Thomas Pikolin
About Thomas Pikolin
Thomas Pikolin is a Project Engineer at Saab, with extensive experience in the aerospace industry, including roles at Airbus and Combitech. He has a military background and holds an EASA part 66 cat. B1 License.
Work at Saab
Thomas Pikolin has been employed at Saab as a Project Engineer since 2021. He works in Linköping, Östergötland, Sverige. His role involves overseeing various engineering projects, leveraging his extensive experience in the aerospace sector.
Previous Experience in Aerospace Engineering
Prior to joining Saab, Thomas Pikolin worked at Combitech Sverige as a Maintenance Engineer for the JAS 39 Gripen E/F from 2016 to 2021 in Linköping. He also held multiple positions at Airbus Operations GmbH, including Aircraft Technician for the Airbus A380 from 2007 to 2013, and Deputy Leader in 2010 for 11 months in Toulouse. His experience includes roles as Aircraft Coordinator for Qantas, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines, and Head of Test Group for Fly-by-Wire systems on the Airbus A380.
Education and Training
Thomas Pikolin studied at Heinze Akademie, where he achieved the title of Aircraft Engineer from 2005 to 2007. He also attended Lufthansa Technical Training for one year from 2006 to 2007. His educational background is complemented by a certification as an EASA part 66 cat. B1 License, which is a two-year training program for technicians and mechanics.
Military Background
Thomas Pikolin has a military background, having served in the Bundeswehr (German Federal Armed Forces) from 1996 to 2000. He held the position of Staff Sergeant and mechanic on the Leopard tank in the Stridsvagnsbataljonen 'Vargarna' unit. His military experience has contributed to his ability to work effectively under pressure.
Quality Assurance and Documentation
During his tenure at Airbus, Thomas Pikolin was involved in quality studies and the production of documentation, including production instructions and certification reports for the Airbus A380. He also worked as a supervisor in quality assurance, focusing on design basis for production planning.