The Air Cadet Program

Cadets form a national organization whose purpose is to develop in youth the attributes of leadership, engaged and active citizenship and physical fitness, all within a safe environment that stimulates an interest in the Canadian Forces.

Local Training

Air Cadet Training is divided into five proficiency levels, including on-the-job training for senior cadets. Some of the courses offered to Air Cadets at the local level are:

aeronautical facilities
aircraft identification
aircrew survival
airframe structure
citizenship
drill
effective speaking
general cadet knowledge
physical fitness

sensible living
marksmanship
principles of flight
propulsion
radio communication
instructional techniques
leadership
navigation
meteorology

Additional information about the Air Cadet program can be found at the Cadets Canada site.

Summer Training

The thrill of gliding and flying provides the backbone of the Air Cadet program. Each year nearly 600 deserving Air Cadets receive flying and gliding training. The remainder learn valuable life skills and important values like mutual respect, integrity and professionalism through lessons in navigation, theories of flight and aircrew survival.

Over 20,000 Air Cadets take part in summer training. Some of the courses offered:

athletic instructor
aerospace
aircrew survival
air studies
air traffic control
instructional techniques

international exchange
leadership
music
physical fitness
rifle coach
technical training

Additional information about summer training can be found at the Cadets Canada site.

Application For Membership

Our intake period is September of each year. Due to the size of the squadron and the training cycle, we do not accept new first year recruits during the rest of the year. Transfers are processed on a case-by-case basis. Applicants must be 12 years of age or older to participate.

Recruit nights information will be posted on the home page of this website end of Aug / begining of Sep of each year.

Information for Parents

Parents play a significant role in their cadets' careers.
The Air Cadet League has prepared a "For Parents" page (be sure to click the tabs on the left); and our squadron has a comprehensive Parent Information Package for parents to review.

Visit Us

The 351 Silver Star Squadron meets weekly throughout the training year.
Come visit us on our parade nights or drop us a note! Here is our Contact Information.

For a list of common questions and answers, please visit the FAQ page.
For questions regarding joining us, please contact us.