Adelle began her aviation career in 1998 and gained her pilot’s license with British Aerospace in Adelaide, Australia. Her first commercial flying role was back in the UK with British Midland, and later she joined Virgin Atlantic, where she also took on additional responsibilities as a Human Factors instructor and peer support pilot.
Adelle then went on to work at the Civil Aviation Authority in roles including safety performance and airspace modernisation. Her last role with the regulator was as Head of Spaceflight Licensing and Monitoring where she was responsible for enabling UK spaceflight activity through effective regulation, legislation and safety risk management.
Adelle now works in the energy sector as an advisor within a team of aviation, marine, and land transport specialists. She has a BSc in Applied Sciences and a postgraduate degree in Emergency Preparedness and Management. Adelle is a Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of aviation professionals.
Outside of work, Adelle enjoys exploring new destinations to fuel creativity and strategic thinking. She lives in Windsor with her husband and young son, enjoying sailing and traveling as a family.