National Course Descriptions
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International Air Cadet Exchanges (IACE):
The purpose of the IACE is three-fold: to promote friendship and goodwill among Air Cadets of the participating countries, to encourage participants to develop an interest in international affairs, and to reward those Air Cadets who have rendered outstanding services to the Squadrons over a period of years. The IACE is intended only for outstanding senior Cadets who will present Canada with distinction. Exchange Cadets visit air bases, centres of industry, world landmarks, universities, cultural centres and museums, plus they experience private hospitality with families in their own homes. Host countries may include: Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, South Korea, Turkey, United Kingdom and the USA. Selection requirements include: possession of a valid passport with an expiry date falling at least 6 months beyond the exchange end date, an outstanding Air Cadet record, good school record and excellent personal characteristics including deportment, dependability, cooperation and the ability to communicate effectively. Exchange dates are from mid-July to early August. Candidates must also be admissible as a visitor to their destination country. |
Canadian cadets in Israel as part of the International Air Cadet Exchange.
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Power Pilot Scholarship (PPS):
This seven-week course is an intensive program of ground school and in-flight pilot training. Cadets who successfully complete their flight test and Transport Canada written exam will qualify for a Private Pilot Licence and be awarded Air Cadet Pilot Wings. Training Centre: Various Flight Training Centres across Ontario. |
A PPS course cadet is dunked with water following their first solo flight.
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Glider Pilot Scholarship (GPS):
This six-week course is an intensive program of ground school and in-flight glider pilot training. Cadets who successfully complete their flight test and Transport Canada written exam will qualify for a Glider Pilot Licence and be awarded Air Cadet Glider Pilot Wings. Training Centre: Central Region Gliding School (Mountain View) – Flying operations at Mountain View and Picton, both in Prince Edward County, ON. Due to training constraints and limitations, some Cadets may be trained outside of Central Region (e.g. Atlantic Region), but will still receive the same licence. Cadets willing to train outside of Central Region should identify this in their application. Cadets should be advised that depending on weather and operational conditions affecting available flight time, this course may be extended up to one additional week. |
The flight line at Mountain View Cadet Flight Training Centre.
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Advanced Aviation Technology Course – Airport Operations (AATC-AO):
The aim of the six-week AATC-AO is to introduce Cadets to programming specific to airport operations. The aim will be accomplished through practical, hands-on learning modules that will reinforce theoretical notions. By establishing a dynamic leaning environment and exposing the Cadets to a variety of airport operations, they will be inspired to further pursue learning in this program area. Training Centre: Canadore College, North Bay, ON |
Cadets on the Airport Operations course marshalling aircraft (that other cadets taxi)!
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Advanced Aviation Technology Course – Aircraft Maintenance (AATC-AM):
The aim of the six-week AATC-AM is to introduce Cadets to aircraft construction and maintenance. The aim will be accomplished through practical, hands-on learning modules that will reinforce theoretical notions. By establishing a dynamic learning environment and exposing the Cadets to a variety of aircraft construction and maintenance functions, they will be inspired to further pursue learning in this program area. Training Centre: Canadore College, North Bay, ON. |
Cadets on the Aircraft Maintenance course performing engine repairs on an aircraft.
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Advanced Aerospace Course (AASC):
The aim of the six-week AASC course is to develop a specialist with the skills and subject matter knowledge required to be an instructor and team leader for aerospace activities within the Air Cadet program. This aim will be accomplished through the development of knowledge and skills relevant to various aspects of aerospace science and technology, and by providing ample opportunity for practical application within the format of a simulated space mission project. Candidates should show interest and ability for mathematics and physics. Training Centre: RGS (Eastern), Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, QC |
Cadets performing tasks in a simulated space environment.
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