Eligibility requirements
To be eligible to join, a prospective cadet must be:
1. Between the ages of 12 and 18
2. A legal resident of Canada
3. Have proof of health insurance
4. Be medically, physically, and psychologically fir to join the Cadet Program and participate in related training and/or activities
5. Be of good moral character
Enrolment period
We take on new recruits each September. Based on the number of new members, we may have a second intake in January.
There is a high demand in Milton for our program and we run very specific recruit intake windows. Look for more information on the website over the summer to find out more.
Waiting list
If you are interested in joining 820 Chris Hadfield in the future, please complete the following form and we will contact you regarding our next intake. Please use a valid email address that is checked frequently so that you do not miss any communications from us.
Providing your information below indicates interest but does not commit your child to joining the program.
The waiting list is now closed.
Fee payment & donations
This cadet fee payment and donation covers the cost of facilities, national assessment fees, and special equipment over and above what the Department of National Defence provides, and helps elevate the calibre of training opportunities 820 Chris Hadfield can offer its cadets.
Should you require financial assistance, you may contact in confidence the Commanding Officer, Captain Anthony Vukojevic, at [email protected]. Refer to our Financial Support to Cadets policy for more details.
Frequently asked questions
When can we join?
We take on new Recruits each September, followed by a second intake in January.
Due to the high demand for the program, we run very specific recruit intake windows. Look for more information on the website over the summer to find out more.
What time commitment do cadets need to make?
On a weekly basis, cadets are only required to attend Tuesday evenings from 1830-2130hrs (6:00-9:00pm).
In addition to Tuesdays, there are occasional weekend activities such as our weekend field training exercises (FTXs), Remembrance Day parades, or fundraising events organized by our Squadron Sponsoring Committee (SSC).
What happens outside of just the Tuesday regular training?
We offer a number of extra-curricular activities, teams, and events that cadets are not required to attend, but are highly encouraged to do so in order to maximize the value the Cadet Program can provide.
Visit the About page to find out more about what we do.
We don’t live in Milton, can we still join?
Due to the distance and logistical stress involved in transporting cadets to training, we recommend that families outside of Milton join a local cadet unit.
My child needs accommodations, can they still join Air Cadets?
The Cadet Program is an all inclusive and accommodating program.
We encourage you to speak to our recruiting staff in person on a Tuesday training night or email us with any questions.
What happens outside of just the Tuesday training?
We offer a number of extra-curricular activities, teams, and events that cadets are not required to attend, but are highly encouraged to do so in order to maximize the value the Cadet Program can provide.
Visit the About page to find out more about what we do.
We don’t live in Oakville, can we still join?
Due to the distance and logistical stress involved with transporting cadets to training, we recommend that families outside Milton join a local cadet unit.
The cities of Oakville, Burlington, and Mississauga all have thriving cadet units that run excellent programs.
My child needs accomodations, can they still join Air Cadets?
The Cadet Program is an all inclusive and accommodating program.
We encourage you to speak to our recruiting staff in person on a Tuesday training night or email us with any questions.