Cadet Unit Commander

FLTLT Alex Koppenaal,

NZCF

Joining in 2001 as a Cadet, FLTLT Koppenaal took command of the unit in 2011. He has overall responsibility for the unit.

Executive Officer (XO)

Currently Vacant

Warrant Officer

Vacant

The CDTWO is the operational link between the NCO's and the Officers. 

Training Officer

FGOFF Emma Mearns,

NZCF

A cadet from 19 Squadron, FGOFF Mearns joined the unit in 2014, and was commissioned in 2015. She is responsible for the unit training.

Adjutant

FGOFF Cameron Mearns,

NZCF

A cadet since 2007, FGOFF Mearns has remained with the unit, and is now responsible for the second year cadets.

Assistant TO / EO

SS Philip Moyle

A cadet of the unit since 2013, SS Moyle joined the unit staff in 2020.

Equipment Officer

SS Diana Penitala

Basic 1 Flight

Commander

PLTOFF James Devereaux

A cadet since 2001, PLTOFF Devereaux has returned from overseas. He is now responsible for the first year cadets.

Basic 2 Flight

Commander

PLTOFF Edward Ring

UO Ring joined the unit as a cadet in 2010. He is now responsible for NCO development for our senior cadets, as well as the unit uniform and equipment.

Proficiency Flight Commander

SS Soo-Myoung Jang

SS Jang joined the unit as a cadet in 2010. In 2017 he returned as Supplementary Staff, and is now responsible for the training of the third year cadets. 

Advanced/NCO Flight Commander

FGOFF Emma Mearns,

NZCF

A cadet from 19 Squadron, FGOFF Mearns joined the unit in 2014, and was commissioned in 2015. She is responsible for the unit training.