Join 150
How to Get Started
Please note: Intakes are held in September and January only. Applications received outside these windows will be deferred to the next available intake.
To apply for your child to join 150 Squadron, follow these steps:
- Visit the official online application on the Government of Canada website.
- In the “Unit Name” field, type “150” and select “150 Hamilton Tiger, Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron” when it appears. Note that units are listed alphabetically, not by proximity to your location.
- Enter your email address in the space provided.
- When you receive an email from the website, click the link for your preferred language (English or French).
- Fill in the required information.
- Review your answers and submit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who Can Join?
To be eligible for membership, you must:
- Be a legal resident of Canada (a Canadian citizen, landed immigrant, or dependent of someone lawfully resident in Canada for education or employment)
- Provide proof of provincial health insurance or equivalent
- Be at least 12 years old
- Be under 19 years old
- Not belong to another cadet corps or squadron
- Not belong to another corps or squadron.
What Does it Cost?
There is no upfront cost to join the Air Cadet program. It is funded by the Department of National Defence in partnership with the civilian Air Cadet League of Canada. The civilian sponsor relies on local community support to provide accommodations, training aids and equipment, and program enhancements not otherwise covered.
However, the program is not free to run. We ask cadets to participate in squadron fundraising efforts throughout the year. This allows our squadron to operate and offer exciting extra opportunities.
Can I Get My Pilot License?
The Air Cadet Program offers competitive scholarship opportunities to earn both a glider pilot licence and a power pilot licence. These scholarships are available to cadets who have demonstrated commitment and knowledge of the program and aviation and have high academic preformance.
Do I Have to Join the Military?
No. Cadets are not members of the Canadian Armed Forces and are not required to join the military after leaving the program. However, one of the core aims of the cadet programme is to inspire youth interest in the sea, land, and air activities of the Canadian Forces and potential careers within them.
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Disclaimer: This is an unofficial cadet website that is not intended to represent in any way the policies or procedures of either the Department of National Defence, the Canadian Armed Forces or the Air Cadet Leagues of Canada. This is not a Canadian Armed Forces website. The website is maintained on behalf of the Squadron Local Committee for 150 Hamilton Tiger Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron and prospective cadets and their parents, staff and Local Committee. The intent is to provide basic information about the function of the squadron and to inform youth, parents and the local community about the Cadet Program.