Rob Hardie

Rob Hardie is a highly experienced aviation professional currently serving as the Safety, Quality & Compliance Manager at Pionair Australia Pty Ltd since October 2022, specializing as a CASA Approved Part 119/121 Safety Manager. Previously, Rob held the position of Aviation Safety Manager and Security Contact Officer at the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia from September 2021 to September 2022, where responsibilities included the management of the Part 119 Safety Management System (SMS) and maintaining regulatory compliance. Rob's extensive career began in 1995, with roles at various airlines including Virgin Australia, where a significant focus was on safety investigations and strategic safety initiatives. Other notable positions include Chief Pilot and Check Captain at Sunshine Express Airlines, Fokker 100 First Officer at Alliance Airlines, and numerous positions involving flight safety and operations management across multiple aviation organizations.