AIR CADETS
Cadet life is all about challenge, excitement and adventure. Cadets have many opportunities including UK and overseas camps, leadership courses, air experience flights and pilot training. The focus is always on enjoying yourself while improving your skills.
Being a cadet
VOLUNTEERS
Adult volunteers play a vital role in all aspects of RAF cadet life. From organising activities, encouraging and educating cadets or helping the squadron run smoothly. There are also opportunities for volunteers to develop their own skills and leadership qualities.
Being a volunteer
ACTIVITIES, TRAINING AND EDUCATION
With the RAF Air Cadets you’ll be able to try exciting challenges like flying and gliding, space and cyber, sports and adventure training. You will be able to gain and improve key life skills such as confidence, teamwork and leadership.
We have a varied syllabus of training and education for both cadets and adult volunteers. You can gain skills and qualifications that will be useful for your daily lives and careers.
What we do
OUR PEOPLE
Our 10,000 adult volunteers help us keep things running safely and smoothly. They support our squadrons around the UK with admin, training, wellbeing and much more. All volunteers also have opportunities to develop their own skills and qualifications.
Meet the dedicated individuals who form the backbone of 2497 (Cosford) Squadron — from passionate adult volunteers to committed trustees, our people play a vital role in shaping the success and community spirit of our squadron.
Meet our volunteers and trustees
SAFEGUARDING
Our priority is making sure that every experience and setting for cadets is safe, inclusive and nurturing. Our safeguarding policy is robust, regularly reviewed and is available for all parents, carers, cadets and volunteers at any time.
Safeguarding guide