Career Path(s):

- Engineering, Science & Technology

 

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​Describe your usual work environment:

 

Open-plan office.

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Please provide a brief description of your job:​

 

I have a number of different roles. At Cranfield I am the responsible manager for all staff, finance, research and activities related to aerospace at Cranfield University. I am also the Nin Exec Chair for a Digital Engineering company called CFMS Ltd, the Chairman of Aerospace Bristol Museum and a non exec Director for Graphene business Versarien.

 

​What made you decide to pursue your chosen career path?​

 

I chose Aerospace as a career path because I loved the dream of getting involved with Concorde.

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​What are the three key skills that are required for your job?​

 

Influencing skills, communication skills and broad understanding of aerospace engineering.

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What would you say is the biggest misconception about your job?​

 

That it is all about detail engineering.

 

​What advice would you give to a school student who is interested in pursuing a career similar to yours?​

 

Follow your dream.

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​If you could change one thing about the world what would it be?​

 

That we all respect each other​.