Join Us

So, are you ready to take the first step towards joining the air cadets?
It's important to know that we're not a recruiting organisation for the Services (but it's great if you decide you want to join later on). We're not interested in anything but you and your potential, and will help you get the most from your experience as a cadet.
The cadet experience is open to everyone, so whatever your nationality, background or ability, whether you're male or female, if you're between 13, or at age 12 when beginning school year 8 (England & Wales), S2 (Scotland) Yr 9 (Northern Ireland) and 17 years old you can join us. 

Join as a cadet

Find out more about what joining the air cadets can do for you and what your first steps of training will be like. 

Join as an Adult Volunteer

Without adult volunteers our organisation just wouldn't work, we need mature, responsible and patient people to help us offer such amazing opportunities for our cadets. 

Parents & Guardians

Find out more about what being a cadet will involve for your child or ward and what your involvement as a parent will be.