Flt Lt Bates - Commanding Officer
Donna joined our squadron in 1992 as a Civilian Instructor, having no prior Cadet or connection with the ATC. She originally joined
the squadron to run the tuck shop, having been roped in by her brother who was a Sergeant at the Squadron. Donna gained her commission
in 1993 and took on the role of Squadron Commander in 2002. During her time with the squadron, Donna has completed her Gold Duke of
Edinburgh award and also attained the Community Sports Leader Award. Donna holds the basic Food & Hygiene certificate and has
completed the Corps Health & Safety course.
As the squadron Commanding Offer, Donna is responsible for all administration, staff & cadet welfare and the overall running of the squadron.
Flt Lt Weeler
Profile for Flt Lt Weeler coming soon.
WO Bates
Martin joined the squadron as a Civilian Instructor in 1992 having no cadet or ATC experience. Martin spent 18 months as a CI before taking
the step into uniformed service in 1993 as a Warrant Officer.
On the squadron, Martin is the probationer training officer. He co-ordinates all probationer training activities and makes sure that the proabtioners' have a varied and interesting program of activities. Martin has attended every camp since 1993 and also attends at least one other Wing camp every year.
Martin is a qualified weapons Instructor and Coach and is able to conduct ranges on all weapons in service with the Air Training Corps. He holds the basic Food & Hygiene certificate and has completed the Training Officers Course, Health & Safety Course and Risk assessment course.
WO Bell
Andy joined the ATC as a Cadet in 1984 with 1803 (Hucknall) Sqn, now in Trent Wing, rising to the rank of Cadet Warrant Officer (CWO)
in 1990. During his time as a Cadet, Andy attended numerous UK and overseas camps as well as achieving Gold Duke of Edinburgh
award and flew a glider solo at the age of 17.
Andy moved to our squadron in March 2002 transferring to adult uniformed staff as a Warrant Officer (WO) in the July of that year.
As a squadron Warrant Officer, Andy is responsible for drill and discipline as well as being in charge of shooting, Duke of Edinburgh
Award Scheme, Millennium Volunteers Awards and BTEC Training.
Andy is qualified to instruct and coach on all weapons in service with the ATC. He is a qualified first aider and also holds the Basic
Expedition Leader Award (BELA) allowing him to train cadets in all aspects of camping and navigational skills. Andy possesses a
Licentiateship in Youth Leadership & Training.
Andy is married with two young children and three dogs! In the little spare time he has, Andy enjoys spending time with his family
doing various outdoor activities.
Sgt Hart
Chris has been a member of the ATC since 2001. He joined the ATC as a Cadet, reaching the position of Cadet Sergeant, before finally becoming a
Civilian Instructor. After 5 and 1/2 years at 504 (West Nottingham) Sqn he moved to us towards the end of 2006 to develop his personal skills. He is actively involved with
the Cadets and is 2nd in command of probationer training.
Sgt Kitchingman
Steve joined the squadron in August 2006 as a Civilian Instructor having been a civilian committee member for 6 months prior. Like some of the Civilian Instructors at our
squadron Steve had no prior involvement with the squadron or the ATC itself. His interest began after his son joined as a Cadet in 2005. In a short period of time with the squadron
Steve had attended numerous courses, some of which include risk assessment and radio communications. One of his first achievements was passing his weapons
handling course and in the future hopes to pass the weapons instructor & weapons coaching course. Steve is in charge of squadron Health & Safety matters.
In February 2009, Steve passed his potential uniform course at RAF Cottesmore and made the move up into adult uniform having been awarded the rank of Sergeant.
Outside the squadron Steve works for a local based training company situated in Derbyshire.
CI Bell
Profile for CI Matt Bell coming soon.
CI Dolan
Steve joined the squadron in the summer of 2006 as a Civilian Instructor having no prior knowledge or experience of the ATC. Steve's main roles within
the squadron include webmaster and Training Officer. He co-ordinates all squadron activities and makes sure that the cadets have a varied
and interesting program of activities. Steve is also active in supporting both Cadet's and staff with other tasks and activities when required.
Outside the Squadron, Steve is a full time Webmaster and is heavily involved with his local Sunday league football team.
