Examentrainers

Hello boys, we can beat you at your own game

		These women are professionals who all do jobs traditionally dominated by men. Being a woman doesn't mean they're afraid of hard physical work or tough challenges.
		Flight Lieutenant Su Bunning, 29, is a BOMB DISPOSAL OFFICER based at RAF Wittering
1		I've always been fascinated by aircraft and decided to become an RAF engineer when I was quite young. I've now been a serving officer for seven years and find weapons, engineering and bomb disposal particularly stimulating areas to work in. People think my job is dangerous because they're not aware of what makes bombs go bang. I don't think of it like that because I've learned how to deal with them. It's essential to use 100 per cent mental effort. My partner Jon doesn't worry about me because he has confidence in my abilities. In my current role I have 89 men reporting to me. There are no other women on the team. [id:3406], because at technical college I was the only female on the course.
2		I'm kept busy all day and this job is physically very demanding, so I do extra training in my spare time to keep fit. I myself have to be able to do everything that I expect from the men who work for me.
		Jacqueline Davis, 40, is the world's top female BODYGUARD
3		Some men are surprised when they find out they're going to work with a woman bodyguard, especially in the Middle East. I was in Egypt once, training policemen in anti-terrorist techniques. During the day they listened to me, but in the evening I went back to being just a female who was ignored and expected to walk behind them. One day an embassy official turned up to see how it was going. As a test, he told one of the policemen to floor me. So I decked this poor bloke and stood on his windpipe until the official yelled: 'Let him go!'
4		I've worked with many celebrities, but I turned down the chance to work for Madonna because I was worried that looking after her would turn into a media scrum. Also, she wasn't paying enough.
		Diana Nell, 21, works as a MECHANIC for a national garage chain
5		I started off as a receptionist in a garage and one day I asked my boss if he could teach me a few things so that I'd be able to do the maintenance on my own Toyota. The more I learnt about it, the more interested I became, so I decided to become a mechanic.
6		Occasionally, customers ask me if I know what I'm doing and I just explain that I am fully trained and qualified. That reassures them. At first [id:3409], but now I don't let it upset me any more.
7		The guys at work have looked after me so well. I love them to bits. I'm part of the team and I'm very happy working here. If a nice-looking woman goes by, they might make a comment. Lads will be lads! I don't want the guys to feel they have to tiptoe around me just because I'm a girl. If I'm having a problem with a boyfriend I might even ask their advice from the male perspective.
8		My job has never got in the way of any relationship and it's a good feeling to know I've made my mark in a job that's unusual for a woman.
		'Now'