Jean Pariès graduated from the French National School of Civil Aviation as engineer. Since then, he has worked at DGAC France in air safety regulation, and Bureau Enquêtes Accident. As Head of Investigations, he led the technical investigation into the Mont Saint- Odile Accident, 1992. Currently Jean is CEO of Dédale SA. He has held a Commercial Pilot Licence with instrument, multi- engines, turboprop, and instructor ratings, and a helicopter private pilot licence.