Mandy Hickson boasts over 30 years of experience in aviation. She joined the Royal Air Force in 1994 and flew the Tornado GR4 on the front line, operating in hostile environments such as patrolling the ‘No Fly’ zone over Iraq. After leaving the RAF, she retrained as a facilitator and coach in human performance factors. Drawing on her experiences in calculated risk-taking, decision-making under pressure, and the critical role of humans in complex systems, she translates these vivid lessons from the cockpit to various management and leadership contexts.
Currently, Mandy serves as an Aviation Ambassador for the Department for Transport. She is also a highly sought-after keynote speaker across various business sectors, known for her humorous and passionate presentations that inspire those around her. Mandy has shared her insights with some of the world’s most successful organizations, discussing strategies and behaviors to adopt when stakes are high.
Recently, Mandy launched her bestselling book, An Officer, Not a Gentleman, which chronicles her inspirational journey to becoming a pioneering female fighter pilot. Her remarkable story continues to motivate and empower audiences globally.
Mandy Hickson boasts over 30 years of experience in aviation. She joined the Royal Air Force in 1994 and flew the Tornado GR4 on the front line, operating in hostile environments such as patrolling the ‘No Fly’ zone over Iraq. After leaving the RAF, she retrained as a facilitator and coach in human performance factors. Drawing on her experiences in calculated risk-taking, decision-making under pressure, and the critical role of humans in complex systems, she translates these vivid lessons from the cockpit to various management and leadership contexts.
Currently, Mandy serves as an Aviation Ambassador for the Department for Transport. She is also a highly sought-after keynote speaker across various business sectors, known for her humorous and passionate presentations that inspire those around her. Mandy has shared her insights with some of the world’s most successful organizations, discussing strategies and behaviors to adopt when stakes are high.
Recently, Mandy launched her bestselling book, An Officer, Not a Gentleman, which chronicles her inspirational journey to becoming a pioneering female fighter pilot. Her remarkable story continues to motivate and empower audiences globally.
