A Royal Navy Air Traffic Controller working in Devonport has received a prestigious award.
Lieutenant Jason Le Huray, who works with the HMNB Devonport’s Fleet Operational Sea Training (FOST) organisation, has been awarded the Fleet Air Arm’s Air Traffic Management Fulmar Award, for his role as an air traffic control officer on HMS Queen Elizabeth. The award was presented by FOST Captain (Ships) Andy Ingham.
Lieutenant Le Huray was recognised for his significant and active role whilst serving onboard the HMS Queen Elizabeth. He consistently delivered to a high standard on a daily basis and been noted for taking the initiative on a number of safety and carrier procedures that have supported the UK’s carrier strike capability.
Part of the Citation for the prestigious award read:
“A second tourist controller on his first sea tour, he has personally committed to the carrier strike endeavour by playing a key role in ensuring both F-35 and Merlin are successfully and safely integrated into air traffic management procedures. As a fully endorsed air traffic controller he has been embarked throughout for all phases of the ship’s activity, taking her from a trials ship to one providing safe and efficient air traffic control to the largest air wing embarked in a British carrier since before he was born, skillfully coordinating jets and helicopters in both the tower and radar environments.
“Le Huray’s hard work, dedication and effort have made the most valuable contribution to the development and delivery of ATC operations, at the forefront of Defence aviation and the renaissance of British carrier strike.”
