Rob Roedts

Rob Roedts is Vice President of Engineering at Cirrus Aircraft, based in Duluth, Minnesota. He is an aerospace engineering leader with extensive experience across aircraft design, certification, and production. Prior to Cirrus, Rob held multiple leadership roles at Columbia Helicopters, where he led engineering, manufacturing, and production teams supporting FAA-certified aircraft programs, new product development, and legacy fleet sustainment.

Rob began his career working with leading aerospace organizations including GE Aviation, Pratt & Whitney, Insitu, and LifePort, technically contributing to aircraft engines, UAV systems, and specialized aircraft interiors.

He holds a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from Penn State and a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering and Mathematics from Virginia Tech. He is also a certified pilot and FAA Designated Engineering Representative (DER) with deep expertise in flight analysis and aircraft certification.