
Stijn graduated from Delft University of Technology in the Department of Aerospace Engineering with a degree in Materials and Production Technology and has extended experience in IGT component repair and manufacturing as R&D engineer, engineering manager, production planner, operation manager, business unit manager, quality assurance manager and in house customer service aero representative for Elbar (1986- 1990), Chromalloy & Standard Aero JV (1990-1997), SkyWest Airlines (1997-1999), Sulzer Turbo Services (1999-2010), Wamar Engineering (2011-2014) and Milgred (2014-2016). Stijn also obtained Designated Engineering Representative (DER) status for the European Aviation Airworthiness Authorities.