Mandy Hickson is a sought-after keynote speaker known for her engaging and passionate presentations across various business sectors.
With over 30 years of experience in aviation, Mandy began her career in the Royal Air Force in 1994. She made history as the first woman to fly the Tornado GR4 on the front line, operating in high-stakes environments like the ‘No Fly’ zone over Iraq. After leaving the RAF, Mandy retrained as a facilitator and coach specializing in human factors.
Mandy draws on her extensive experience in calculated risk-taking, decision-making under pressure, and the critical role of human factors. She translates these lessons from the cockpit into valuable insights for management and leadership contexts.
As an Aviation Ambassador for the Department for Transport, Mandy has gained recognition for her expertise. She has shared her strategies and insights with some of the world’s most successful organizations, emphasizing how to excel when the stakes are highest.
Mandy’s bestselling book, “An Officer, Not a Gentleman,” chronicles her inspirational journey to becoming a pioneering female fighter pilot.
In her new career as a well-known and respected international speaker, Mandy relates her experiences of working within an elite team with great clarity, outlining how the same values apply within any competitive environment. She has great lessons for businesses, organisations and individuals, based on her experiences on the front line- all delivered in her own inimitable style, with humour and relevance.
