Nigel Cunningham Email & Phone Number

Bournemouth International Airport

Planning EW Exercises across the globe since 2014

Final employment before leaving the Royal Navy in 2014

I acted as the Office in Charge of the Lynx simulator facility at RNAS Yeovilton.• We lead the training and assessment of student aircrew undergoing Aircraft and Operational Conversion to the Maritime Lynx by use of the Lynx Synthetic training devices.• We have 15 devices ranging from SBT units to the utilisation of 2 Full Mission Simulators • We provide continuation training for all Maritime Lynx aircrew and additionally support the conversion of Lynx aircrew from one Mark to another. • We ensure that the synthetic training devices are kept at the correct aircraft modification state raising comprehensive Statements of requirement to enhance the fidelity of flying training. • We are responsible for reviewing the training needs within the Lynx training system, proposing changes as necessary and participating in the identification of the synthetic training requirements for SATURN/Wildcat/FRC. • We liaise with other simulation facilities and Navy Cmd HQ to ensure that ‘best practice’ is being applied in the Lynx Helicopter Force. • We lead the team who selects the Flight crew and arrange presentation of the CAE sponsored Simulator Award on an annual basis.

The Lynx Observer desk Officer for Naval Flying Standards Flight. A CFS agent I was responsible for maintenance of aviation standards within the Maritime Lynx helicopter Force.I was a CFS Agent for Lynx 3 & 8, Merlin 1 and Sea King 4/5 &7 and Jetstream (Sadly Missed). Additionally, we examined the aircrew of other nations such as Portugal and MalaysiaAccountable for the mentoring and coaching of Instructors as well as conducting annual and periodic assessments on all Helicopter Observers and Aircrewmen. I additionally conducted examinations on Instructors as part of their upgrades.

702 Nas - Rnas Yeovilton

• Responsible for delivering Observer training to the Lynx Helicopter Training Squadron.• Responsible for the introduction of NVG training into the Lynx Helicopter Force Training pipeline.• During this period I led a team responsible for initiating a Squadron led TNA, re-writing the Course design, including new I-Specs, A-Specs and courseware.• Lead NVG Instructor

During this period I was responsible for ensuring that training standards and procedures were strictly adhered to

Rnas Portland / Rnasyeovilton

Flying training and thenFlight Observer of:HMS CoventryHMS ArgyllFlight Commander of:HMS Argyll - Type 23 FrigateHMS Coventry - Type 22 FrigateHMS Manchester - Type 42 Destroyer

Rnas Portland

I served in 3 Small ships flights as an Aircrewman before converting to Search and Rescue duties on 772 Squadron and Lee On Solent Search and Rescue unit. I was also involved in the integration of Counter- Terrorism duties as well as the Introduction of Night Vision Goggles to the Squadron