538 ‘Buffalo’ Squadron is staffed by specially trained Officers of the Canadian Armed Forces Reserve, and Civilian Volunteers who work along side them. Within our military staff alone, over 50 years of cadet and military experience will guide the youth of the program with 538. Most of our staff have full-time jobs outside of the CAF, while others are students at college and university. While we are paid members of the staff, the bulk of our work is done outside of training hours and is done on a voluntary basis. We work for the Cadets, to give them the best possible experience.

Officers and Civilian Staff

for General Training Enquiries:  538air@cadets.gc.ca

Captain Johnathan Hochbaum

Commanding Officer

Lt. Jean-Pierre Simboli

Standards Officer

Lt. Mitchell Irving

Training Officer/Advanced Leadership Program

Capt Jason Leblanc

Level Officer

2nd Lieutenant Corey Reid

Supply Officer

Civilian Instructor (CI) Noelle Dierickse

Administration Officer

2Lt. Corey Reid

Supply Officer

Civilian Volunteer (CV) Douglas Delegarde

Assistant Supply Officer