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Sébastien VIGNON

VILA NOVA DE GAIA

En résumé

Experimental test pilot with 3800 hours of flying experience.

Performing test and acceptance flights for DGA-EV (French governmental flight test center).

Recent project: CN235 MPA Meltem Mk82 separation campaign; A400M.
Qualified on the following aircraft: A400M, C130, C160, CN235, Falcon 20, C212, TBM700, Alphajet, PC7.

Former operational experience mainly on military tactical transport aircraft (C160). Qualified as a captain and an instructor for the whole array of mission performed with the C160 (dropping, air to air refueling, short landing, tactical flight, long haul flight...).

In a former position was trained as a flight safety officer (human factor, risk management...).

Entreprises

  • DGA Essai en Vol - Experimental Test Pilot

    2012 - maintenant Operating mainly on transport type aircraft performing flight tests and acceptance flights.
    Recent project: CN235 MPA Meltem Mk82 separation campaign; A400M.
    Qualified on the following aircraft: A400M, C130, C160, CN235, Falcon 20, C212, TBM700, Alphajet, PC7.

  • French Air Force - Pilot

    1997 - 2011 Captain and Instructor on C160 military transport aircraft. Experienced more than 3000 hours of flying worldwide. Participated in multiple operations (Afghanistan, Ivory Coast, Chad...). Flight safety officer including human factor and risk management training. Deployed in operation as head of transport component managing 50 people 24/7 and flight operations of the transport fleet.

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