Defining Excellence
Rob joined AeronautX in 2026 as Local Head of Training. In this role, he will lead training quality and standardisation across the centre, oversee and standardise the instructor body, safeguard course content and integrity, and serve as a point of compliance and regulatory liaison with EASA and the UK CAA.
He is an accomplished aviation professional with extensive experience in pilot training, compliance, and flight operations. Currently serving as TRI/TRE on the BD700, he has accumulated over 13,000 flight hours, including 2,100 on type. He holds multiple senior qualifications, including UK CAA Senior Examiner (all types), TRI/TRE and Base Trainer on the BD700. Throughout his career, he has held key roles at organizations such as VistaJet Ltd, where he advised on recurrent training programmes, introduced Evidence-Based Training (EBT), and coordinated regulatory approvals.
He has also led auditing and standardization of training programmes, compliance reviews of flight simulation training devices, and supported technical operations. Previously, he served as Global Head of Training at CAE UK and Fleet Manager for Bombardier, overseeing training centres, ensuring EASA and FAA compliance, and developing training policies while maintaining high instructor standards. Earlier in his career, he gained significant experience as a captain and instructor with airlines including EasyJet, Royal Brunei Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, and Air Europe. His deep understanding of the ATO business, combined with his network and instructional expertise, will be instrumental to the success of the ATS business case.
