Air Training Corps

The Aims of the Air Training Corps are:

• To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force. To provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life.
• To foster the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship

The ATC Motto is: 'Venture Adventure'

Duke of Edinburghs Award Scheme.

The Air Training Corps is the largest operator of the Duke of Edinburghs Award Scheme. Perhaps that's not so surprising when you learn that HRH Prince Philip is the ATC's Commodore-in-Chief, taking a keen interest in the organization and its members.

Air Cadets get the opportunity of flying in RAF and commercial aircraft - many progressing to achieve Flying Scholarships and their Private Pilots Licence (PPL).

The Corps, which has charitable status, is not a recruiting organization but many members do go on to have careers in the Royal Air Force, other Services or civilian life. Currently approximately 50% of all aircrew (pilots, navigators and NCO aircrew) and 47% of Officers are ex-Cadets.

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What do the ATC do?

You name it, there is likely to be a Squadron who do it!

Most ATC Squadrons meet twice a week. Each Sqn will have its own 'traditions' and changing activity programmes, however, the timetable will give an idea about what a 'typical' "Parade Night" may be.

As well as the two Parade Nights you will usually have the opportunity to take part in a wide choice of Sports, Adventure Training, Competitions and other events and activities. On top of that there will be regular opportunities to go flying, gliding, shooting etc. Additionally, there will be visits to RAF Stations, camps to attend or the option to complete your Duke of Edinburgh Award. There is always something happening.