In brief...

It was an idea that came about as a result of a meeting we had with the then aviation minister Baroness Sugg. We launched at Farnborough (Airshow) last year and just last month announced we have 100 signatories. It has real momentum. It’s not just a bit of paper – it’s solid work we’re doing. The companies signing up have made various commitments to improving gender diversity. Easyjet and Flybe have already done a lot of work getting more female pilots onboard. We’ve had a lot of interest from other countries – Germany and the Netherlands – and a lot of support in Ireland too.

Yes, I played at a wedding just last Saturday and I actually get paid for doing it! It's hardly anything but it’s nice to get paid for doing something using your brain and your hands. I’ve been a musician since I was a child so it keeps me busy. I do a lot of singing as well and I’m taking a singing exam next month. It’s my hobby and my release. I also started the Airbus Filton Workplace Choir. We’ve now got 30 members and it’s been a very engaging and energising thing to do.

You've been involved in several diversity initiatives including Pride@airbus and founding the UK’S Women in Aviation and Aerospace Charter...

You're a church organist in your spare time...