Civilian Committee
The Civilian Committee is responsible for the management of the squadron's finances, including fundraising activities, and assisting the Commanding Officer in the delivery of the squadron's activities, ensuring that cadets are able to enjoy as many activities as possible.
Squadron Chairman - Christopher Watson
Full Name - Christopher Watson
Squadron Role – Civilian Committee Chairman
Time in the Air Training Corps (ATC) – 2 ½ Years
Civilian Job – Aeronautical Engineer
Brief History - I served in the Royal Air Force for 17 years - 1990 to 2007. During my 17 years I worked at RAF Swinderby, RAF Halton, RAF Honnington, RAF Brize Norton, RAF Cosford, RAF Lossiemouth, RAF Leeming and RAF Marham. During this time I have very proudly served on three front line Tornado Operating Squadrons, 617 (Dambusters), 25 & 31. This enabled me to travel the world on both training exercises and out of area operations. To this day I still work alongside the Royal Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor with BAESystems.
I now feel fortunate to be involved in helping make 1507 (Chester-Le-Street) Squadron an attractive and welcoming place for young people to learn, enjoy and be involved in the fantastic opportunities available to them.
Squadron Role – Civilian Committee Chairman
Time in the Air Training Corps (ATC) – 2 ½ Years
Civilian Job – Aeronautical Engineer
Brief History - I served in the Royal Air Force for 17 years - 1990 to 2007. During my 17 years I worked at RAF Swinderby, RAF Halton, RAF Honnington, RAF Brize Norton, RAF Cosford, RAF Lossiemouth, RAF Leeming and RAF Marham. During this time I have very proudly served on three front line Tornado Operating Squadrons, 617 (Dambusters), 25 & 31. This enabled me to travel the world on both training exercises and out of area operations. To this day I still work alongside the Royal Air Force as an Aircraft Mechanical Supervisor with BAESystems.
I now feel fortunate to be involved in helping make 1507 (Chester-Le-Street) Squadron an attractive and welcoming place for young people to learn, enjoy and be involved in the fantastic opportunities available to them.
Civilian Committee Secretary - Kerri Watson
Full Name - Kerri Watson
Squadron Role – Civilian Committee Secretary
Time in the Air Training Corps (ATC) – 2 ½ Years
Civilian Job – Personal Banker
Brief History – I have worked within the Financial Industry for the last 24 years as well as being the wife of a Service man, which allowed us, as a family, to travel around England,
I am also Mum of 2 Cadets currently attending 1507 Squadron and have been caught up in their enthusiasm for the Air Training Corps.
Over the last 17 years I have held positons in a number of Clubs, Treasurer for a local Scouts Group and Committee Member for a Rugby team- This has allowed me to watch my children and others grow in confidence, gain life skills and for them to have fun, learn about discipline and form lasting friendships. It is nice to feel that I am now able to give something back to the community.
Squadron Role – Civilian Committee Secretary
Time in the Air Training Corps (ATC) – 2 ½ Years
Civilian Job – Personal Banker
Brief History – I have worked within the Financial Industry for the last 24 years as well as being the wife of a Service man, which allowed us, as a family, to travel around England,
I am also Mum of 2 Cadets currently attending 1507 Squadron and have been caught up in their enthusiasm for the Air Training Corps.
Over the last 17 years I have held positons in a number of Clubs, Treasurer for a local Scouts Group and Committee Member for a Rugby team- This has allowed me to watch my children and others grow in confidence, gain life skills and for them to have fun, learn about discipline and form lasting friendships. It is nice to feel that I am now able to give something back to the community.
Civilian Committee Treasurer - Stephen Todd
Full Name - Stephen Todd
Squadron Role – Civilian Committee treasure
Time in the Air Training Corps (ATC) –
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Squadron Role – Civilian Committee treasure
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Civilian committee Member - Chris Lawson
Full Name - Chris Lawson
Squadron Role – Civilian Committee member
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Squadron Role – Civilian Committee member
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Civilian committee Member - George Kenny
Full Name - George Kenny
Squadron Role – Civilian Committee member
Time in the Air Training Corps (ATC) – 1 year
Civilian Job – VW Master technician
Brief History - I have worked within the Motor Industry for the last 29 years, I'm married and me and my wife and have 2 grown up boys.
I am a dad of 1 Cadet currently attending 1507 Squadron and have been caught up in their enthusiasm for the Air Training Corps.
Over the last 29 years I have reached the highest level I am able to within my motor career. Before joining Civilian committee at 1507 squadron, I also completed my coaching certificate and first aid to coach children's football to take an active roll in my children hobbies and interests. This has allowed me to have an interest in both of my children, to see them grow in confidence, gain life skills, to have fun, learn about discipline and to form friendships. I now feel that I am giving something back to the community.
Squadron Role – Civilian Committee member
Time in the Air Training Corps (ATC) – 1 year
Civilian Job – VW Master technician
Brief History - I have worked within the Motor Industry for the last 29 years, I'm married and me and my wife and have 2 grown up boys.
I am a dad of 1 Cadet currently attending 1507 Squadron and have been caught up in their enthusiasm for the Air Training Corps.
Over the last 29 years I have reached the highest level I am able to within my motor career. Before joining Civilian committee at 1507 squadron, I also completed my coaching certificate and first aid to coach children's football to take an active roll in my children hobbies and interests. This has allowed me to have an interest in both of my children, to see them grow in confidence, gain life skills, to have fun, learn about discipline and to form friendships. I now feel that I am giving something back to the community.
