Meet the Team

Capt Adam Seidlitz began his leadership journey at age 12 with 735 Firebird Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron in Dundas, Ontario. As a cadet, he completed summer training in Survival and served two summers as a staff cadet at CTC Blackdown. He attained the rank of Warrant Officer First Class and served as Cadet Squadron Commander. After retiring from the Cadet Program, he continued the Mechanical Engineering studies he had begun while serving before pursuing the Aviation Technician – Aircraft Maintenance program at Canadore College's School of Aviation Technology, where he also served as Aviation Campus Student Representative.

In 2015, Capt Seidlitz returned to the Cadet Program as a Civilian Instructor with 735 Firebird RCACS before transferring to 547 Canuck RCACS, where he served in several staff positions and enrolled in the Cadet Instructor Cadre (CIC). He subsequently served with 204 Algonquin RCACC, 246 Canadian Progress RCACS, 62 Phantom RCACS, 557 Lorne Scots RCACC, and 822 Tutor RCACS in a variety of training, operations, supply, communications, and leadership appointments. Through these roles, he gained extensive experience in cadet training, administration, squadron operations, and program delivery.

Beyond his squadron responsibilities, Capt Seidlitz serves as a National Training Establishment (NTE) Instructor, delivering courses including the Occupational Training Course (OTC) and Range Safety Officer – Large Bore (RSO-LB). He also supports J4 Movements at Toronto Pearson International Airport, helping coordinate cadet travel for summer training and other national activities.

In his civilian career, Capt Seidlitz is an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer specializing in helicopter maintenance and serves as Production Manager at Rotor Services Ltd. His aviation background, combined with his extensive experience in the Cadet Program, supports his commitment to developing confident, capable, and engaged youth through mentorship and leadership.