Mikael Seidl
About Mikael Seidl
Mikael Seidl is a seasoned test pilot and systems engineering manager at Saab, with over 26 years of experience in flight testing and risk management. He has a strong background in high angle-of-attack testing and has accumulated 3800 flight hours across more than 50 aircraft models.
Work at Saab
Mikael Seidl has been employed at Saab since 1998, where he serves as a Test Pilot and Systems Engineering Manager. His role involves overseeing flight testing operations and contributing to the development of new aircraft systems. He has worked in Linköping, Östergötland, Sweden, for 26 years, participating in various projects that require extensive knowledge of flight dynamics and systems engineering.
Education and Expertise
Mikael Seidl studied at the United States Naval Test Pilot School from 1991 to 1992, where he achieved the designation of Engineering Test Pilot. He also completed continued officer training at the Airforce Academy, attaining the rank of Captain in 1986 and undergoing further training in 1988. His education includes pilot officer training at Officershögskolan, where he trained as a Fighter Pilot from 1983 to 1985.
Background
Before joining Saab, Mikael Seidl worked as a Test Pilot at FMV from 1990 to 1998. He also gained experience as a Test Pilot Student at the United States Naval Test Pilot School in Patuxent River, MD, from 1991 to 1992. His background includes a strong focus on risk assessment and management of airworthiness issues within contractor and government relationships.
Achievements
Mikael Seidl has accumulated 3,800 flight hours across more than 50 different aircraft models, both military and civilian. He specializes in high angle-of-attack testing and the initial testing of new vehicles. Additionally, he has a history of lecturing on assessing, mitigating, and managing high-risk activities in flight testing, contributing to the field's knowledge base.