Robert Garbett FRAeS

Robert Garbett FRAeS has a diverse background in the aviation industry. Robert is currently serving as the Chief Executive at Drone Major Group, a company that provides advisory services in the drone industry. Since its launch in 2017, the company has been assisting enterprise businesses in adopting technology in rapidly evolving sectors.

In addition to their role at Drone Major, Garbett also serves as the Chief Executive at Innovation Major, a position they have held since 2020.

Garbett's earlier work experience includes serving as the Engineering Policy Airworthiness 1 at Defence Logistics Organisation (Strike). During their tenure from 2002 to 2006, they played a key role in developing and introducing the Airworthiness Competency Set (ACS) within the organization. Robert also contributed to the joint approach to the management of airworthiness delegations between DLO(Strike) and Defence Procurement Agency (DPA). Furthermore, Garbett was involved in developing the DLO(Strike) approach to dangerous substances and explosive atmospheres regulation and served as the secretariat for various airworthiness management groups.

Overall, Robert Garbett FRAeS brings extensive experience in the aviation industry, particularly in advisory services, airworthiness, and aviation safety policy.

Robert Garbett FRAeS attended Cranfield University from 1994 to 1997, where they obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (B Eng(hons)) degree in Electronic Systems Engineering. In 2004, they received a Certificate of Commendation from the Defence Logistics Organisation and obtained Civil Aviation Authority Accreditation from the British Army. In 2006, they obtained the Prince 2 Practitioner certification from Quanta Training Ltd. Furthermore, in September 2019, they achieved the FRAeS designation from the Royal Aeronautical Society.