Richard Dellstrand
About Richard Dellstrand
Richard Dellstrand is a System Engineer and Team Leader at Saab, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in the aviation industry, including previous roles at West Atlantic AB, BRA - Braathens Regional Airlines, and Volvo Aero Service LP.
Work at Saab
Richard Dellstrand has been employed at Saab since 2019, where he serves as a System Engineer and Team Leader. His tenure at Saab began after a previous role at the same company from 2015 to 2018, during which he worked as a System Engineer in Linköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden. In total, he has accumulated over five years of experience in his current position and three years in his previous role at Saab.
Education and Expertise
Richard Dellstrand studied at Nils Eriksson gymnasiet, where he completed a program in Drift och underhåll from 1987 to 1989. He holds a type rating for BAE ATP aircraft and has completed family courses for Saab 340/2000, Bombardier CRJ 200, and ATR 42 aircraft. Additionally, he has undergone JAA Part-M general training, enhancing his qualifications in aviation maintenance and regulatory compliance.
Background in Aviation Engineering
Before his current role at Saab, Richard Dellstrand worked as a Powerplant Engineer at West Atlantic AB from 2007 to 2015, where he spent eight years in Göteborg, Sweden. He also served as a System Engineer at BRA - Braathens Regional Airlines for one year in Trollhättan, Västra Götalands län, Sweden, from 2018 to 2019. His earlier experience includes a decade at Volvo Aero Service LP, where he worked in Engineering and Customer Support from 1997 to 2007.
Project Management Experience
Richard Dellstrand possesses project management experience, which complements his technical skills in system engineering. His background in various engineering roles across the aviation industry has equipped him with the ability to lead teams and manage projects effectively, contributing to operational efficiency and project success.
Technical Expertise in Aviation
Richard Dellstrand has specialized expertise in PW100 line maintenance and trend monitoring. His technical knowledge and hands-on experience in aviation systems contribute to his effectiveness as a System Engineer and Team Leader at Saab, where he applies his skills to ensure the reliability and performance of aircraft systems.