Officer Commanding

Dan has been involved with the Air Cadet Organisation since 2009. Starting as a cadet before becoming a Staff member in 2015. He currently works for BAE Systems on the F35 Programme.

He joined 969 (St Helens) Squadron in January 2022 as a Civilian Instructor before commissioning in September 2022. After successfully becoming an Acting Pilot Officer he was appointed as Officer Commanding in October 2022. Dan was then promoted to the rank of Pilot Officer after completing his Combined Initial Course at RAF College Cranwell in March 2023.

Squadron Senior Non-Commissioned Officer and 2nd In-Charge

Matthew has been involved in the Air Cadet Organisation since 2014. Starting as a Cadet and reaching to the rank of Corporal. He currently works as a Joiner around Merseyside

He returned as staff in March 2022 as a Civilian Instructor before becoming an SNCO in December of 2022. His main role on the squadron is to provide recruit training to new cadets and teach the basics of what we have to offer as an organisation. Sgt Hughes is also Second In-Charge when Pilot Officer Moss is away.

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer

Tania has been involved in the Air Cadet Organisation since 2011, she reached the highest rank of Cadet Warrant Officer as a cadet at 969 (St Helens) Squadron and joined the staff team in 2018. Tania works for Knowsley Council supporting schools Management Information Systems.

As one of the Squadrons SNCO's, Sgt Hoose looks to share her knowledge and experience in drill, dress and discipline with the new and future generations of the Royal Air Force Air Cadets.