Squadron Vacancies
Interested in joining us? We are always on the lookout for new staff members to help deliver the Air Cadet experience to our young people. We would love to hear from you, even if you can only give us as little as six hours per month in support of cadet activities! Take a look at our current role vacancies below and if you think you could help us, get in touch today.
Non-Commissioned Officer (NCO)
Non-Commissioned Officers are uniformed members of staff who promote the standards, ethos and core values of the Air Cadets. They typically take on roles upholding the dress and discipline standards, and organise cadets on parade. NCOs also take on roles as classroom and activity instructors in a range of subjects encouraging cadets to excel in the Air Cadet syllabus.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Uphold drill and discipline standards.
- Organise cadets on parade.
- Teach subjects from the Air Cadet training syllabus.
- Undertake necessary personal development training to achieve and maintain the required skills and qualification.
NCO candidates begin their service as a Civilian Instructor (CI) and must pass a selection interview panel at Wing (area) level before being appointed on a probationary period which concluces on successful completion of a week-long uniformed staff course at RAF Cranwell.
All adult volunteers are also required to undergo an enhaned Discloure and Barring check prior to joining and will be expected to complete the Adult Volunteer Induction Programme within six months - don't worry, it's not hard and we will guide you through it!
Uniform & Supply Officer
The squadron supply officer is responsible for looking after the unit's stores and ensuring that every cadet is kitted out with their alloted uniform. You will play a key part of making cadets feel welcome in the organisation.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Maintaining the squadron's uniform and equipment stores
- Keeping accurate records of inventory
- Measuring and kitting out cadets with uniform
- Submitting uniform orders to the Royal Air Force
- Occasional travel to collect uniform from central stores
- Point of contact for supply-related issues
No skills or experience are required for this role, just an attention-to-detail and a willingness to learn!
All adult volunteers are required to undergo an enhaned Discloure and Barring check prior to joining and will be expected to complete the Adult Volunteer Induction Programme within six months - don't worry, it's not hard and we will guide you through it!
Classroom Instructor
All cadets undertake periods of classroom study to advance their knowledge of the Royal Air Force and general aviation topics. Adult Instructors help deliver this material to the cadets in ways that is both engaging and informative, giving them enough knowledge to pass their classification exams. The course material is benchmarked to GCSE-level and is relatively straight-forward.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Preparing for, and delivering, lessons from the Air Cadet classification syllabus.
- Maintaining accurate records on cadet progression through the classification syllabus.
- Liaising with the Squadron Training Officer when cadets complete a particular course of study.
No skills or experience are required for this role, just an attention-to-detail and a willingness to learn!
All adult volunteers are required to undergo an enhaned Discloure and Barring check prior to joining and will be expected to complete the Adult Volunteer Induction Programme within six months - don't worry, it's not hard and we will guide you through it!
Activity Instructor
There are many fantastic opportunities open to our cadets but it is the adult volunteers that make this happen. We are always seeking motivated individuals to run our activities, usually on a weekend. Whether it is archery, sport or adventure training we will provide you with all the skills necessary to deliver a safe and enjoyable experience.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Prepare for and deliver cadet activities in line with Air Cadet policies and procedures.
- Undertake necessary personal development training to achieve and maintain the required skills and qualifications.
- Maintain accurate records of cadets undertaking and completing activities.
No skills or experience are required for this role, just an attention-to-detail and a willingness to learn!
All adult volunteers are required to undergo an enhaned Discloure and Barring check prior to joining and will be expected to complete the Adult Volunteer Induction Programme within six months - don't worry, it's not hard and we will guide you through it!
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