Commanding Oficer
As commanding officer Flt Lt Ettinghausen is the overall command of the squadron. The Commanding Officer deals with everything from, teaching, paperwork, Civilian committee and so much more.
Training Officer
As training officer my role is to get the cadets engaged, learning new things, building their confidence, making sure that they are enjoying themselves at all times. From sports nights to aviation training there is always something to learn.
Having made the highest rank a cadet can ascertain Pilot Officer Faulkner chose the Commissioning Route to aid his continuation within the Air Training Corps.
I would like to get the cadets doing out door activities and show them that there is a world out there away from their smartphones and consoles.
Squadron Warrant Officer
Having been in the cadets for over 10 years starting as a 12 year old cadet Sergeant Sykes takes on the role of the Squadron Warrant Officer dealing with Drill, Dress and Discipline on the squadron.
" The reason that I do cadet's is to see the change in young people, cadets helped me and I want to be able to change the lives of so many other young people. Seeing the difference from when cadets join to when they leave is a great feeling.
Squadron Adjutant
As sqaudron adjutant my role is to make sure that the cadets are registered, safe and well by completeing registers, sorting uniform orders and keeping the cadets safe with risk assessment writing.
"I joined the ATC because I have a huge interest in Aviation and the RAF and after talking to staff on ATC stand at an airshow I decided to join as civilian instructor at first. I really like the various activities that we do and I enjoy watching the cadets flourish as a result of the training and encouragement we give"
Squadron Senior Non-Commisioned Officer
Since moving from her previous squadron Sgt Cahlarn has dedicated her time to the squadron assisting in many ways with training, drill, inclusion and the list goes on.
Sgt Calharn is the role model that every cadet wishes they had and our cadets are lucky enough to have her.
Having been a cadet himself, Pastor Ollie came back to the organsiation, this time in a very different role.
As the squadron padre, Ollie's role is to look at the welfare, support and care of the cadets. Pastor Ollie also leads one night a month talking about the core values of the cadets and what the cadets can and want to achieve.
Flight Sergeant Goodier is the highest cadet rank at 228 Squadron but due to being over 18 is also a part of the staff team. FS Goodiers role is to take care of the cadets on a cadet level whilst also working with the Staff Team to bring across ideas that the cadets have.
“I find it a great privilege to have been able to extend my service as a cadet. I decided to stay on past 18 as I wanted to help support and educate current and future cadets. Being part of the Air Training Corps has helped me develop myself into the person I am today. The level of opportunities presented to me have been amazing, from learning basic radio communications, to learning to play the side drum and marching through London; and having the honour to help support and teach our cadets as they grow into mature, respectable individuals.”