The problem of robust disturbance rejection for left invertible linear systems, with nonlinear uncertain structure and with measurable and nonmeasurable disturbances, is solved via an independent from the uncertainties static measurement output feedback law. The necessary and sufficient conditions for the problem to have a solution are established. The general explicit expression of the measurement output feedback matrix and the measurement disturbances feedback matrix are derived. The feedback invariant poles are determined. Sufficient conditions for robust disturbance rejection with simultaneous robust stability are also established. The rejection of the influence of the rotary gust disturbing the vertical velocity of the longitudinal motion of an aircraft is achieved.

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