Cadet Ranks

The first rank is Cadet, this is the starting point and all cadets begin here.  After this cadets advance up the rank system based upon merit, leadership ability, communication skills and many other skills they show or possess.  There are no formal examinations taken as promotion is determined by the squadron Commanding Officer.

ATC Cadet Non Commissioned Officer (NCO) Ranks

Badge	Rank	Abbreviation	Notes	Cap Badge
	Cadet Corporal	Cdt Cpl	Junior Cadet Non Commissioned Officer (JNCO)
	Cadet Sergeant	Cdt Sgt	Senior Cadet Non Commissioned Officer (SNCO) Ranks
	Cadet Flight Sergeant	Cdt FS
	Cadet Warrant Officer	CWO

For those cadets who are 18 or over, the rank badge also includes the words "Instructor Cadet" to show that they are older cadets.  Also cadets over 18 years old are eligible for promotion to Instructor Cadet Warrant Officer, the highest rank a cadet can obtain.  This is a Wing appointment and is only granted after an interview with the cadets Wing Commander, following a formal recommendation by their Commanding Officer.

Badge	Rank	Abbreviation	Notes	Cap Badge
	Instructor Cadet Sergeant	Cdt Sgt	Cadet SNCO’s, Sergeant or above who have reached the age of 18 and have undergone additional training are classified as Instructor Cadets
	Instructor Cadet Flight Sergeant	Cdt FS
	Instructor Cadet Warrant Officer	CWO