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 and has since been through a few more promotions, through Flying Officer to Flight Lieutenant.

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 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 guidance on all things drill, dress, and discipline. When he is not concerned with SNCO matters, Sgt Hughes uses his qualifications in leadership, first aid, and radio to teach the cadets all he knows.

Sgt Hughes is Second In-Charge when Flight Lieutenant Moss is away.

Senior Non-Commissioned Officer and Training Officer

Jay first joined the squadron in 2014 as a cadet, during his time as a cadet he rose to the rank of FS before aging out at 20, a year later he re-joined the squadron to give back to the squadron.

Jay works at Knowsley Food Bank and in his spare time volunteers at his local scout group, He enjoys getting involved in squadron activities and teaching the cadets the skills he picked up from the organisation