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EDA provides the perfect environment for innovative ideas to grow: a great multidisciplinary team, a culture that fosters initiative and excellent networks of experts from all Member States. Innovative projects, such as the one on 3D-printing in defence, are only possible in EDA, a truly European work place.

I stopped flying a year ago to join EDA. I’ve never regretted it! I am now a member of a team facilitating the integration of military Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) in the European airspace. The number of civil and military RPAS operations is growing so fast that covering all aspects for a safe integration is a real challenge: regulation, standards, technology… EDA is a pioneer in RPAS activities and joining this team is a great experience.

After 20 years at the French Ministry of Defence, I wanted to engage in a professional challenge that would build on my experience and give me the opportunity to directly contribute to the development of European defence. I have been with EDA for four years now and it has been an incredible journey so far, not always easy but with the sentiment to progress in the right direction. Assisting Member States in developing cooperative projects requires flexibility, listening skills and a solid optimistic attitude, but every step towards more cooperation is a reward. The EDA team is genuinely outstanding, a powerful mix of nationalities, background and expertise eager to assist the Member States willing to cooperate. Working on a daily basis in this international environment is an eye and mind opener, a fantastic experience opening wide (and existing!) perspectives for the next steps of my professional and personal life.

EDA's greatest asset are, without a doubt, its employees. When I joined the Agency I received the warmest welcome and a lot of support from everyone, no matter their hierarchy level (C-level, line manager or colleagues). This excellent organisational culture has inspired me to give my best to overcome the challenges that, working at a key Agency of the EU, I need to face every day.