The Air Training Corps (ATC)
The ATC is a voluntery youth group which is part of the Air Cadet Organisation and the Royal Air Force. It is supported by the Ministry of Defence, with a currently serving regular RAF Officer, currently Air Commodore Gordon Moulds serving as Commandant Air Cadets.
The ATC offers loads of opportunities for young people to experience things they wouldn't otherwise be able to, like flying, gliding and shooting to name a few! Visit our Activities section to find out more about the things we get up to.
The cadets and the majority of staff are civilians and, although a number of its members do go on to join the RAF or other services, the ATC is not set up as a recruiting organisation
The ATC isn't just for the 'middle class' or wealthy. In 1999 the trophy for the best Squadron in the Corps went to 50F (Lambeth) Sqn which is located in one London's more deprived boroughs.
The Air Cadet Organisation (ACO) is a 'military' youth organisation and accordingly there are high standards to maintain. You will be expected to take a pride in your uniform and appearance, be well mannered and self disciplined - you will be joining something to be proud of.