Training

Students receiving instruction on the Basic Close Combat Skills Cadre

The Army Air Corps is dedicated to professional development, which means its members have the opportunity to gain further qualifications and skills.

Training and Qualifications for Officers

The Commissioning Course offers professional management qualifications and memberships of institutions such as the Institute of Leadership and Management and the Chartered Management Institute.

Flying Training

Thirty Open University Level 1 credit points are available on the Elementary Flying Training Course. More are available to to you should you decide to apply, and succeed, in the numerous advanced courses. Private Pilot Licences are available at an early stage of flying training.

Training and Qualifications for Soldiers

All Airtroopers undertaking Phase 2 Training at the Army Aviation Centre (AACen), Middle Wallop, enter an apprenticeship in aviation or telecommunications, depending on whether they enter the Groundcrew or Communication stream. This apprenticeship includes a Level 2 Diploma and a technical certificate.

After qualifying as Class 2 Soldiers, Airtroopers return for Class 1 training. This provides the opportunity to enrol on an Advanced Apprenticeship, including a Level 3 Diploma and a technical certificate.

There are further opportunities once promoted and these include the opportunity to obtain Level 4 Diplomas, a Foundation Degree and a full degree. Management qualifications and membership of industry sector institutes are also available.