Arthur C. Dela Peña is an Associate Professor of Aviation Maintenance Technology at the National Aviation Academy of the Philippines, formerly known as the Philippine State College of Aeronautics, with more than 25 years of experience in **aircraft maintenance technology, aviation safety, technical education, research, and quality assurance**. He holds a Master of Education in Aeronautics Management and a Bachelor of Science in Aircraft Maintenance Engineering, with doctoral coursework in Aeronautical Management and ongoing graduate studies in PhD Engineering Management. His professional expertise includes aircraft maintenance engineering, inspection and reliability, aviation safety, human factors, risk management, competency assurance, curriculum development, aviation education, regulatory compliance, and technical assessment.Dr. Dela Peña is an experienced **academic reviewer, research adviser, panelist, curriculum reviewer, and quality-management professional**. His research interests encompass AI and data-driven aviation, predictive maintenance, digital maintenance systems, aviation operational resilience, sustainable aviation, advanced air mobility, airport and air-transport operations, technology management, and aviation education. He has authored and co-authored peer-reviewed and Scopus-indexed research on maintenance-related service failures, airline reputational risk, sustainable aviation fuel, air taxis, aircraft market dynamics, digital learning in aircraft maintenance, and competency gaps in aviation education. He has conducted peer reviews for journals in aviation technology and engineering, sustainability, transportation, and technology management, emphasizing methodological rigor, technical validity, reproducibility, and practical contribution. His contributions to aviation maintenance education, academic quality, research mentoring, and technical training have also earned professional recognition, including a Best Paper award in 2025.