Skegness Air Cadets

20/07/2026

Take the Controls: Experience Flying with 1073 (Skegness) Squadron! 🛩️

​Week 10 of our Open Evening Countdown starts in the sky!

​How many 13-year-olds can say they’ve taken the control column of an aircraft, felt the pull of aerobatics, and looked down over Lincolnshire at 3,000 feet? At 1073 (Skegness) Squadron, taking to the skies isn't a dream - it's standard practice.

​Operating out of our brand-new, state-of-the-art Cadet Centre on Churchill Avenue, we are inviting new cadets, adult instructors, and supporters to join our team ahead of our Open Evening on Monday 28th September.

​🚀 For Prospective Cadets (Aged 12 in Year 8 to 17)

​Ever wanted to fly a real plane? Through Air Experience Flights (AEFs) with 7 AEF at RAF Cranwell, you'll gear up in full flight kit and strap into the Grob Tutor T.1 alongside active RAF pilots. You won't just be a passenger - once airborne, you take the controls, learn basic maneuvers, and even experience loops and barrel rolls!

​🛠️ For Adult Volunteers (Civilian Instructors)

​You don’t need to fly a plane to help a cadet soar. We need adult volunteers (20+) to help us deliver these life-changing experiences. Whether assisting on flight line trips, training cadets in flight theory, or teaching aviation skills on parade nights, you’ll gain fully funded qualifications and give back to local youth.

​💰 For Community Members (Civilian Committee)

​Behind every cadet in the cockpit is a great team on the ground. Our Civilian Committee ensures we have the funding and logistical backing to keep flying opportunities accessible and affordable for every young person in Skegness. No military knowledge needed - just a desire to support our local squadron!

​Stop watching from the sidelines. Mark your calendar and come see what we’re all about!

​🗓️ SAVE THE DATE: Open Evening - Monday 28th September

📍 Where: Joint Cadet Centre, Churchill Avenue, Skegness, PE25 2RN

📅 Parade Nights: Mondays and Thursdays, 19:15 - 21:30

📥 Get Involved: Message our page today to register your interest for the Open Evening!

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15/06/2026

Behind Every Great Squadron is a Great Committee: Join Us!

​Can you spare a couple of hours a month to help shape the future of local youth? Operating out of our brand-new, state-of-the-art Cadet Centre on Churchill Avenue, 1073 (Skegness) Squadron is looking for community-minded adults to join our Civilian Committee.

​Our uniformed staff and instructors focus on training the cadets—the Civilian Committee is the vital backbone that keeps the squadron running smoothly. You don't need any military knowledge; you just need to care about giving young people in Skegness the best possible opportunities.

​What You’ll Do:

​💰 Fundraising & Grants: Help secure the funds that keep trips, flying days, and adventure equipment accessible and affordable for all cadets.

​📊 Governance & Support: Assist with managing squadron funds, organizing community events, or promoting the squadron locally.

​🕰️ Minimal Time, Maximum Impact: The committee meets just once every few months. It’s the perfect role if you want to support a fantastic charity but can’t commit to weekly parade nights.

​🤝 Support Local Youth: Directly impact the success of Skegness cadets as they train in our modern, purpose-built facility.

​Help us manage the ground crew so our cadets can reach the sky.

​📍 Where: Joint Cadet Centre, Churchill Avenue, Skegness, PE25 2RN

​📥 Get Involved: Message us today to find out when our next committee meeting is and how you can make a difference!

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15/06/2026

Inspirational Leaders Wanted: Become a Civilian Instructor!

​You don’t need to wear a uniform to change a young person’s life. Operating out of our brand-new, state-of-the-art Cadet Centre on Churchill Avenue, 1073 (Skegness) Squadron is looking for enthusiastic Civilian Instructors (CIs) to help us deliver an unforgettable aviation and adventure experience to local cadets.

​If you have a passion for mentoring, want to give back to the Skegness community, and fancy learning some incredible new skills yourself, we want to hear from you.

​What You’ll Do:

​🛠️ Share Your Skills: Whether you're into engineering, navigation, sports, photography, computing, or just great at teamwork, we have a place for you.

​🎒 Gain Free Qualifications: Get fully funded training and recognized qualifications in first aid, target shooting instruction, leadership, or outdoor adventure sports.

​📈 Flexible Commitment: No military background required. Volunteer a few hours a week on our parade nights to fit around your day job.

​🤝 Join a Great Team: Work alongside a dedicated, friendly team of adult volunteers in a modern, purpose-built environment.

​You don’t need to fly a plane to help a cadet soar. Become the mentor they remember for the rest of their lives!

​📍 Where: Joint Cadet Centre, Churchill Avenue, Skegness, PE25 2RN

​📅 When: Mondays and Thursdays, 19:15 - 21:30

​📥 Get Involved: Message us to arrange a casual chat and a tour of our new facilities!

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15/06/2026

Ready to Achieve the Extraordinary? Join 1073 (Skegness) Squadron!

​Are you ready to step out of the ordinary and into a world of aviation, high-adrenaline adventure, and lifelong friendships? If you are aged 12 (and in Year 8) to 17, 1073 (Skegness) Squadron Air Cadets is looking for you.

​Operating out of our brand-new, state-of-the-art Cadet Centre on Churchill Avenue, this isn't your average after-school club. Backed directly by the RAF, this is your chance to fly real planes, smash new challenges, and do things your friends at school can only dream about.

​What You’ll Do:

​🛩️ Take the Controls: Fly in a motorised Grob Tutor T.1 or pilot a Viking T.1 glider with real RAF pilots.

​⛺ Rule the Outdoors: Go rock climbing, mountain biking, camping, and learn military camouflage and fieldcraft tactics.

​💻 Master the Tech: Get hands-on with cyber security, flight simulators, and radio communications, earning official RAFAC badges from Blue to Gold.

​🏆 Level Up Your CV: Earn your Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Awards and BTEC qualifications that colleges and employers love.

​Stop watching from the sidelines. Your adventure starts here!

​📍 Where: Joint Cadet Centre, Churchill Avenue, Skegness, PE25 2RN

​📅 When: Mondays and Thursdays, 19:15 - 21:30

​📥 Get Involved: Message us to book your spot at our next induction night!

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15/06/2026

15/06/2026

16/03/2026

WE NEED YOU!!!

Skegness Air Cadets are currently recruiting for both new Committee members and Staff members.

If you have an interest in aviation or one of the many other subjects that we teach, or think you can lend your hand with admin or health and safety etc then please keep reading.

CIVILIAN COMMITTEE
The Civilian committee meet around 6 times a year, usually on a cadet night for around an hour, and help with fund raising events where required.
We currently have 6 Committee Members, the minimum number we can have is 5, the maximum is 12.
The committee is responsible for looking after the funds of the squadron, raising more funds for the squadron and working out where is best to spend our funds in conjunction with the squadron commander. Without the Committee our squadron cannot run.

SQUADRON STAFF
There are various staff roles; Cadet Forces Commissioned Officer; Cadet Forces Senior Non-Commissioned Officer and Civilian Instructor. The first 2 being uniformed roles, the latter is not.
We look for staff from various walks of life, there is the hands-on aspect of staff, being front facing, teaching Duke of Edinburgh, Leadership, First Aid, Aviation Studies etc to our cadets but also the admin that goes on in the background, risk assessments, event planning, sharing of information, cadet and staff data inputting and updating etc. All of which is equally important.
We currently have 4 full time members of staff and our squadron Padre; there is no limit to the number of staff we can have. The more we have the easier it is to have subject matter experts.

If you think you could help either as a civilian committee member or staff member, or you aren’t sure and have questions, please get in touch.

[email protected]
07943 775532 (Phone,Message,Whatsapp)
(Not manned all the time but we will get back to you)