Does the ATC accept both boys and girls?
Yes, the Air Training Corps is open to both boys and girls. The skills learned are equally useful to both
and certainly the grins after the flying events are equally wide.
How Old Does My Son/Daughter need to be, to join?
We enrol all our cadets after the age of 13 years and 3 months however a cadet may join on their 13th birthday
to allow for the training required.
Cadets cannot join after their 17th birthday.
Is there a maximum age for ATC cadets?
Yes, all cadets must leave when they reach the age of 20, at the age of 20 many cadets go on to become either
Civilian Instructors (20+), Staff NCO (20+) or Commisioned VRT Officer (21+).
How much does joining the ATC cost?
Subscriptions to squadrons can vary depending on the activities offered.
1184 squadron is currently charging 25p per night for enrolled cadets.
Do I have to pay for the ATC uniform?
No, every cadet will recive thier "Blues" uniform free, with the exception of shoes."Greens" uniform cannot
always be issued, but can be obtained from any Army Surplus Store. See our
links page
for some top online traders.