Flt Lt Cheeseman joined the ATC in 1993 and has been with Air Cadets for over 40 years joining 1334 in 2010 as a Squadron Officer. Flt Lt Cheeseman previously served on other Squadrons including 308 City of Colchester for two separate tours. In between these tours, Flt Lt Cheeseman was OC of 1830 Tendring Hundred Squadron ATC for 15 years. Qualifications are held in Fieldcraft, Marksmanship Shooting, First Aid, Media, Camping Leader and also teaching some of the more technical subjects in the classroom usually at Leading, Senior and Master Cadet level.
Flt Lt Cheeseman has also undergone the Air Cadet mental welfare training which is to help Cadets with all aspects of their mental health and to help them find the right agency for any of their Mental Health needs.
Flt Lt Cheeseman is also a fully qualified Minibus and off-road 4x4 driver both are military qualifications.