The Air Training Corps is a national organisation for young people aged 12 to 19. Sometimes referred to as the 'Air Cadets' or the Air Cadet Organisation (ACO), the ATC promotes the following aims:

• To encourage a practical interest in aviation and the RAF
• To provide training that will be useful within the ATC and in civilian life
• To foster a spirit of adventure while developing qualities of leadership and citizenship

Cadets provides a platform for a young person to devlop in many areas, whether this be their confidence, skills, experiences, knowledge, discipline, all with the aim to support them in later life. Some Cadets go move on to a career within the RAF, some may join another military organisation, and others may choose a different path entirely. Either way, Air Cadets offers opportunities, memories and friendships that last a lifetime!

Activities

There are many activities Air Cadets can get involved in, here are just some of the many that the RAFAC has to offer:

• Flying
• Gliding
• Target Rifle Shooting
• Sports
• Leadership Skills
• Radio Communications
• Fieldcraft
• Cyber Security
• Music
• Adventure Training
• Navigation Skills
• First Aid
• Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
• BTEC's
• Classification Training
• Drill
• Uniform Care and Preparation (including ironing!)
• Community Volunteering
• Aircraft Recognition
• Model Making
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) 
• Camps, such as RIAT (Royal International Air Tattoo), RAF Camps, Overseas Camps
• IACE (International Air Cadet Exchange)
• Junior Leaders
• QAIC (Qualified Aerospace Instructors Course)