A Monterey Bay native, Art Siordia is an accomplished Aerospace Engineer and Test Pilot with a dynamic background in both unmanned and manned aviation. With over 4,000 hours of high performance UAS flight test experience, he has contributed to pioneering programs for NASA, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, SpaceX, and a variety of private aerospace innovators—specializing in unconventional and emerging flight systems.

Art also brings deep experience in manned aviation. As a competitor in the world’s first all electric air race, and involvement in the preservation of antique aircraft, Art brings a unique approach to honoring the roots of aviation while advancing its future

Outside of aerospace, Art is a competitive motorsports professional who has raced internationally at some of the world’s most iconic circuits. He has proudly represented nearly every major automotive brand distributed across North America, fusing precision engineering with high-performance driving on a global stage.