Art Siordia
Advisor
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, with a lifelong passion for historic flight. He is actively involved in the preservation and restoration of historic aircraft, driven by a commitment 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.
Art also brings deep experience in manned aviation, with a lifelong passion for historic flight. He is actively involved in the preservation and restoration of historic aircraft, driven by a commitment 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.
Marina, California, United States
Aerospace
Established in California’s Monterey Bay region, DART is a nonprofit organization committed to advancing the aerospace economy through strategic development and collaboration.
Emerging technologies in aerospace are reshaping a wide range of sectors—including transportation, national defense, public safety, natural resources, energy, and climate resiliency. As these technologies rapidly evolve, they generate an urgent need for coordinated, future-ready support systems that can adapt to shifting demands. DART addresses this need by empowering businesses through innovative strategies that strengthen capacity, foster resilience, and promote long-term economic vitality.
Emerging technologies in aerospace are reshaping a wide range of sectors—including transportation, national defense, public safety, natural resources, energy, and climate resiliency. As these technologies rapidly evolve, they generate an urgent need for coordinated, future-ready support systems that can adapt to shifting demands. DART addresses this need by empowering businesses through innovative strategies that strengthen capacity, foster resilience, and promote long-term economic vitality.
