Mr. Stephen Ley is currently serving in the role of Associate Professor for the School of Aviation Sciences at Utah Valley University.  Special projects include the deployment of a new Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Technology Management, the development of a new Part 147 Aircraft Maintenance Technician School, and research and projects involving workforce and infrastructure development for Advanced Air Mobility Aircraft including e-Aircraft.  Industry participation includes Utah Advanced Aviation Maintenance Planning (UAAMP), the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Emerging Technologies Committee, Aviation Technician Education Council (ATEC) Regulatory Committee and Emerging Technologies sub-committee, National Center of Autonomous Technologies (NCAT), ASTM International, and the National Electric Vehicle Consortium (NEVC).