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Torrie Meliska
Connecting People Through Advanced Air Mobility at Wisk Aero
Torrie Meliska is the Product Manager for Vertiports and Infrastructure at Wisk Aero, a company developing autonomous electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.13 She leads Wisk's efforts in vertiport development and infrastructure partnerships, working with standards development bodies and infrastructure partners to advance the company's goals in the emerging air taxi industry.3
Meliska has been vocal about the need for early adoption of autonomous vertiports in the eVTOL industry. She emphasizes the importance of future-proofing vertiport infrastructure to accommodate autonomous aircraft, as Wisk plans to move directly to autonomous craft in the coming years.1 Her work involves ensuring that vertiports are equipped with the necessary systems for safe autonomous operations, including digital communication capabilities and hazard avoidance systems.1
At Wisk, Meliska has been involved in developing a Concept of Operations (ConOps) for vertiports, which outlines how autonomous eVTOLs should interact with fleet operators and vertiport infrastructure.1 She has also participated in discussions with development partners and cities regarding Wisk's first operational efforts.1
Meliska's LinkedIn profile indicates that she has crafted a comprehensive 1000-hour MBA curriculum from publicly available online courses, demonstrating her commitment to continuous learning and professional development.2
