Find out about
THE ADULT STAFF
of 2187 Squadron
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All ATC staff are volunteers. At 2187 (Canvey Island) Squadron, many of our staff are former Air Cadets or ex-regular HM Forces (although this is by no means a pre-requisite). There are both uniformed Reservist and civilian staff on squadron strength. Staff can attend courses to gain qualifications in First Aid, weapons training, fieldcraft, mountain leadership, canoeing, basic expedition leader and more. Staff can also gain vocational qualifications, in both ILM (Institute of Leadership & Management) and various levels of City & Guilds Youth Management & Training.

WE ARE RECRUITING NOW! If all this interests you, and you are 20+, fancy a challenge and would like to be involved as a staff member with 2187 Squadron and make a difference to the young people of our community, please email the Commanding Officer or visit us at our HQ.

Our squadron staff come from a variety of professions, including IT, police officers, paramedics, nursing staff, salesmen - everyone has something to offer our cadets, regardless of background, job or experience.

Flight Lieutenant Weston GCGI MInstLM AIITT RAFVR(T) - Commanding Officer

Flt Lt Weston is a former Cadet Warrant Officer of 2187 Sqn, which he joined in 1987. Commissioned into the RAFVR(T) in 1996, he is a former Range Officer, Sector Liaison Officer and Essex Wing Staff Development Officer; in 2008 he lead the Essex Wing team at the RAF 2-day March, and is the Sqn BTEC officer. He has been the CO since October 2001 - read more.

Pilot Officer Worrall RAFVR(T) - Adjutant

Officer Cadet Worrall joined 2187 Sqn ATC in 2006, and is a former Cadet Corporal of 1476 (Rayleigh) Squadron ATC. As the Adjutant, he is resposible for all admin matters but also for the junior cadet training, for all new cadets.  He is also qualified to assess weapons handling and was Commissioned into the RAFVR(T) in 2008.

Pilot Officer Lindup RAFVR(T) - OC 'B' Flt & Fieldcraft Officer

Plt Off Lindup is a former Cadet Warrant Officer, and spent some time as a Civilian Instructor at 1341 (Thundersley) Sqn before transferring to 2187 Sqn.  He formerly served a number of years in the Army Air Corps.  Commissioned into the RAFVR(T) in 2008, he is also qualified as a Fieldcraft Instructor.

Officer Cadet Bradford RAFVR(T) - OC 'A' Flt & DofE/ShootingOfficer

Off Cdt Bradford is a former Cadet Warrant Officer of 2187 Sqn which he joined in 1998, and former adult Sergeant.  He is a First Aid Trainer/ Assessor,Range Qualified Officer, qcWHT and Basic Coaching weapons courses. As a cadet he gained a Parachute Course, Gliding Scholarship, and a BTEC in Aviation Studies. He was Commissioned into the RAFVR(T) in 2009.

Flight Sergeant Stockwell - Squadron Discip NCO

Flt Sgt Stockwell formerly served in the British Army as a Trooper in the Royal Tank Regiment.  He was appointed as a sergeant in 2004.  He is responsible for maintaining high standards of Drill, Dress and Discipline,Cadet NCO development, all new recuits, and the Falklands Trophy training. Flt Sgt Stockwell is also the Liaison Officer for East Sector of Essex Wing.

Sergeant Kemp - 'A' Flt SNCO & Drill Sergeant/Band NCO

Sgt Kemp is a former Cadet Flight Sergeant with 2187 Sqn ATC.  As a cadet he attended several RAF camps including RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus and gained a Gliding Scholarship.  He is responsible for Drill & Ceremonial training in the Squadron and its band. He is a qualified Drill Instructor and Range Qualified Officer, and responsible for maintaining high standards in 'A' Flight

Sergeant McDermott - 'B' Flt SNCO/Aviation Training

Sgt McDermott is a former Cadet with 2187 Sqn ATC.  He was appointed as a sergeant in 2006, and is a First Aider.  He is responsible for maintaining high standards in 'B' Flight, and organising visits to airshows and museums.  He has also passed the Basic Coaching Course.

Sergeant Tunley ILM - First Aid Officer & Aircraft Recognition

Sgt Tunley is a Paramedic Team Leader, and is a former crew member of the Essex Air Ambulance.  Mr Tunley specialises in first aid, campcraft, leadership skills and teaching aviation subjects.  He has previously climbed in the Himalayas as part of an Ambulance expedition.

Mr Dan Parsons - Adventure Training & Shooting Officer

Mr Parsons joined 2187 Sqn ATC in 2006 and served in the Royal Air Force, and years in the Territorial Army, with the Royal Signals.  Amongst other subjects, Mr Parsons specialises in Radio Communications and Adventure Training.  He is also a First Aider, qcWHT and Basic Coaching qualified, a Weapons Instructor and Range Qualified Officer for both Long and Short ranges.

Mr Steve Kemp - Orienteering

Mr Kemp is a former Cadet Warrant Officer of 2187 Sqn ATC, and as a cadet gained a Corps Blue for Cross Country.  He specialises in map reading and orienteering.