Squadron Staff
The squadron is currently run by:
Flight Lieutenant Michael Falconer
Commanding Officer
A cadet with squadron from 1984 to 1991, Michael left the squadron to study Aeronautical Engineering at the University of Salford and graduated with an Honours degree in 1994. On returning to the area he was invited to re-join as a Civilian Instructor which he did in 1995. Five years later he gained his commission, and remained with the squadron as it's Training Officer, and became the Commanding Officer in January 2005 following the departure of the previous commander. He lives in Bridge of Weir with his wife and two children, and works for himself as an independant software developer/IT consultant. Having loved aviation since an early age he is currently undertaking training towards his Private Pilots Licence (PPL) at Prestwick Flying Club.
Flying Officer Pauline Gallagher
Squadron BTEC, First Aid, DoE and Communications Officer
Pauline started her cadet career in 1992, joining 49F (Greenock) Squadron. On enrolling at the University of Dundee she transferred to 1232 (City of Dundee) Squadron to continue as a cadet and learn more about the ATC as a whole, leaving in 1996. Graduating with an Honours degree in Computing Science in 1998, she took up a post with BT in Wolverhampton, rejoining the ATC there as a Civilian Instructor. Moving to Edinburgh for work commitments, she gained her commission while serving in Edinburgh and South Scotland Wing. After four years in Edinburgh and again for work commitments, she moved back to Greenock and transferred into 1701 (Johnstone) Sqn as its Adjutant. She works as an Operational Security manager for BT. Always keen on aeroplanes, she has done some training towards a PPL through winning a scholarship from Flying Scholarships for the Disabled. She intends to complete the training soon.
Flying Officer Naveed Kayani
Squadron Adjutant
Naveed has recently transferred to the squadron from 49F (Greenock) Squadron on a six month placement to learn the ropes as Squadron Adjutant. Originally a Civilian Instructor with 2175 (Rolls-Royce) Squadron, he was commissioned on 16th October 2006.
Mr. Kieran Harper
Civilian Instructor
Kieran was a cadet with the squadron from 1999 until 2003, and thenstayed at the squadron as a Civilian instructor. He lives in Lochwinnoch and studied Buisness Management before being employed by Morrisons. He is responsible for Basic Cadet Training and is also the captain of the squadrons air rifle shooting team.
Mr. Chris Maloney
Civilian Instructor
Mr. Guy Russell
Civilian Instructor