Thibaud M.

Maritime surveillance mission under EU contract (EMSA — European Maritime Safety Agency), deployed in the Atlantic and Mediterranean via Airbus Helicopters.

Certified Flexrotor VTOL drone (Airbus Helicopters, April 2026) and IMSAR SAR radar (IMSAR LLC, April 2026) operator. Surveillance of European waters, detection of intrusions, maritime traffic monitoring.

Skills used: UAS system piloting, SAR radar exploitation, operational report writing, coordination with multidisciplinary teams.

Training partner armed forces (Mauritania, Chad) on the NX-7 tactical drone, as part of Sahel defense cooperation programs.

Training content: UAS system familiarization, flight procedures, safety protocols, first-level maintenance, exploitation of collected data.

Skills used: field pedagogy, intercultural adaptation, tactical UAS systems expertise, Sahel operational environment.

📌 Mission Context

As part of a strategic project for the European Commission, I managed a large-scale mission in the defense and security sector, in direct liaison with institutional decision-makers. My role: coordinate a multidisciplinary team of experts from various industries and ensure the operational follow-up of the project, from initial planning to final delivery.

⚠️ Key Challenges

The project required:

Collection and analysis of sensitive data in a fragmented environment

Management of a demanding institutional calendar

Adaptation of deliverables to the expectations of multiple stakeholders (Commission, agencies, industrial players)

✅ Results Obtained

Supervision and facilitation of an agile project team

Development of a robust and transferable methodology

Detailed mapping of European industrial capabilities

Drafting of strategic reports with clear recommendations

Presentation of results in high-level meetings with European decision-makers

💼 Added Value

This mission highlights my ability to manage complex projects, unite expertise, and produce strategic analyses useful for both public and private decision-making.