Adults play a vital part in the running of the Squadron in two ways. Firstly the Squadron need sufficient staff to ensure that parade evenings and activities function effectively and safely. Secondly the Squadron is required to have a Civilian Committee as part of regulations.

As a Squadron that has both male and female cadets it is required to have male and female staff. The Squadron is made up of uniform and non-uniform staff. Parents and Guardians as well as any other member of the public can apply to become a member of staff. It is not necessary to have any qualifications to become a member of staff nor have an aviation background. There are courses available to staff in various subjects. Before any member of staff is permitted to supervise cadets they must be security cleared and pass a Criminal Records Bureau check. Non-uniform staff known as Civilian Instructors have no monthly minimum hours. Civilian Instructors and cadets who have reached the age of 20 years can apply to become a member of uniform staff. Uniform staff consist of commissioned officers in the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves (Training) and Air Training Corps non-commissioned officers.  They will undertake interviews as part of their selection and if successful they will need to attend an approved course appropriate to their rank at Royal Air Force College Cranwell within a year of their appointment.

The Civilian Committee meets for about an hour about every other month to discuss financial and welfare issues. It assist in raising funds for the Squadron and approves the way in which it is spent. The Committee receives a report on the latest activities of the cadets. It is therefore an ideal way for parents and other interested parties to become involved in the Squadron if they do not have sufficient spare time to become a member of staff. Without sufficient numbers to hold the meetings decisions cannot be made and control of the finances could be returned to the Wing Committee delaying the purchase of essential equipment.