National Summer Training Courses  

International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE):

The International Exchange Program aims to promote friendship and understanding among participating countries and encourages cadets to focus on international affairs. These exchanges are available in Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Ghana, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Turkey, United Kingdom, and the United States

 Eligibility criteria:

1. 17 years of age by 1 July of current training
2. Level 5 by 30 Jun of current training year
3. Most recent Cadet Fitness test that occurred between 1 Sep to 31 Dec

 Documents required Pre-selection:

1. School report card for the last completed year
2. Proof of Birth (birth certificate /Nationality)
3. Destination request Form

 Documents required Post-selection

1. Passport, photocopy and must be valid at least 6 months beyond exchange end date
2. IACE Information form
3. Digital Photo (high resolution head shot)

 The CO will review all applications and submit only one candidate based on mandatory attendance, optional attendance, awards, previous summer training (squadron matrix).

Power Pilot Scholarship (PPS)

The power pilot scholarship includes a series of theoretical and practical lessons to train student pilots who have no previous experience in flight, in accordance with the standards of Transport Canada in order to obtain power plane pilot license.

 Eligibility criteria:

1. 17 years of age by 1 Sep of the year the course is taken
2. Level 4 by 30 Jun of current training year
3. Most recent Cadet Fitness test that occurred between 1 Sep to 31 Dec

 Documents required Pre-selection:

1. School report card for the last completed year
2. Height and Weight Form (CATO 54.27)

 Documents required Post-Selection:

1. Transport Canada Category 3 Medical
2. Passport photos x 2 (not required for PPS cadets who hold current aviation Document booklet)

 The CO will review all applications based on mandatory attendance, optional attendance, awards, previous summer training (squadron matrix) and ground school average test score.

Glider Pilot Scholarship (GPS)

The Glider Pilot Scholarship includes a series of theoretical and practical lessons to train student pilots who have no previous experience in flight, in accordance with the standards of Transport Canada in order to obtain the glider pilot license.

 Eligibility criteria:

1. 16 years of age by 1 Sep of the year the course is taken
2. Level 3 by 30 Jun of current training year
3. Most recent Cadet Fitness test that occurred between 1 Sep to 31 Dec

 Documents required Pre-selection:

1. School report card for the last completed year
2. Height and Weight Form (CATO 54.26)

 Documents required Post-Selection:

1. Transport Canada Category 3 Medical
2. Passport photos x 2

 The CO will review all applications based on mandatory attendance, optional attendance, awards, previous summer training and ground school average test score.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Cadets applying for the PPS or GPS courses will need to submit their Transport Canada Category 3 Medical Certificate. Over the years, experience has shown that cadets who do not apply for their medical certificate in the fall are less likely to meet the spring deadline. Therefore, cadets interested in these courses must begin the procedure with Transport Canada right now to ensure their valid medical certificate is presented on time. 

 Any interested cadets applying for PPS, GPS or IACE must see the training officer or email  training@872-squadron-rcac.ca

  Selection Process

 Links

• Eligibility Criteria: (Annex C)
• Selection Process: (Annex D)
•  Air Cadet National Summer Training Course Selection Process: document

 Forms:

• Height and Weight PPS: CATO – 54.27
• Height and Weight GPS: CATO – 54.26
• International Exchange Form: IACE