Upon completion of Fast Jet flying training he was posted to the Jaguar at RAF Coltishall. Following the Jaguar he was posted to the Tornado GR4 at RAF Lossiemouth and onto 12(B) Squadron in May 2002. During his time on 12(B) Sqn he completed numerous overseas detachments and exercises and four operational tours over Iraq, including Operation Resinate South and OP Telic. He was awarded a Mention-in- Dispatches for his role during the early missions of the second Gulf War in March 2003.

Flt Lt Kimberley then became a QFI at RAF Linton-on-Ouse in 2005 and amassed over 1000hrs on the Tucano. In 2008 he was selected for the RAAF CFS Exchange at RAAF East Sale in Australia, arriving there with his family in Sep 08. During his time in Australia Flt Lt Kimberley flew multiple aircraft types, including the CT4B Piston trainer, Pilatus PC-9 Turboprop, Hawk 127 Advanced Jet Trainer and the F/A-18 Hornet fighter. Returning to the UK, Flt Lt Kimberley was posted to CFS Tutors at 115(R)Sqn, RAF Cranwell, where he trains qualified service Pilots to become QFIs. During his service career he has flown over 2600hrs in 12 different aircraft types with over 800 instructional hours.

Flt Lt Kimberley is also a Champion Hang Glider pilot, having started aged just 16. He has been British Open Champion, Forces Champion and he finished 3rd in the UK National Championships in 2006. Flt Lt Kimberley has represented Great Britain in many international competitions throughout Europe.

Flt Lt Kimberley lives Near Nottingham with his wife Tanya and their three children.