Sarah Talley

Title
Adjunct Faculty, College of Aviation
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Department
Department of Aeronautics
College
College of Aviation
Sarah Talley


Dr. Sarah Talley is an Adjunct Professor of the MS Aviation & Aerospace Sustainability program for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. She also works full time for Lockheed Martin supporting various sustainment activities on the F-35 Lightning II program. She was previously a Program Manager for Lockheed Martin on government programs supporting maintenance and sustainment for the U.S. Air Force. Dr. Talley has extensive experience as a subcontract manager and risk manager for aviation sustainment programs. She served in the U.S. Army as a forward support operative and managed brigade-level supply and support operations.


  • Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy in Aviation: Aviation Safety and Human Factors, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • M.A.S. - Master of Aeronautical Science in Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
  • B.S. - Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

  • AASI 629: Sust Air Veh
  • AASI 600: Sustainable Avia/Aero Perspect

  • AASI 600: Sustainable Aviation and Aerospace Perspectives
  • AASI 605: Aviation and Aerospace Sustainable Organizations
  • AASI 620: Best Practices for Aviation and Aerospace Sustainability
  • AASI 625: Sustainability Policy in Aviation and Aerospace
  • AASI 629: Sustainable Air Vehicles; Design and Propulsion
  • AASI 635: Sustainable Aviation Techniques and Tools
  • MSAS 612: Aviation/Aerospace Industrial Safety Management
  • RSCH 700A: Thesis 1 Research
  • RSCH 700B: Thesis 2 Research


Talley, S., & Joslin, R. (2023). Behavioral Intention Factors for Prescription Deliveries by Small Unmanned Aircraft in Rural Communities. Journal of Air Transportation, 31(4), pp.140-149. doi:10.2514/aD0356

Talley, S. (2020). Public acceptance of AI technology in self-flying aircraft. Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research, doi:10.15394/jaaer.2020.1822