Cadet Recruitment
Cadet membership is open to young people, both male and female, between 13 and 17 years old but you can stay on until you are 20. Cadets of all nationalities, backgrounds and abilities are equally welcome. Young people with a disability are also welcome.
Not all Cadets join because they want a career with the Royal Air Force or Aerospace Industry - we are NOT a recruiting organisation for the Services - there are almost as many reasons to join as there are members.
Air Cadets 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. You will also be expected to take part in as many of the activities as possible - most Cadets don't need much persuading to do this!!!
2180 Squadron is happy to welcome personal visits by potential Cadets, ideally accompanied by a parent or guardian, during one of our Parade Nights.. Just come along and see if you like us - there is no obligation to join!
When you come along you will be able to discuss what we do, we will show you a video of Air Cadet activities and answer any queries you or your parents/guardians may have. Don't be shy about taking that first step - it may well be the best thing you have ever done.
"The more you put into the Air Cadets, the more you get back out - there is always something extra to do or go for."
So what will you be doing next weekend?
Adult Recruitment
Adult Volunteers, We need you…
The ATC constantly assesses its past achievements, implements change to meet the challenges of today, and makes plans for the future. To do this, we need you. All kinds of people make up our volunteers, and experience has shown us that they come from many different backgrounds.
Obviously if you have direct experience of working with young people, or any relevant skills such as flying or gliding, you would be particularly welcome, but they are not essential as we will train you and support you at every stage.
However, it is vitally important that you have the kind of personal qualities we need, such as patience, maturity and responsibility. You should understand young people and be prepared to deal with their problems as well as their enthusiasm. You will need to be reasonably fit as physical exercise is an important part of our activities, but you do not have to be an athlete. It is just as important to have someone who can deal with emotional upset when the cadets are away from home as it is to have someone who can go adventure training.
You will also have to be well organized, perhaps with good managerial and administrative skills, an ability to listen to problems and deal with them tactfully and appropriately. Do you think you have something to offer us?
Civilain Committee Recruitment
The Air Training Corps is structured in such a way that as well as the military influence there is an allied civilian structure. In fact the Civilian Committees are the backbone of the Corps and determine the running of the ATC from Squadron level through to representation on the Air Defence Council. Each ATC Squadron has a Civilian Committee. These comprise of parents and friends of the Squadron. Their role is to ensure the Squadron maintains direction, assisting the Commanding Officer and raising funds.
Fund raising is vital as although each Squadron is allocated a small sum towards its administrative costs all other expenses must be paid for from non-public funds and, therefore, have to be met by the Squadron itself. Other than flying, gliding, shooting and some sport all other activities are supported through fund raising.
Many parents and friends get a great deal of enjoyment, pleasure and fun out of assisting Squadrons as members of the Civilian Committee. Committees meet to their own timetable, usually once per month, under the direction of a Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer.
2180 Squadron Civilian Committee will be very pleased to accept offers of extra help - even if you can not commit to regular or long term assistance