Michael Veley

Michael Veley is a seasoned aerospace professional with extensive experience in flight testing and engineering. Currently, Michael operates as a Small Business Owner at Wayward Drones since June 2020, providing drone services. In parallel, Michael has been a Senior Flight Test Specialist at Gulfstream Aerospace since May 2017, focusing on the development and certification of the GVIII-G700 and GVII-G600 aircraft. Previous roles include Manager/Sr Engineering Specialist at Textron Aviation, Director of Flight Test and Chief Flight Test Engineer at Eclipse Aviation, and Section Chief at Cessna Aircraft Company, alongside experience as a Senior Flight Test Engineer at Strike Aircraft Test Directorate and Section Chief/Captain at 4950th Test Wing. Michael holds a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.