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Flt Lt Martin Lines RAFVRT - Officer Commanding
 Flt Lt Martin Lines joined 2509 (Chipping Sodbury) Squadron as a cadet in 1974. He progressed through the ranks to the heady height of Cadet Sergeant and was a founding cadet of 2509 Detached Flight in Frampton Cotterell (now 37 Squadron).
Moving to Reading he joined 2499 Wokingham Squadron in 1984 as a Civilian Instructor. As a member of the Squadron staff he ran the Radio Room and Adventure Training. In 1992 he became a commissioned officer with the Squadron and took on the roles of Squadron Adjutant and Training Officer. Martin eventually took command of the Squadron in 1999.
Martin qualified as an Air Traffic Engineer in 1980 and was posted to Heathrow Airport. Moving through various jobs in the computer communications industry Martin now works for Hewlett Packard creating network solutions. In his spare time he enjoys off roading and Power Boating with his son James.
Fg Off Carole Quilter RAFVRT - Adjutant
  Fg Off Carole Quilter first joined the ATC as a CI on 1116 (Woodley) Squadron. After a period on 1116 (Henley) DF, Carole moved to 2499 and was commissioned in July 2006.
Carole is currently the Adjutant, responsible for the day to day administration of the Sqn as well as instructing in first aid. Every camp place, course, competition and event is co-ordinated by Carole who ensures that 2499 makes the most of what is on offer. Carole also organises visits out to various places of interest to the cadets as well as guest speakers for the training programme.
In her spare time, Carole enjoys playing Golf, spending time with the family and the odd half of Guinness!
WO (ATC) Jon Lambert - Squadron Warrant Officer
 WO Jon Lambert joined 2499 Squadron as a cadet in 1988 and continued through until 1996, reaching the rank of Cadet Warrant Officer, evidence of the odd sense of humour held by the incumbent OC. During this time he was a member of the Squadron full and small bore shooting teams, gaining a Wing Representative Award for small bore target rifle and organised many Adventure Training weekends. Rumour has it that there may have been an certain amount of foot drill involved as well.
Jon rejoined the Squadron in 1998 and was appointed as an WO in November 2000, completing the Drill Instructor Course in 2002. He is currently the Squadron Warrant Officer, responsible for drill, discipline and supply as well as the Training Officer. He was the Wing Warrant Officer for Thames Valley Wing from 2006 to early 2012.
Jon is an Air Traffic Assistant at the London Area Control Centre, Swanwick. In his spare time he enjoys photography, rock climbing and hill walking in a smart, uniform manner.
FS (ATC) Martyn Billers - SNCO ic Discipline
 Flight Sergeant Martyn Billers "time expired" as a Cadet Warrant Officer in August 2007 and moved straight into post as a Sergeant. Martyn is a Community Sports Leader, Marksmanship Coach and Weapon Instructor; qualifications he gained as an Instructor Cadet. To these Martyn has added a Drill Instructor qualification. Following further development Martyn was promoted to Flight Sergeant in 2012.
In addition to the tradition sergeant roles of drill, dress and discipline, Martyn manages the sports programme, oversees marksmanship training and conducts training and development with the Cadet NCOs.
Martyn is a PGA Golf Professional and works at a local golf club. In his spare time Martyn enjoys playing golf, exercising at the gym, walking, and nights out.
Sgt (ATC) Daniel Cooper - SNCO ic RTF
 Sgt Dan Cooper joined 2499 (Wokingham) Squadron in 2004 as a cadet, moving through the ranks to Cadet Warrant Officer. Dan attended numerous camps and weekends away during his time as a cadet, achieving a bronze DofE award and first aid qualifications in the process. Reaching his 20th birthday Dan stayed at the squadron as a Civilian Instructor for a short time before his appointment to Adult Sergeant and a quick return to uniform.
In addition to the tradition sergeant roles of drill, dress and discipline, Dan is responsible for the Recruit Training Flight which receives new cadets onto the squadron and trains them through the Junior and First Class Cadet syllabus.
In his spare time Dan enjoys exercising at the gym, running and going out with friends.
Mrs Kathleen Lambert - D of E Officer
Although Mrs Kathleen Lambert was not a cadet, she was active with sports such as Tennis, Netball and Hockey, representing her school on many occasions. She also completed her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award before leaving school for University to study a BSc in Human Biology and Waste Management.
Kath joined the Squadron as a Civilian Instructor in June of 1999 and is currently the Squadron Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (DEAS) Officer, responsible for providing advice and support for cadets undertaking all levels of the scheme as well as instructing several subjects for First Class and Leading Cadet Classification and is a qualified First Aider and First Aid Instructor.
Kath is a Sonographer specialising in maternity ultrasound with a local NHS Hospitial Trust. In her spare time she enjoys photography, exercising at the gym and walking.
Mr Jonathan Last - Aviation Instructor
Mr Jonathan Last was a cadet with Wokingham squadron from 1999 to 2004 achieving CWO and staff cadet status by the end of his career. He attended 3 annual camps, over 10 weekend exercises and achieved a Bronze D of E Award.
Jon instructs cadets in most subjects with a special interest in airframes. He is also involved with Fieldcraft Training and can be found (or sometimes not, depending on the camouflage!) on most Squadron Exercises.
Jon is employed as an aviation engineer. In his spare time he is a keen cricketer.
Mr Mick Short - Aviation Instructor
Mr Andrew Short, known as Mick, was a cadet with 2420 Whitland and District SQN, No. 3 Welsh Wing from 1979 to 1983 reaching the rank of Cadet Flight Sergeant and Staff Cadet. During his time as a cadet he was awarded the RAF Marksman badge for shooting and completed a gliding scholarship to solo standard on Venture motorgliders at RAF Syerston. He also attended summer camp in Germany at RAF Laarbruch and a Cadet Leadership Course at Frimley. Flying included Sea King helicopters and DHC1 Chipmunks at RAF Brawdy in Wales.
Mick joined the RAF in 1983 as an Assistant Air Traffic Controller and completed tours at Church Fenton in the control tower; Scampton in Central Flying School Operations with a short detachment to Red Arrows flight operations; a 6 month detachment to Ascension Island in the South Atlantic with Hercules and Victor tanker detachments and 4 years at Gutersloh in Germany in the Combat Operations Centre working with Harrier, Puma and Chinook aircraft.
Mick joined the Civil Aviation Authority (NATS) in 1990 as an Air Traffic Services Assistant at West Drayton and is now working at the London Control Centre Swanwick as a Senior Systems Specialist managing a team of Support Specialists maintaining the Flight Data Processing systems for NATS.
His interests include karate, cycling, long distance running and aviation. Mick has flown in over 100 types of aircraft, gliders, helicopters and microlights and he is a gliding instructor with a gliding club based at RAF Odiham.
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