Zach Lovering

Zach Lovering is a seasoned aerospace professional with extensive experience in engineering and leadership roles within the aviation industry. Currently serving as VP of Engineering at Zone 5 Technologies and an advisor for both Magpie Aviation and Jump Aero Incorporated, Zach has previously held significant positions such as VP Engineering at Elroy Air and Engineering Manager at Apple. Zach founded Aera Aircraft, Inc. and served as CEO while also taking on leadership positions at Airbus, overseeing urban air mobility systems and leading Project Vahana focused on autonomous aircraft development. Earlier career experience includes roles as Senior Aerospace Engineer at Wisk and Project Engineer at Helicopter Technology Company. Zach holds both a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering from UC San Diego.