Bob has over 50 years experience in the Defence aviation industry. He has expertise in aircraft maintenance and engineering across multiple platforms, the Defence regulatory framework, logistics management and training and development. He has held roles including:

• Senior Maintenance Manager
• Deputy Director Training Management Services (DASA)
• Defence representative on Industry Advisory Boards
• Lecturer RMIT University – Aircraft Accident Investigation; and
• Development of online learning solutions for the Defence sector

Bob holds a Masters of Business from RMIT University and has also been recognised for excellence in teaching by receiving the RMIT Vice-Chancellor’s Distinguished Teaching Award.