Peter Redman | UCLA Anderson FEMBA ’28 | Boeing Flight Test Engineering Manager (B-52, 737 MAX)

🎙️ Lunch With Alex — Episode 2

In this episode of Lunch With Alex, host Alex Szymanski sits down with Peter Redman, a Flight Test Engineering Manager at Boeing and MBA candidate at UCLA Anderson, to explore the intersection of engineering excellence, leadership, and intentional career growth.

Peter currently leads multidisciplinary engineering teams at Edwards Air Force Base supporting the modernization of the B-52 bomber. With over a decade of experience in aircraft flight testing, including work on the Boeing 737 MAX certification and advanced Gulfstream aircraft, he operates in environments where precision, accountability, and teamwork are critical.

Beyond engineering, Peter is also a private pilot and a member of UCLA Anderson’s FEMBA Class of 2028, where he is expanding his leadership toolkit without stepping away from his technical roots.

In this conversation, Alex and Peter discuss:

• What it’s like leading high-stakes flight test programs at Boeing
• The responsibility behind aircraft certification and safety
• Why an aerospace engineer chooses to pursue an MBA
• Balancing a demanding career with graduate business school
• Leadership lessons from engineering, aviation, and team management
• Building a career with long-term intention, not just short-term moves

Whether you’re interested in aerospace, leadership under pressure, or navigating your own career growth, this episode offers a rare inside look at what it means to lead in one of the most technically demanding industries in the world.

This is Lunch With Alex: where meaningful conversations meet real-world leadership.