The Air Cadet League of Canada British Columbia Provincial Committee

Air cadets is one of canada's premier youth organizations. We (bc committee) foster and administer programs for our 57 air cadet squadrons in bc to fulfill the aim of the air cadet movement which is to develop in our youth the attributes of good citizenship and leadership and to promote physical fitness. In addition through our cadet glider flying program we foster interest in aviation by providing every cadet in the province with the opportunity to experience flight in league owned glider aircraft. We also conduct effective speaking competitions with the provincial winner competing in a national final. Other programs that we promote and support throughout the province are band(music) drill athletic biathlon and first aid competitions. In 2009 an mou between air cadet league and aerospace industries in candada was signed. This initiative is to promote and foster interest and opportunities for air cadets not only in flying but other aspects of the aviation industry such as aircraft maintenance engines technical support etc. Career opportunities are explored and cadets who are contemplating a career in the aerospace industry are exposed to work experience at various technical training institutions located throughout bc.