Joined the French Air Force academy in 1986, graduated fighter pilot in 1989. More than 3000 flight hours logged on Mirage F1, Mirage 2000 and Rafale. Graduated from War College in 2001 to become chief of the French Air Force Rafale evaluation team from 2001 to 2005 and Rafale program officer from 2005 to 2009. Posted in DGA (French procurement agency) as Rafale advisor to International Director, to support Rafale export campaigns from 2009 to 2012. Joins MBDA Company as operational advisor for air launched weapons and GBAD systems.