Robert Hammond had a 35-year career as an Air Traffic Controller, serving in Fredericton, NB, St. John’s, NL, Halifax, NS, and Riverview, NB. He also held roles as an instructor, supervisor, and operations specialist. After retiring, he spent a year in Baghdad, Iraq, as an Approach Air Traffic Controller and instructor. Robert is a licensed commercial pilot with 2,500 flight hours.
From 1999 to 2001, Robert and his wife also owned and operated Pizzazz Home Cooking to Go, an independent business in Riverview, NB, financed through OMISTA Credit Union.
An active volunteer, he has contributed to several organizations, including the Greater Moncton SPCA (now PAW). He currently serves as Maritime Director for the Canadian Owners and Pilots Association, advocating for the general aviation community in Canada.
Robert is married and has two grown children who, along with their families, reside in Riverview, NB.