Summer Training

Air Cadet Summer Training Program

Summer training occurs for 6 weeks from mid July to mid August. Due to the different duration of the courses offered, there are different intakes for each course. An example would the Basic Training Course that is 2 weeks in duration and will thus have 3 separate intakes during the summer. For Basic Aviation, since it is 3 weeks in duration, there will be 2 intakes. Each intake begins at different times and the squadron has no control of which intake your child will be participating in. Your Cadet will only be eligible for ONE course per summer.


Due to this restriction, when applying for summer training, your child MUST be available for the entire duration of the course.


There are a series of courses available for cadets to participate in based on their level.


  • Level 1 - General Training Course - GTC (2 Weeks)


  • Level 2 - Basic Drill and Ceremonial Course - BDCC (3 Weeks)

  • Level 2 - Basic Fitness and Sports Course - BFSC (3 Weeks)

  • Level 2 - Basic Survival Course - BSC (3 Weeks)

  • Level 2 - Military Band - Basic - MB BMC (3 Weeks)

  • Level 2 - Pipe Band - Basic - PB BMC(3 Weeks)

  • Level 2 - Basic Aviation Technology and Aerospace Course - BATAC (3 Weeks)

  • Level 2 - Basic Aviation Course - BAC (3 Weeks)


  • Level 3 - Drill and Ceremonial Instructor Course - DCIC (6 weeks)

  • Level 3 - Fitness and Sports Instructor Course - FSIC (6 weeks)

  • Level 3 - Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor Course - ARMIC (6 weeks)

  • Level 3 - Survival Instructor Course - SIC (6 weeks)

  • Level 3 - Military Band - Intermediate - MB IMC (6 weeks)

  • Level 3 - Pipe Band - Intermediate - PB IMC (6 weeks)

  • Level 3 - Advanced Aviation Technology - Aircraft Maintenance - AAT AM (6 weeks)

  • Level 3 - Advanced Aviation Technology - Airport Operations - AAT AO (6 weeks)

  • Level 3 - Advanced Aerospace Course - AASC (6weeks)

  • Level 3 - Advanced Aviaion Course - AAC (6 weeks)

  • Level 3 - Glider Pilot Training Course - GPS (6 weeks)


  • Level 4 - Military Band - Advanced - MB AMC (6 Weeks)

  • Level 4 - Pipe Band - Advacned - PB AMC (6 weeks)

  • Level 4 - Power Pilot Training Course - PPS (7 weeks)


Level 5 - International Exchange - IACE (2-4 weeks)


For information about a specific course please view/download the CSTC Information Pamphlet.


Training Dates and the specific intakes that are assigned to us for the 2021 Summer Training Season are as follows:


Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, courses and intakes are currently not finalized.