Announcements

⛺ Field Training Exercise (FTX)

Attention 540! We're hosting a Fall Field Training Exercise (FTX)! This outdoor camping weekend is designed to teach essential survival skills in a hands-on environment. Cadets will learn topics such as shelter building, fire safety, survival psychology, first aid, map and compass, radio communication and more!

Sign Up: Talk to CI Parker on Tuesday night to have your name added to the waitlist. She will be in the cafeteria after closing parade.
Warning Order (includes kit list and permission slip)
Frequently Asked Questions

Cadets must be signed into their cadet email to access the sign up sheet.
The Warning Order and FAQ documents are publicly visible for parents/guardians.

Attendance is mandatory so please mark these dates in your calendars! If you are unable to attend due to extenuating circumstances, record your absence using the sign-up form.

This is a fantastic opportunity for all cadets to build essential skills, meet new friends, and take part in an exciting and challenging weekend! We look forward to seeing you there!

We are at capacity and not able to enroll any new cadets at this time.
The next opportunity to indicate interest in wanting to join 540 Air will be June/July for September 2026.
We will not be doing a second intake this training year.

All new enrollments have been processed at this time.

We are excited to offer many teams for cadets to participate in this year! Please ensure that when signing up for any activity to use your Cadet365 account. More information on each team can be found in the General Teams channel.


Marksmanship / Biathlon
Marksmanship activities are starting back up this September! Please note that cadets are required to sign up for each individual open shoot event they wish to attend. Certain Sundays will be dedicated to team training, with open shoot days mixed in throughout the training year.
See the calendar for upcoming Marksmanship events.
Sign up to try out for the Biathlon Team through Microsoft Teams.
Marksmanship Team Tryouts will occur late November/early December.
*please note you must complete your safe handling test prior to trying out. There will be limited spots to complete the safe handling test on Sept. 28th.


Band
You can become part of Canada’s largest cadet band. Our band brings together cadets from all over Halton to make music, have fun, and perform at exclusive events. Whether you’re just starting or already know your way around an instrument, everyone who’s willing to practice hard has a place in our band.
Where: Forestview Church Without Walls
When: We rehearse on Fridays from 1800-2130, with some extra practices too.
Use this link to sync up your calendar
What to wear: Civilian dress, dress in layers, we will be outside.
What to bring: 2 pencils, 1 highlighter, a full water bottle and music and instrument if available.
You wanna rock? Let’s talk. Join the band here Or see more information in Teams.


Drill Team (Without Arms)
Keep an eye on our Microsoft Teams General Channel for signing up to tryout!
Drill teams will be taking place Thursdays from 1900-2130hrs.
Team tryouts start Sept. 18th!


Rifle Drill Team (With Arms)
Keep an eye on our Microsoft Teams General Channel for signing up to tryout!
Drill teams will be taking place Thursdays from 1900-2130hrs.
Team tryouts start Sept. 18th!

Ground School
Ground school starts Sept. 20th and will be on Saturdays (1000-1300hrs) leading up to the exam.
Limited spots are available and cadets are able to sign up in Microsoft Teams.

Keep an eye out for fall gliding sign ups!
Sign ups will be announced in the General Teams Channel.
Returning cadets must complete their Annual Validation Form in order to participate.

If you are a new cadet - check your email or your parent/guardians email containing your login credentials.

Are you a returning cadet who forgot their password?
Start Here
If you are still not able to log into your account, reach out to the admin team for assistance at: [email protected]

If you need to report an absence, please use this this 540 Sqn absence reporting form. Note that parents are not authorized to submit an absence on behalf of their cadet. Cadets, you must be logged into C365 to fill out the form.

Calendar

Please add our 540 Squadron calendar to your mobile device to keep up to date with our training activities.