AHIA convenor retires after launch in November 2012
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AHIA convenor retires after launch in November 2012
MEDIA RELEASE
AUSTRALIAN HELICOPTER INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
From: Peter Crook, President AHIA
The AHIA wishes to advise that Rob Rich, Convener of the AHIA, has resigned from his Executive position on the Board for a well-earned retirement. Effective 30 June 2016.
Robs passion and enthusiasm for the helicopter industry has not wavered in the almost 50 years I have known him. It was his foresight that saw the need for a helicopter industry representative body and in November 2012 the AHIA was incorporated. Without this representation the industry would not be as well off as it is today.
Few realize the wealth of experience and knowledge Rob bought to the industry. He commenced flying as an Army pilot in 1964 and a brief summary of his experience is,
Army Instructor Pilot
Vietnam service, flew in the Battle of Long Tan on 18 August 1966
Standards Officer at US Army School of Aviation, Fort Rucker Alabama
Senior Maintenance Test Pilot Hawker de Havilland, Bell 47 to Caribou
CASA Examiner of Airmen
EMS/SAR Pilot Queensland Rescue, B412
Accredited Safety Course Provider
Registered Aviation Auditor
Certified Trainer
Event organizer for Pacific 2013, Offshore Helicopter Conference
Event organizer for the incredibly successful Rotortech 2014 and 2016 with bookings now being received for Rotortech 2018.
It is of significance that Rotortech 2014 and 2016 both generated sales in excess of $30Million.
In recognition of Robs dedication to the Association and the industry, the AHIA has awarded him an inaugural AHIA Life Membership. At an appropriate event/venue we will publicly formalize this award.
Thank you Rob.
AHIA
AUSTRALIAN HELICOPTER INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
From: Peter Crook, President AHIA
The AHIA wishes to advise that Rob Rich, Convener of the AHIA, has resigned from his Executive position on the Board for a well-earned retirement. Effective 30 June 2016.
Robs passion and enthusiasm for the helicopter industry has not wavered in the almost 50 years I have known him. It was his foresight that saw the need for a helicopter industry representative body and in November 2012 the AHIA was incorporated. Without this representation the industry would not be as well off as it is today.
Few realize the wealth of experience and knowledge Rob bought to the industry. He commenced flying as an Army pilot in 1964 and a brief summary of his experience is,
Army Instructor Pilot
Vietnam service, flew in the Battle of Long Tan on 18 August 1966
Standards Officer at US Army School of Aviation, Fort Rucker Alabama
Senior Maintenance Test Pilot Hawker de Havilland, Bell 47 to Caribou
CASA Examiner of Airmen
EMS/SAR Pilot Queensland Rescue, B412
Accredited Safety Course Provider
Registered Aviation Auditor
Certified Trainer
Event organizer for Pacific 2013, Offshore Helicopter Conference
Event organizer for the incredibly successful Rotortech 2014 and 2016 with bookings now being received for Rotortech 2018.
It is of significance that Rotortech 2014 and 2016 both generated sales in excess of $30Million.
In recognition of Robs dedication to the Association and the industry, the AHIA has awarded him an inaugural AHIA Life Membership. At an appropriate event/venue we will publicly formalize this award.
Thank you Rob.
AHIA
