Philip Månsson
About Philip Månsson
Philip Månsson is an aeronautical engineer with a diverse background in aviation and engineering. He has worked at various organizations, including Saab and BlackWing Sweden, and holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lunds universitet.
Work at Saab
Philip Månsson has been employed at Saab as an Aeronautical Engineer since 2021. In this role, he applies his expertise in aeronautics to contribute to various projects within the company. Saab is known for its advanced technology in aerospace and defense, and Månsson's work supports the development and innovation of aircraft systems.
Previous Experience in Aeronautical Engineering
Before joining Saab, Philip Månsson worked at BlackWing Sweden as an Aeronautical Engineer from 2020 to 2021. His experience also includes a position at Lund Formula Student, where he served as an Aerodynamicist and CFD engineer from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he worked as a Flight Theory Instructor at South Sweden Flight Academy AB from 2017 to 2021, providing instruction on flight theory at Sturup, Malmö airport.
Education and Expertise
Philip Månsson holds a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Lunds universitet, where he studied from 2014 to 2019. He also completed the Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) theory at Volflight from 2012 to 2015. His education is complemented by a Private Pilot License (PPL) obtained from Landskrona Flygklubb between 2009 and 2011.
Research and Development Experience
In 2020, Philip Månsson worked as a Research Assistant at Lunds universitet, focusing on wind tunnel research for a duration of 11 months. This role involved supporting experimental aerodynamics research, which is critical for understanding airflow and performance in aeronautical applications.
Early Career in Aviation
Philip Månsson began his aviation career by obtaining a Private Pilot License (PPL) from Landskrona Flygklubb from 2009 to 2011. He later pursued the Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL) theory at Volflight from 2012 to 2015, which provided him with foundational knowledge in aviation principles and regulations. Additionally, he worked as an Assembler and Composite Technician at BlackWing Sweden in 2018.