Cadet Ranks

Cadet Warrant Officer
(CWO)

Promotion to the ranks of Corporal to Flight Sergeant are based on merit and leadership potential. There are no exams to be taken as promotion to these ranks is determined by the Commanding Officer of the squadron.

Promotion to Cadet Warrant Officer is decided by a panel at Wing level. Prospective candidates will be a Flight Sergeant, preferably holding the Staff Cadet classification and will be required to attend an interview at Wing HQ.

Cadets who achieve the rank of CWO are allowed to remain an Air Cadet until they are 20 years old.

Flight Sergeant
(Flt Sgt)

Sergeant
(Sgt)

Corporal
(Cpl)