Background
Chambel, Manuel Matos was born on December 17, 1951 in Margem, Portugal. Son of José Elias and Maria Gravicha.
Chambel, Manuel Matos was born on December 17, 1951 in Margem, Portugal. Son of José Elias and Maria Gravicha.
Graduate in aeronautical engineering, Military Academy, Lisbon, Portugal, 1977. Postgraduate, Industry Training Authority-CTA, San José dos Campos, Brazil, 1982. Postgraduate, LEQUAL, Lisbon, 1989.
Commissioned officer Portuguese Air Force, 1977, advanced through grades to colonel, ACFT program manager Lisbon, 1977-1981, chief ACFT division, 1987-1997. Teacher Air Force Academy, Sintra, Portugal, 1982-1987. Resigned, 1997; deputy director quality assurance OGMA-S.A., Alverca, Portugal, since 1997.
Married Isabel Santos Ferreira, October 16, 1976. Children: Hugo, Ricardo.