Australian Air Force Cadets

Australian Air Force Cadets
FoundedFebruary 1941 (1941-02)
Country Australia
AllegianceRoyal Australian Air Force
RoleVolunteer youth organisation
SizeCadets: 9,000+ (April 2024)
Number of squadrons: ~144
Adult Volunteers: ~1,200
Part ofAustralian Defence Force Cadets
HeadquartersHeadquarters Australian Air Force Cadets - Building F4, level 2 28 Scherger Drive Fairbairn ACT 2610
Motto(s)Inspiring today, leading tomorrow
Websiteairforcecadets.gov.au
Commanders
Director General Cadets – Air ForceAir Commodore Craig Heap
Commander – Australian Air Force CadetsGroup Captain (AAFC) Stephen Johns

The Australian Air Force Cadets (AAFC), known as the Air Training Corps (AIRTC) until 2001, is a Federal Government funded youth organisation. The parent force of the AAFC is the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). Along with the Australian Army Cadets (AAC) and the Australian Navy Cadets (ANC), it is part of the Australian Defence Force Cadets.