RCAF operational training
Operational training squadrons and units
Operational training squadrons and units provide specific training and familiarization to personnel before they are cleared to move to operational squadrons. Operational squadrons are dedicated to conducting operations and maintaining a high state of readiness.
- 1 Air Maintenance Squadron
- 3 Air Maintenance Squadron
- 12 Air Maintenance Squadron
- 14 Air Maintenance Squadron
- 42 Radar Squadron
- 51 Aerospace Control and Warning Operational Training Squadron
- 403 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron
- 410 Tactical Fighter (Operational Training) Squadron
- 412 Transport Squadron (at Ottawa)
- 414 Electronic Warfare Squadron
- 418 Search and Rescue Operational Training Squadron
- 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron
- 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron (Winnipeg)
- 437 Transport Squadron
- 438 Tactical Helicopter Squadron
- 440 Transport Squadron (at Yellowknife)
- 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron
- 450 Tactical Helicopter Squadron
- Canadian Coastal Radar Training
Fleet schools
Specialized training locations for a wide range of avionics and aviation courses specifically tailored to RCAF aircraft.