FLIGHT CREW ROLES AND PRE-MISSION ROUTINE
As pilot-in-command (PIC), Jérémy bears ultimate responsibility for the flight’s safety, navigation, and mission decisions. The co-pilot assists with flying, radios, sensors, and systems monitoring. “Responsibilities are defined before takeoff, but can shift dynamically,” he says. “It’s all about coordination, cross- checking, and mutual vigilance.”
Pre-mission preparation follows a strict protocol, which includes receiving task orders, planning routes and fuel, reviewing weather and NOTAMs, and briefing the crew. “We configure the aircraft, conduct walk-arounds, preflight and
start-up
departure clearance,” Jérémy outlines. For MASA
“Scheduled missions allow for detailed planning,” he explains, “but on alert, we can be airborne within minutes.”
RAPID RESPONSE AND EMERGENCY TASKING
When an alarm sounds, the crew reacts instantly. “Emergency tasking comes via the air operations network—from air traffic control, the CDAOA, or our local command. We execute immediate start-and-launch procedures: quick preflight checks, a rapid crew brief, and departure,” he says. “Reaction time is critical, especially for air policing missions.”
checks, then obtain (military air support
activities) and DPSA (defensive posture support activities) missions, additional coordination with air traffic control and
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EH 3/67 maintains a quick reaction alert (QRA) team 24/7, typically composed of two pilots, two sharpshooters, and two mechanics. Crews rotate weekly, but must be ready to scramble at any moment day or night.
MISSION TYPES
The Fennec’s missions span air security, event protection, liaison, and training roles:
• MASA / Air Security: Crews patrol designated airspace around sensitive areas, maintaining constant contact with air controllers. “We identify and intercept suspicious aircraft, sometimes guiding or escorting them to landing,” Jérémy explains. “The mission demands short response times, discipline, and precision.”
• DPSA / Event Protection: Temporary no-fly zones are established around major events, requiring close civil- military coordination and rapid interception capability.
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Liaison & Utility Lift: These tasks involve transporting personnel or light cargo, performing administrative flights, and repositioning aircraft. It is routine, but essential support work.
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