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.

Flying Officer Officer Norman RAFVR(T) - Commanding Officer

Flying Officer Norman is a former Cadet Flight Sergeant of 2187 Sqn, which he joined in 1985. As the CO, he is resposible for all admin matters but also for the junior cadet training for all new cadets, and is the squadron bandmaster.  He is also qualified to assess weapons handling and was Commissioned into the RAFVR(T) in 2005.

Flying Officer Bradford RAFVR(T) - Operations Officer/Shooting & DofE

Plt Off 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 Kemp

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 Drill & Ceremonial.

CI Dan Parsons

CI Parsons joined 2187 Sqn ATC in 2006 and served in the Royal Air Force, and some years in the Territorial Army, with the Royal Signals.  He is BELA qualified, a First Aider, Fieldcraft Instructor, qcWHT and Basic Coaching qualified, a Weapons Instructor and Range Qualified Officer for both Long and Short ranges.

CI Chris Tunley ILM

CI 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. 

Mrs Skedge is keen on expedition and adventure training, as well as general fitness training.

CI Keith Skedge

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 Steve Kemp

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.