What we do

Parade Nights

Parade Nights are our weekly meetings and make up the bulk of our yearly training, as such, it's expected that Cadets attend all Parade Nights, unless leave is arranged.

We parade every Wednesday during School Terms from 1800 (6PM) to 2115 (9:15PM)

Our Training

Airmanship

Marksmanship

Drill & Ceremonial

Radio, Cyber, & Drones

At our Unit

Powered FlyingOpportunities for flying powered, fixed wing aircraft

GlidingExperience flight in unpowered aircraft

Firearms Safety and ShootingResponsible and respectful handling of firearms, marksmanship training, and competition shooting

First aid Basic injury treatment and accident management

At our Unit

Air NavigationMeteorology, position fixing, and course charting

Aviation TheoryFundamentals of flight, aerodynamics, aircraft propulsion, and avionics

BushcraftSurvival techniques, ground navigation, environmental care, and tramping

Radio, Cyber, & DronesFoundational skills in radio telecommunication, drone operation and racing

At our Unit

Drill and CeremonialCeremonial duty, respect, teamwork, pride, and confidence

LeadershipCritical thinking, communication, comradeship, self-awareness, and decision-making

Traditions and CustomsIntegrity, history, belonging, pride, and esprit de corps

Physical TrainingResilience, commitment, strength, courage, and camaraderie

National and Regional Activities

Junior NCO CourseA week long course teaching Leadership, Squad Handling, Drill Instruction, and Oral Presentations

Senior NCO CourseA week long course where theory and practical instruction is provided in leadership, instructional technique, and drill

Air Training Corps Skills CompetitionThe ATC Skills Competition is a Regional / National competition focusing on skills such as aviation studies, drill, teamwork, marksmanship, and first aid

Cadet Gliding CourseA 10 day course providing Cadets with glider flying experience, with opportunities for solo flights

National Aviation Course NavigationA 10 day course providing Cadets with theoretical and practical air navigation training

National Aviation Course Powered FlyingA 10 day course providing Cadets with power flying instruction, with opportunities for solo flights

Drone Operators CourseA 3 day course providing Cadets with basic knowledge of drone operation and racing

Shooting Coaches CourseA 2 day course providing Senior NCOs with the knowledge and skills required to effectively coach other cadets with their marksmanship skills

RNZAF Flying ImmersionA 2 week course that provides Cadets with a hands-on insight into pilot training within the RNZAF

International Air Cadet Exchange

Cadets over the age of 17 have the opportunity to apply for the International Air Cadet Exchange programme.

With 17 member nations, IACE offers an extraordinary opportunity for cadets to explore aviation, other Cadet organizations, and cultural experiences beyond New Zealand's borders.