The Air Training Corps is a British volunteer-military youth organisation. They are sponsored by the Ministry of Defence and the Royal Air Force.

How old is the air cadets?

Cadets can join from 13, or 12 if they are currently in year 8 at school, however for some activities such as flying, cadets must be 13¼. For other activities like scholarships, cadets must be 19.

Do Canadian Air Cadets get paid?

Air Cadets are not paid during the year, however Cadets have an opportunity to earn training bonuses for summer courses. In addition, some Cadets have an opportunity to work at summer training centres. If I join Cadets, will I be joining the Canadian Forces? Not at all.