The rank structure for Air Cadets is based off the Royal New Zealand Air Force. The clear difference between the two is that the RNZAF is identified by 'NEW ZEALAND' whereas Air Cadets is identified by 'CADET FORCES'.

The Air Training Corps rankslides are slightly different to the Sea cadets and Army cadets as the cadets / NCOs don't have the same colour as their Officers. While in their No.5 & 6 Working Dress, cadets / NCOs have navy rankslides whereas the Officers have pale blue.