My lad gave up with with the Air Cadets as an avenue to fly this time last year. We had a talk and decided that staying in the air cadets would be a good idea solely for the purposes of a CV. But, if he really wanted to fly as a career, then joining the local gliding club concurrently would be a good move.
Consider this. He has been a member for exactly one year and has chalked up 60 flights. He is charged £3.50 per launch and all air time is free. Had he not done this, it will take him 30 years in the 'Air' Cadets to get to the same stage!
30 years experience for £210. 'No brainer' as they say!