GPCAPT(AAFC) Kylie Walker
Group Captain(AAFC) Kylie Walker joined the Victorian Air Training Corps in 2001 as a cadet at 2 Flight, Simpson Barracks, Watsonia. She was a cadet when the Air Training Corps became the Australian Air Force Cadets, and reached the rank of Cadet Under Officer at 402 Squadron, Watsonia.
In 2012 she returned as an Instructor of Cadets, serving at 407 Squadron Broadmeadows, 405 Squadron Sunshine and 416 Squadron Moonee Ponds, and taking on the public affairs and communications role at 4 Wing Headquarters. She became an Officer of Cadets in 2015 and later became the Commanding Officer of 405 Squadron, Sunshine.
In 2019 she led a team of cadets from 418 Squadron Point Cook and 412 Squadron Albury to the Destination Imagination global finals in Kansas City, USA.
At 4 Wing Headquarters she held the roles of Staff Officer Operations, Staff Officer Training, Staff Officer Community Engagement and Executive Officer, before serving as Officer Commanding No. 4 Wing (Victoria) from 2021 to 2024.
Nationally, she was part of the AAFC80 project team marking the organisation's 80th anniversary, and the user acceptance team that migrated CadetOne to the AAFC's current administration system, the Cadet Enterprise Application (CEA). As a member of the AAFC Think Tank, she contributed to the design of the new Cadet Curriculum launched in 2024.
After her term as Officer Commanding, she was appointed to National Headquarters as Deputy Director Strategic Development and Transformation, working with Cadets Branch – Air Force on the AAFC Strategic Plan 2030.
She led the AAFC teams at the Australian International Airshow at Avalon in 2017, 2019, 2023 and 2025. In August 2025 she received a Chief of Air Force Commendation for her leadership of the Australian Defence Force Cadets display at the 2025 airshow, recognising her response during a critical incident and her contribution to inspiring young people and enhancing the public standing of the AAFC and the Australian Defence Force.
On 22 August 2026, Kylie was promoted to the rank of Group Captain(AAFC) and appointed Commander of the Australian Air Force Cadets.
Outside the AAFC, Kylie leads Works Delivery for the Northern Region of Victoria at CitiPower & Powercor, coordinating electricity distribution works programs across construction, maintenance and network fault response.
She enjoys boxing and strength training, hiking, and time away in the caravan with her husband and their dogs. She is a step-mum to three and a proud aunty to her niece.
As Commander, Kylie is committed to building a united organisation where volunteers are valued, communication is open and decisions are transparent. Her approach is "one team, one dream": everyone working toward a shared purpose, so every cadet has access to a modern program that develops confidence, resilience and leadership.
