Thomas Sandström
About Thomas Sandström
Thomas Sandström is a Flight Test Engineer at Saab, specializing in the testing of reconnaissance pod systems and various systems for the JAS 39 Gripen aircraft. He has over 15 years of experience in flight testing and has previously worked at Fmv and Saab Aerotech.
Work at Saab
Thomas Sandström has been employed at Saab since 2009, serving as a Flight Test Engineer for 15 years in Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden. In this role, he is responsible for testing reconnaissance pod systems on the JAS 39 Gripen. His work involves evaluating weapon systems and conducting tests on the decision support systems for both the JAS 39 Gripen C/D and E models. Sandström also tests electrical and auxiliary power systems as part of his flight testing responsibilities.
Previous Experience at Fmv
Before joining Saab, Thomas Sandström worked at Fmv - Försvarets Materielverk as a Flight Test Engineer from 1997 to 2001 for four years in Stockholm, Stockholms Lan, Sweden. During his tenure, he gained experience in flight testing, which contributed to his expertise in the field.
Role at Saab Aerotech
Thomas Sandström was employed at Saab Aerotech as a Maintenance Engineer from 2006 to 2009 for three years in Halden, Ostfold, Norway. This position allowed him to develop skills related to aircraft maintenance, which later supported his transition to flight testing.
Specialization in Testing Systems
Thomas Sandström specializes in testing Human Machine Interaction (HMI) systems for the JAS 39 Gripen aircraft. His expertise extends to the ground and flight testing of electronic warfare systems, further enhancing the operational capabilities of the Gripen.