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Home On the Wire Metapilot Academy Launches MBA with Senior Leaders from Boeing, Stellantis & U.S. Air Force
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Metapilot Academy Launches MBA with Senior Leaders from Boeing, Stellantis & U.S. Air Force

New Aerospace, Defense and Space MBA Launches, connect with top OEMs like Boeing and Stellantis directly in the program

Boeing-backed Metapilot Academy adds Stellantis & U.S. Air Force leaders to its board to train post-AI aerospace executives.

AI agents have replaced over 77,000 tech workers in 2025 alone. The average is 498 layoffs per day. Google , Meta , Amazon , Microsoft โ€”the list grows daily. Add to that the looming 12% federal workforce reduction in the U.S., scientific brain drain from The National Institutes of Health and National Science Foundation (NSF) cuts, and the EU’s massive defense reallocation post-Ukraine. This is not a blip. Itโ€™s the end of an eraโ€”and the beginning of another.ย 

At the same time, the landscape is volatile. Companies like Volocopter and Lilium have collapsed, while Archer , Joby Aviation , and EHang (NASDAQ: EH) prepare for the first commercial air taxi launches. In space, Firefly Aerospace and Isar Aerospace have demonstrated that new startups can break through spaceโ€”and even land on the Moon. Those who navigate this new reality with strategic insight and technical depth will define the future of aerospace, defense, and AI. The Metapilot Executive Board Program has been created for those at the forefront of this transformation. This is not a typical executive programโ€”it is a high-level industry consortium backed by a board of leaders from United States Space Force, Lockheed Martin , GE Aerospace , Hyundai Motor Company (ํ˜„๋Œ€์ž๋™์ฐจ) , United States Air Force NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration , European Space Agency – ESA , and others.

The Metapilot Executive Board Program has been created for those at the forefront of this transformation. This is not a typical executive programโ€”it is a high-level industry consortium backed by a board of leaders from United States Space Force, Lockheed Martin , GE Aerospace , Hyundai Motor Company (ํ˜„๋Œ€์ž๋™์ฐจ) , United States Air Force NASA – National Aeronautics and Space Administration , European Space Agency – ESA , and others.

What the board is looking for in a Metapilot

These developments underscore the need for human strategic insight, diplomatic acumen, and a commitment to building an advanced civilizationโ€”one that echoes Star Trek or Asimovโ€™s vision of a peaceful, thriving society rather than descending into violence or chaos. The current situation calls for someone with the right skillset and connections, that can think in millenia and be the hero the future needs. With $5T+ invested, we estimated 2M+ new career paths opening across our partner OEMs, which is why the board and curriculum is designed by the OEM decision makers like Stellantis , Boeing and United States Air Force Academy .

In this new landscape, only those who train for what comes next will lead it.

We accept < 1 % of applicants. Competitive applicants combine:

  • Engineering or scientific excellence (patents, publications, flight hours)
  • Psychological and physical resilience under pressure
  • Diplomatic acumen and cultural intelligence
  • A can-do attitude and service mindsetโ€”no influencers, only trailblazers
  • Deep curiosity about space, mathematics, and advanced technology
  • Clear understanding of how to add value where AI agents cannot

The Academy offer two tracks:

  1. For seasoned executives aiming to join the boardโ€”to boost career, knowledge, and network in a volatile industry.
  2. For rising talent in aerospace, engineering, neuroscience, and spatial computingโ€”to become tomorrowโ€™s industry leaders.
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  • Diana Deca is the founder and CEO of Neurobotx, a Boeing-backed leader in spatial computing for aerospace and mobility. She is also the founder of Metapilot Academy, the worldโ€™s first MBA program focused on defense, aerospace, and AI โ€” with executive faculty from Boeing, Stellantis, NASA, the U.S. Air Force, and more. Diana holds a PhD in neuroscience, with research spanning brain-computer interfaces, spatial navigation, and immersive technologies.

    As a professor and editor at Cambridge University Press, she bridges science, entrepreneurship, and deep tech. Diana has helped raise over $500M for next-gen mobility companies and works at the intersection of generative AI, defense innovation, and education reform. She is passionate about preparing the next generation of leaders to navigate a post-AGI world and believes the future of learning lies in immersive, mission-driven experiences.

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