As part of the #ICanYouCan series, we’re introducing you to some inspirational women in the industry, who explain where they work, their educational journey, the best piece of advice they have been given and the change they would like to see with respect to gender balance, diversity and inclusion.
We’re pleased to introduce you to Diana Simisola Adebajo:
Please describe your role at your organisation
I am currently on a graduate programme where I am learning and developing skills relevant to different departments of the business. I spent my first year in business development where I worked on quoting, bidding, communicating with and building good rapport with customers and suppliers. I am now in my second year of the programme where I am focussing on quality assurance. Here I generate in-process measuring sheets, first article inspection reports, work on internal and external improvement reports as well as perform audits to make sure the company conform to ISO standards. In addition to this, I have been the project manager for an innovate UK project that focuses on researching and developing innovative improvements to aerospace and defence within the UK.
How did your education and career path lead you to this point?
I went down the traditional route of going to university where I recently received a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. University allowed me to acquire new knowledge and explore my interests further. My university lecturers and career advisors were very helpful in assisting with navigating the next steps after graduation.
What is the best piece of advice you have ever been given?
Do not stop learning. This is extremely important especially as things are changing so fast with increased globalisation and technological advancements. Being open minded will help in being a lifelong learner.
What change would you like to see in the aviation & aerospace industry in relation to gender balance, diversity and inclusion?
I would love to see more women in the industry especially in the areas that are male dominated such as engineering and design. I would also like to see more investments in creating environments that promote inclusivity and diversity.