
2023 SUMMER TRAINING DOCUMENTS
Summer training staff contact:
OCdt L. McDonald
2 Lt U. Zahid
For more information about summer training, please email summertraining@789squadron.com
2023 Summer Training Opportunities
Available Courses
Advanced Aviation Course
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Develop aviation knowledge and skills
- ​Activities include:
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Aviation Communication
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Meteorology
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​Instructional Techniques​
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Glider Pilot Training Course
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Obtain your Transport Canada Glider Pilot Licence​​
- Qualifications:
- ​Must be 16 years old by September 1 of the course year
- Complete proficiency level 3 by the end of the training year
- Completed grade 9
- Pass a qualifying exam
Power Pilot Training Course
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Obtain your Transport Canada Power Pilot Licence​​
- Qualifications:
- ​Must be 17 years old by September 1 of the course year
- Complete proficiency level 4 by the end of the training year
- Completed grade 10
- Pass a qualifying exam
Survival Instructor Course
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Develop knowledge and skills as a survival instructor and team leader for aircraft crew survival
- Activities include:
- Aircrew survival skills​
- Team & solo survival exercises
- Aircrew survival exercise operations
- Instructional techniques
- Navigation by map and compass
Air Rifle Marksmanship Instructor Course
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Develop knowledge and skills as an air rifle marksmanship instructor
- Activities include:
- Marksmanship techniques​
- Instructional techniques & coaching
- Opportunity to progress your marksmanship level qualification
Drill and Ceremonial Instructor Course
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Develop knowledge and skills to perform duties as a drill and ceremonial instructor
- Activities include:
- Advanced drill
- Instructional techniques
- Leadership in conducting of parades and ceremonies
Fitness and Sports Instructor Course
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Further personal fitness and healthy living knowledge and skills to perform duties as a fitness and sports instructor
- Activities include:
- Personal fitness
- Healthy living
- Conducting the cadet fitness assessment
- Leading physical activities
- Opportunity to progress your cadet fitness assessment incentive level
Military Band Musician
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Develop music skills ranging from basic to advanced to support military bands
- Activities include:
- Music training and band activities
- Music theory​
- Music technique
- Band drill
- Leadership
- Performing ensemble music
- Opportunity to progress your music proficiency level qualifications
- Music training and band activities
Cadet Activity Program
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CAP 1 (level 1) & CAP 2 (level 2)
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Develop leadership, self-confidence, communication, and teamwork skills
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Engage with youth outside of their home squadron
Staff Cadet
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Must be at least 16 years old
International Air Cadet Exchange Course
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An annual worldwide exchange opportunity to promote professional relationships, cooperation, and leadership among aviation cadets and programs across the globe
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Qualifications:
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Must be at least 17 years old​
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Demonstrate good grades in high school
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Pass a qualifying interview
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