Our Mission:
To develop confident, responsible young citizens who are valued within their community by providing them, within a military framework, safe, enjoyable and challenging opportunities.
Leadership
Training Our Future Leaders
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There are many opportunities to develop leadership skills and build confidence as you progress your Air Training Corps career.
These courses are run during the school holidays by the New Zealand Cadet Forces and New Zealand Defence Forces Staff. They are usually around a week in length and are held at military establishments.
These are free of charge or offered at subsidised rates and include travel to and from the course as well as accommodation and meals staying on a Defence Force establishment.
The courses that the Air Training Corps offer cover a wide range of topics, such as leadership, bushcraft, flying and more.
National Courses - Tri Corps
Junior Leaders' Course - Equivalent of DF Junior NCO Course. Held at RNZN Base Whangaparoa, Linton Military Camp, RNZAF Base Ohakea and Burnham Military Camp.
Senior Leaders' Course - Equivalent of DF Senior NCO Course. Held at RNZN Base Whangaparoa, Linton Military Camp and Burnham Military Camp
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Advanced Leaders' Course - For promotion to Warrant Officer, Under Officer and Master Cadet ranks. National course held at RNZN Base Whangaparoa
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Junior Outdoor Leaders - Intermediate level bushcraft, survival, SAR and outdoor first aid course.
Senior Outdoor Leaders - Builds upon content learnt on Junior Outdoor Leaders'. Successful candidates are eligible for New Zealand Mountain Safety Council qualification.
Officer Outdoor Leaders - For the training of commissioned CF officers. Successful candidates receive necessary credentials to lead unit expeditions and staff Outdoor Leaders' courses, including New Zealand Mountain Safety Council qualifications.
Officers IT Course - Training for commissioned CF officers in Instructional Technique.
Air Training Corps Specific
National Aviation Course - Course consists of two phases: Powered Flying (9 days), in which candidates study towards the FRTO section of PPL exam and improve their solo flying skills in light aircraft, and Navigation (7 days) in which candidates study towards the Aeronautical Navigation PPL exam in a practical environment. Held at RNZAF Base Woodbourne annually.
National Aviation Course 2008
National Gliding Course - Held annually at both Matamata and Waipukurau Aerodromes. Five days of practical glider training.
Air Force Experience - An opportunity to visit all three RNZAF Bases and discover the work of the Air Force in a tourist-style setting. Includes travel in a range of RNZAF aircraft. Replaces the more hands-on Live and Work course, in which candidates spent an actual week in the life of a chosen Air Force career.
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