304 Squadron - Pymble

304SQN Cadet Recruiting

Applications for the 2027 Cadet Intake OPEN on Thursday 1 OCT 2026

To apply you must submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) via this webpage.

Applicants, along with one parent/guardian, need to be available to attend an information session at our Pymble depot on Sat 31 Oct 2026.

304SQN usually receive far more EOIs than we can accept, so it is recommended that you apply ON 1 Oct 2026, rather than after.

Due to ICT limitations we cannot confirm what time on 1 Oct the web portal will open for applications. Therefore all applications received on 1 Oct will be treated as having arrived at the same time. Any applications received from 2 Oct 2026 onwards will be assessed in the order they are received.

Generally applicants who live in 304SQNs catchment area will be prioritised over those who live closer to another AAFC Squadron. Special consideration will be given to those who applied last year but were not offered a place.

It is very important that young people joining our organisation are willing to actively engage in the Air Force Cadet programme. Please don’t nominate your child if THEY are not genuinely interested.

Our History

No. 4 Flight NSW Squadron Air Training Corps (AIRTC) was created on 20 June 1946. It was previously No.1 Flight of 48 Squadron AIRTC, which was started on 21 July 1942 at the Sydney Church of England Grammar School (Shore School) in North Sydney. This war time establishment was created purely to train young men (<18 years) in preparation for service in the RAAF during World War II. The post-war establishment was created for a peace time role, with objectives loosely along the lines of our current aims.

In 2010, the Squadron relocated from Shore School to our current facilities at Pymble to provide greater support and access to the young people of the North Shore region of Sydney. Since then, the unit has experienced significant growth to over 100 cadets regularly parading, making the Squadron one of the largest in No. 3 Wing (NSW/ACT).