Heather Samartino

VP Of Finance at AURA Network Systems

Heather Samartino has a strong background in finance and accounting, with over 10 years of experience in various roles. Heather began their career in 2013 as an Accountant at Avyve, where they worked for a year. Heather then joined OTA Broadcasting, LLC as an Accounting Manager in September 2014, where they stayed for five years until December 2019. In 2018, they joined C-Band Alliance as a Controller, where they worked until April 2020. Most recently, Heather has been employed at AURA Network Systems. Heather started as an Accounting Manager in January 2020 and was promoted to Financial Planning and Analysis Manager in February 2022. Currently, they hold the position of Controller at AURA Network Systems, where they have been since January 2023.

Heather Samartino has a bachelor's degree in Business and Marketing Education from North Carolina State University. Additionally, they hold a master's degree in Accountancy from Western Carolina University.

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AURA Network Systems

AURA (which stands for Advanced Ultra Reliable Aviation) is on a mission to deliver an FAA-compliant nationwide network utilizing a unique, licensed aviation spectrum to accelerate advanced levels of autonomy in the National Airspace System. Its vision is to empower the aerospace industry’s pioneering technology solutions that improve accessibilityand safety, drive economic expansion and further environmental sustainability – while transforming the concept of aviation for crewed and uncrewed aircraft. AURA’s frequencies in the 450 MHz band have extraordinary propagation characteristics ideal for secure and reliable communications. The company’s technology increases the commercial viability of autonomous operations.


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