Sebastien RIVAS

Leading complete airport operations and strategic transformation for regional hub serving 150,000+ passengers annually. **Key Achievements: ** • Directed post-pandemic traffic recovery strategy while maintaining 100% ICAO-EASA regulatory compliance during challenging operational environment • Manage €8.5M annual operational budget across all airport functions including safety, security, commercial operations, and infrastructure maintenance • Lead organizational transformation initiatives to maintain operational efficiency and reduce costs by 15%. • Oversee 10 direct reports across operations, safety, commercial, and administrative departments • Implemented new HSE protocols resulting in [zero incidents / improved safety record] • Established stakeholder engagement framework with airlines, government agencies, and local authorities • Negotiated [key contracts/partnerships] resulting in [specific business outcomes] Full P&L responsibility | Team of 45 employees | €8.5M budget | 150K+ annual passengers

Managed 20 multinational instructor team from 12 countries delivering advanced air operations training to Qatar Air Force personnel • Conducted ISO 9001 quality audits ensuring training programs met international aviation standards • Facilitated knowledge transfer and skills development programs improving trainee performance metrics by 30% • Demonstrated strong diplomatic and cross-cultural negotiation skills in sensitive military environment • Collaborated with senior military leadership on strategic training policy development Managed team of [X] international instructors from [X] countries delivering advanced air operations curriculum • Achieved [X%] student pass rate / trained [X] Qatar Air Force personnel • Successfully navigated cultural and linguistic challenges to deliver world-class training in Middle Eastern military context • Built strong relationships with Qatari military leadership, demonstrating diplomatic acumen essential for regional executive roles

• Advised Air Force Chief of Staff (3-star general) on strategic policy impacting 2000 personnel and 40 M€ budget. Influenced regional aviation policy through expert consultation with West African aviation authorities (ASECNA, ANACIM) • Prepared strategic briefings and policy recommendations for ministerial-level decision-making • Demonstrated diplomatic skills in sensitive military and international relations contexts

Commanded military air base with 200+ personnel and €1M annual operational budget • Managed all aspects of base operations including HSE, compliance, procurement, and contract administration • Served as expert consultant to Indian Ocean Commission and French Civil Aviation Authority (DGAC) • Coordinated with regional aviation safety organizations (ASECNA) on airspace management initiatives Achieved [safety record / operational readiness metrics] • Reduced operational costs by 10% through process optimization to maintain high operational level despite budget cuts (10%). • Maintained [X%] equipment availability rate • Led crisis management responses to [specific incidents] • Managed relationships with civilian authorities and international military partners

Project managed world-class Computer Assisted Exercises (CAX) with 1,500+ participants and €2M budget • Led multinational team of 40+ experts from 28 NATO member nations in complex training simulations • Coordinated strategic communication and stakeholder engagement across multiple government levels • Successfully integrated diverse strategic policies and objectives into unified training frameworks • Achieved Prince2 Project Management Practitioner certification during assignment • Delivered project on-time and on-budget with 90% + stakeholder satisfaction rating • Coordinated logistics across 28 NATO nations requiring diplomatic negotiation and cultural sensitivity • Managed complex technical infrastructure supporting 1,500 concurrent users • Created training materials and documentation used across NATO alliance • Received [any commendations or recognition]

Accumulated 4,750 flying hours as Captain on multiple aircraft types (ND16, CN235) • Served as Type Rating Instructor/Examiner training next generation of military pilots • Held senior positions: Chief Pilot, Chief Air Operations, Airlift Squadron Deputy Commander • Deployed to operational theaters across Africa, GCC countries, and Asia-Pacific region

Second-in-Command, Transport Squadron, Nouméa, New Caledonia. Management. Operational activities. Aeronautical maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO).

Transport Pilot 4700 HDV TRI - SFI Chief Pilot Deputy Operations Manager