Lydia Hambour
About Lydia Hambour
Lydia Hambour serves as the Principal of Licensing Compliance and Safety at Rocket Lab USA in Auckland, New Zealand, a position she has held since 2019. Her previous experience includes managerial roles in fatigue risk management at JetBlue Airways and American Airlines, as well as safety management positions at easyJet.
Work at Rocket Lab
Lydia Hambour has served as Principal of Licensing Compliance and Safety at Rocket Lab USA since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for ensuring adherence to licensing regulations and safety standards within the organization. Her position is based in Auckland, New Zealand, where she has contributed to the company's operational integrity for over five years.
Previous Experience in Aviation Safety
Before joining Rocket Lab, Lydia Hambour held several significant positions in the aviation industry. She worked at JetBlue Airways as the Manager of the Fatigue Risk Management System from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, she was the FRMS Safety Manager at easyJet from 2009 to 2011 and served as a Senior Manager for Fatigue Risk Management at American Airlines from 2011 to 2014. Her extensive background includes roles focused on safety management and compliance in high-stakes environments.
Education and Expertise
Lydia Hambour earned her Bachelor's degree from Swinburne University of Technology in Sydney, completing her studies from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in safety management principles, which she has applied throughout her career in both aviation and aerospace sectors.
Career Development in Aviation
Lydia's career in aviation began at easyJet, where she worked as an FRMS Analyst from 2008 to 2010. She then transitioned to American Airlines, where she held multiple roles, including Senior Manager of the Internal Evaluation Program from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she worked as a Project Officer at Adelaide Airport Limited from 2005 to 2006, further enhancing her expertise in safety and compliance.