Fredrik Hellström
About Fredrik Hellström
Fredrik Hellström is a seasoned manager at Saab, specializing in Escape & Oxygen Systems for the JAS39 Gripen CD. With over a decade of experience in the aviation industry, he has held various roles in systems engineering and management since beginning his career with the Swedish Armed Forces.
Work at Saab
Fredrik Hellström has been employed at Saab since 2016, where he has held multiple roles. He currently serves as the Manager of Escape & Oxygen Systems for the JAS39 Gripen CD, a position he has held since 2019. In addition, he has worked as a Deputy Manager and Principal Engineer for the same systems since 2017. His responsibilities include overseeing the continuous airworthiness of the Gripen CD fleet's Escape & Oxygen Systems. His tenure at Saab spans over eight years, during which he has contributed to the development and maintenance of aircraft systems.
Education and Expertise
Fredrik Hellström holds a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in Information Technology with a specialization in Biomedical Engineering from Linköpings universitet, which he completed from 1999 to 2004. Additionally, he completed the Pilot's Technical Course MRH-90 at the 5th Aviation Brigade in Townsville in 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in systems engineering and management within the aviation industry.
Background
Fredrik Hellström has over a decade of experience in the aviation industry, focusing on systems engineering and management. Prior to his current role at Saab, he worked as a consultant at ProAvia Konsult AB and Etteplan Group in Linköping, Sweden. His experience in the Swedish Armed Forces as a Captain and M.Sc. from 2004 to 2012 further solidified his technical and leadership skills in aviation.
Previous Employment
Before joining Saab, Fredrik Hellström worked at ProAvia Konsult AB as a consultant from 2012 to 2014. He then transitioned to Etteplan Group, where he worked as a consultant for a total of 1 year from 2014 to 2016. His roles in these organizations involved various aspects of aircraft systems development and maintenance, contributing to his extensive knowledge in the field.