What is the Air Training Corps (ATC)?

An organisation for young people 13 to 18 years old which is:

  • Voluntary
  • National, with Squadrons in most cities and towns
  • Personal development focused
  • Military flavoured
Who are we?

A group of young people aged between 13 and 18 years old enjoying a range of adventurous and challenging training activities.

We are part of a military flavoured organisation called the New Zealand Cadet Forces (NZCF) which also includes the NZ Cadet Corps and the Sea Cadet Corps.

There are over 50 ATC Squadrons located throughout New Zealand which all deliver a quality nationally co-ordinated programme.

What Can I expect from the ATC?

  • New friends
  • Learn new skills
  • Adventure and challenge
  • Gain knowledge
  • Self discipline and responsibility
  • Develop teamwork and leadership
  • Take part in national camps and training courses
A brief history...

The Air Training Corps (ATC) was established in New Zealand in 1941 as preparations to aid the war in Europe were in full swing. Thousands of young New Zealanders served in the ATC; such service being a stepping stone to enlistment in the Royal New Zealand Air Force.

Today the ATC is part of the NZCF and is run in a partnership between the Ministry of Defence and community support organisations.

This website is sponsored by the Air Training Corps Golden Jubilee Trust