Pär Olov Carlsson
About Pär Olov Carlsson
Pär Olov Carlsson serves as the Accountable Manager and Head of Flight Operations at Saab, a position he has held since 2019. He has extensive experience in the Swedish Armed Forces, where he worked for over three decades in various technical and leadership roles.
Work at Saab
Pär Olov Carlsson has been employed at Saab since 2017. He currently holds the position of Accountable Manager and Head of Flight Operations, a role he has occupied since 2020. Prior to this, he served as Affärs- och verksamhetsutvecklare from 2017 to 2020. His work is based in Linköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden. In his current role, he oversees flight operations, ensuring compliance with aviation regulations and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Försvarsmakten
Before joining Saab, Pär Olov Carlsson had an extensive career at Försvarsmakten, where he worked for over three decades. His roles included Officer from 1983 to 2017, Air Force Technical Director from 2010 to 2013, Chief of Staff Helicopter Wing from 2013 to 2015, Technical Manager Helicopter at the Air Fleet Management Office from 2009 to 2010, and Helicopter Wing Technical Manager from 2005 to 2008. His experience at Försvarsmakten provided him with a strong foundation in military aviation operations and management.
Education and Expertise
Pär Olov Carlsson has a solid educational background in technical studies. He attended Värmhemsskolan, where he completed a 4-årig teknisk linje from 1980 to 1982. He also studied at Pauli Läroverk, achieving a similar qualification in mechanical engineering during the same period. Furthering his education, he attended Förvarshögskolan from 1997 to 1999 and Militärhögskolan from 1990 to 1991. This education has equipped him with the necessary technical expertise for his roles in aviation management.