Cadet Warrant Officer
CWO is the highest rank a cadet can achieve. This appointment is usually made after an interview at Wing HQ. You must be 18 years or over for promotion to CWO and will usually be a Staff Cadet.
CWOs leave the ATC on their 20th Birthday.
Flight Sergeant
Promotion to Flight Sergeant is made when you have demonstrated the
abilities of a SNCO to a high level and are now thought capable of
controlling your own flight of cadets.
Sergeant
After approximately one year of service as a Corporal, if you have demonstrated the abilities of a JNCO you may be thought capable of becoming a senior NCO. Again the selection procedure will apply. You should be at least a Senior classification cadet. As a SNCO you will be expected to take a larger part in the running of your squadron. You will also attend a SNCO (Senior NCO) training course at your squadron. A sergeant leaves the ATC on their
Corporal
P
romotion to the rank of Corporal is usually after 2 to 3 years service in the ATC. You should be at least a leading classification cadet with the maturity and leadership skills to carry out the post. Appointments will usually be made after a selection procedure consisting of a letter of application, interview and assessed leadership activities. After your promotion you will attend a JNCO (Junior NCO) training course held usually at squadron level.All cadets and JNCOs leave the ATC on their 18th Birthday, unless promoted to Sergeant (above).
