Lydia Hambour
About Lydia Hambour
Lydia Hambour is a Principal of Licensing Compliance and Safety at Rocket Lab USA, with extensive experience in fatigue risk management across various airlines. She has held significant roles at American Airlines, easyJet, and JetBlue Airways, contributing to safety and compliance in the aviation industry.
Current Role at Rocket Lab USA
Lydia Hambour serves as the Principal of Licensing Compliance and Safety at Rocket Lab USA. She has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's commitment to safety and regulatory compliance in the aerospace sector. Based in Auckland, New Zealand, her role involves overseeing compliance with licensing requirements and ensuring safety protocols are met within the organization.
Previous Experience at American Airlines
Lydia Hambour worked at American Airlines in various senior management roles from 2011 to 2014. She served as the Senior Manager for Fatigue Risk Management, focusing on the implementation of safety measures related to crew fatigue. Additionally, she held the position of Senior Manager for the Internal Evaluation Program, where she was responsible for assessing and improving internal processes to enhance operational safety.
Experience at EasyJet
At EasyJet, Lydia Hambour held multiple positions from 2008 to 2011. She began as an FRMS Analyst, where she contributed to the analysis and management of fatigue risk. Subsequently, she advanced to the role of FRMS Safety Manager, overseeing safety initiatives related to fatigue management for the airline. Her tenure at EasyJet spanned two years in each role.
Role at JetBlue Airways
Lydia Hambour worked at JetBlue Airways from 2015 to 2018 as the Manager of the Fatigue Risk Management System. In this role, she was responsible for developing and implementing strategies to manage fatigue among flight crews. Her work focused on enhancing safety and operational efficiency within the airline's operations in Long Island City, New York.
Education and Academic Background
Lydia Hambour studied at Swinburne University of Technology in Sydney, where she earned her Bachelor's degree from 2003 to 2007. Her education provided her with a foundation in safety management and compliance, which has been integral to her career in the aviation industry.