Albert Dirkzwager
Senior Director - Product Engineering @ Textron Aviation
- Role
- Senior Director, Product Engineering at Textron Aviation
- Location
- Wichita, KS, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Albert Dirkzwager
With over three decades in aerospace engineering, my tenure at Textron Aviation has been characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence in new product development. My expertise lies in the intricate dance of airframe and system design, ensuring that every aircraft we introduce, like the Citation Ascend and the Beechcraft M220 Denali, not only meets but surpasses industry standards. At Textron, my mission is to advance aviation technology while upholding the values and goals of an organization that prizes innovation and quality.My responsibilities have not only honed my skills in project engineering functions, but also allowed me to lead our talented teams to engineer aircraft that redefine the boundaries of what\'s possible. Together, we\'ve set new benchmarks in efficiency, performance, and safety, contributing to Textron Aviation\'s legacy of pioneering aviation solutions.
Experience
Senior Director, Product Engineering
Jan 2026 — Present · Wichita, KS, US
Responsibilities include all New Product Development, Sustaining & Product Support and Interior Engineering
Education
Delft University of Technology
BS, Aerospace Engineering
1984 — 1990
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Executive Leadership Program
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business
Senior Executive Training Program
2019 — 2019
University of Kansas - School of Engineering
MS, Aerospace Engineering
1990 — 1992
Friends University
MBA
1997 — 1999
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