SYNOPSIS
The cadet flight commander leads a flight of 8 to 15 cadets. It is the first cadet position to have significant managerial and oversight responsibilities, as the flight commander supervises and mentors a flight sergeant and 2 to 4 element leaders. Having developed some basic instructional skills, flight commanders are called on to teach almost any cadet-related topic. As commanders, they set goals and develop training plans for the flight, informally counsel cadets and for- mally evaluate their leadership skills. As officers, flight commanders serve on the squadron’s leadership team, working with the cadet com- mander and other officers to grow the squadron. In short, the flight commander creates the conditions necessary for the flight to succeed.
KEY DUTIES
• Instruct cadets
• Motivate and discipline the flight
• Mentor the Flight Sergeant and Element Leaders
• Set goals for the flight
• Coach and counsel cadets
TYPICAL CADET GRADES
C/2d Lieutenant through C/Captain
WHAT’S NEXT
Cadets in this position typically become Cadet Deputy Commander or Cadet Commander.