2 Canadian Air Division
2 Canadian Air Division (2 CAD) is the foundation for Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) training and education, and ensures continuity throughout the RCAF training continuum.
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Two members of 2 Canadian Forces Flying Training School walk across the ramp next to their CT-156 Harvard II training aircraft following a flight.
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A student and instructor pilot taxi past in an RCAF CT-156 Harvard II training aircraft.
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Two Canadian pilots step out of an M-346 aircraft at the International Flight Training School in Italy where they are conducting fighter lead-in training.
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Two CT-102B Astra II Basic Flying Training aircraft on the ramp at their official welcome event in Gatineau, Quebec. These aircraft represent the first aircraft to arrive as part of the Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program, a revolutionary training program operated jointly by the RCAF and industry partner SkyAlyne.Jump to section
About 2 CAD
2 CAD is located in Winnipeg, Manitoba and is the delegated training authority for the RCAF providing:
- oversight of RCAF individual education and training, including ab-initio training for most RCAF occupations
- oversight of core RCAF developmental courses
- support to the overall RCAF training management
Training and support are continuously reviewed and modernized to meet the needs of the RCAF’s operational communities so they in turn can provide the Canadian Armed Forces with relevant, responsive and effective air power to meet the defence challenges of today and into the future.
Wings reporting to 2 CAD
Three Wings report to 2 CAD. For two of these Wings, the Commander of the Wing is also Commander of the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) where the Wing is located (in these instances the name of the Wing and CFB are interchangeable as indicated in the titles below).
| Name | City | Province | Aircraft |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Wing/CFB Moose Jaw | Moose Jaw/Southport | Saskatchewan/Manitoba | CT-156 Harvard II, CT-114 Tutor, CH-139 Jet Ranger, CT-146 (Bell 412-CF), CT-102A Astra (Grob-120A), CT-102B Astra II (Grob-120TP), CT-145 King Air (C-90B King Air) |
| 16 Wing | Borden | Ontario | Non-Flying (Various ground maintenance trainers) |
| 17 Wing/CFB Winnipeg | Winnipeg | Manitoba | CT-142 (Dash-8) |
Also reporting to 2 CAD
Command Team
Commander
Brigadier-General
D.S. Coutts
Chief Warrant Officer
Chief Warrant Officer
Geoff Rusconi, MMM, CD
Mission
2 CAD delivers operationally relevant training towards the employment of air and space forces, and their enablers, advancing RCAF excellence, in order to support Canadian interests domestically and abroad.
Vision
To be leaders in air force training, driving innovation and proficiency to empower the RCAF in delivering enduring air and space power.
Honorary Colonel Dayna Spiring
An Honorary Colonel is a respected civilian between the Royal Canadian Air Force and the public, promoting awareness, supporting personnel and families, and enhancing the Air Force’s presence in Canadian communities through ceremonial and advocacy roles.
Crest and motto
CUSTOS SCIENTIAE (Guardian of knowledge)
The eagle is a common symbol used in air force badges. The torches are taken from the badges of the former Training Command and 14 Training Group. They illustrate the main functions of 2 CAD: doctrine, training and education. Their number recalls the name of the Division.
Contact
2 Canadian Air Division Headquarters
17 Wing/CFB Winnipeg
PO Box 17000 Station Forces
Winnipeg, MB R3J 3Y5
