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 MInstLM AIITT - 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.

Officer Cadet Worrall - 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 teaches a number of aviation subjects.  He is also qualified to assess weapons handling and was Commissioned as an Officer Cadet in 2008.

Officer Cadet Lindup - Fieldcraft Officer & Asst Training Officer

Mr 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 as an Officer Cadet in 2008, he is also qualified as a Fieldcraft Instructor.

Warrant Officer Roddy - Squadron Discip NCO & Adv Trg Officer

WO Roddy is a former Cadet Sergeant of 2187 Sqn ATC, and also spent some time with the Territorial Army. He has been an Obstacle Course Instructor and attended an Essex Wing Overseas Expedition to the Pyrenees. He is responsible to the Commanding Officer for maintaining high standards of Discipline and is a Fieldcraft Instructor.

Sergeant Bradford - DEA Award & Shooting Officer

Sgt Bradford joined 2187 Sqn ATC as a cadet in 1998 and is a former Cadet Warrant Officer.  He is a First Aid Trainer/ Assessor and has completed the Range Qualified Officer course, qcWHT and Basic Coaching weapons courses. As a cadet he gained a Parachute Course and a Gliding Scholarship, as well as a BTEC in Aviation Studies.  He was Top Student on his Sergeants course.

Sergeant Kemp - 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 to the Commanding Officer for maintaining high standards of Drill and Dress in the Squadron and its band. He is a qualified Drill Instructor and Range Qualified Officer.

Sergeant McDermott - Supply NCO

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 the issue of uniform to cadets, and the maintenance and organisation of all adventure training equipment.

Sergeant Stockwell - Recruit NCO

Sgt Stockwell formerly served in the British Army as a Trooper in the Royal Tank Regiment.  He was appointed as a sergeant in 2004, and is a First Aider.  He is responsible for looking after and training new recuits to 2187 Squadron.

Mr Dan Parsons - Campcraft & Radio Officer

Mr Parsons joined 2187 Sqn ATC in 2006 and formerly served in the Royal Air Force, as well as doing three years in the Territorial Army, with the Royal Signals.  Amongst other subjects, Mr Parsons specialises in Radio Communications and Adventure Training.  He is also qcWHT qualified, a Range Qualified Officer and First Aider.

Mr Chris Tunley - First Aid Officer & Aircraft Recognition

Mr 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.

Miss Kerry Maltby - Bandmaster & Sports Officer

Miss Maltby is a former Cadet NCO with 2187 Sqn ATC.  As a cadet she attended several RAF camps, including both Camp 2000 and Cyprus camp at RAF Akrotiri.  She is both a qualified Community Sports Leader/Higher Sport Leader and heads the squadron band. She is a Range Qualified Officer, Weapons Instructor and qualified to assess weapons handling.

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.

SAC Carr - Service Helper

Senior Aircraftsman Carr joined 2187 Sqn ATC as a cadet in 1997, and gained a Hang Gliding course, Gliding Scholarship and a BTEC in Aviation Studies. He has attended RAF Camps in the UK and Gibraltar and is a former Cadet Warrant Officer and Range Officer. A former Adult Sergeant, he joined the RAF in late 2006.