About this role
The Air Training Corps (ATC) is a voluntary youth organisation for the air minded under the sponsorship of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), but its squadrons are based in their local communities and are part of their own cities, towns and villages. Some of the activities are sponsored and financed by MOD but others are not, and it is in connection with the latter that squadrons need the help of their civilian committees.
AIMS OF THE AIR TRAINING CORPS
a. To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force
b. To provide training which will be useful both in the Services and civilian life and;
c. To foster the spirit of adventure and to develop the qualities of leadership and good citizenship.
The ATC is thus a youth organisation in the normal sense of that term, but with particular emphasis on training in aviation subjects. It is not an RAF recruiting organisation but it nevertheless enjoys a special relationship with the RAF. Public financing and RAF support are in the main directed towards aviation orientated activities and towards other activities which will be of particular value to those cadets who elect for a career in the RAF or indeed one of the other Armed Forces. Of course, such public funding and support does not, and is not intended to, exclude help for youngsters whose careers may follow other avenues.
CIVILIAN SUPPORT Trustees of the civilian committee
As a youth organisation, the ATC has responsibilities to the community in which any Squadron is located and the local community will doubtless wish to encourage worthwhile activities intended to help the youngsters living locally. The civilian committees provide a 2-way link to help each side to support the other.
2502 Hamilton Squadron meet at Orchard Mead Academy twice weekly in term time , Monday and Thursday evenings from 7 to 9.30 pm.
The Civilian committee meet monthly on differing nights of the week according to availability of its members from 7 to 9 .30 pm. It receives reports from the squadron commanding officer , secretary and treasurer and reviews activities , agrees funding and supports the squadron by helping with activities and fund raising .
We are a friendly group consisting of parents and members of the local community
Requirements
- References needed
- Willing to take a DBS Check
Members of the local community in Leicestershire who have a desire to help young people achieve their potential.
Able to contribute ideas for fund raising.
Able to support the civilian instructors in monitoring progress e.g. in the award of badges.
Basic understanding of monitoring income and expenditure in an organisation.
Enthusiasm and commitment.
Attendance at monthly evening meetings .
Location
Location Keyham Lane West, Leicester LE5 1RT, UK