Michel DEMARS

Cabin Crew Instructor & CCA EASA Examiner | Aviation Training Expert

Greater Paris Metropolitan Region

About

Senior Aviation Professional with 20,000+ flight hours and extensive experience at Air France, progressing to Chief Purser Long-Haul across short-, medium-, and long-haul operations. Highly experienced on Airbus and Boeing fleets (A318 to A380, B727 to B787), with strong expertise in cabin operations, aviation safety, crew leadership, and regulatory compliance under EASA / DGAC standards. Former DGAC Safety Examiner and CRM / Human Factors Instructor, with proven experience in CCA training and assessment. Currently serving as an EASA Instructor and Examiner delivering European CCA certification and preparing cabin crew for airline entry in full compliance with international safety standards.

Experience

  • CCA EASA Instructor & Examiner (Cabin Crew) at Freelance
    Mar 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Certified CCA EASA Instructor and Examiner with strong expertise in cabin crew training and assessment. Delivering initial and recurrent training programs in aviation safety, security, emergency procedures, CRM, and regulatory compliance. Conducting official CCA EASA theoretical and practical examinations. Committed to developing highly qualified cabin crew professionals meeting international airline standards.

  • Air France (Roissy-en-France, Île-de-France, France · Hybrid)
    • Senior Cabin Crew Member (Purser) – Air France | Cabin Leadership & Service Excellence
      Jan 2007 - Oct 2021 · 14 yrs 10 mos

      Senior Cabin Crew Member (Purser) acting as the commercial leader of the cabin crew under the authority of the Captain. Responsible for managing in-flight service performance, customer experience, brand representation, and team coordination. Ensuring compliance with safety and operational procedures while optimizing onboard service quality and passenger satisfaction.

    • DGAC-Certified Senior Cabin Crew – Crew Compliance Officer (Air France – OANF Department)
      Jan 1997 - Jan 2007 · 10 yrs 1 mo

      DGAC-certified Purser in charge of crew regulatory compliance. Responsible for the coordination and management of mandatory AVIONS regulatory tests within the Air France OANF department. Provided operational support to flight crew during certification processes, including guidance on testing procedures and assistance with exam review and validation.

    • Flight Attendant / Cabin Crew – Passenger Service
      Apr 1987 - Jan 1997 · 9 yrs 10 mos

      Flight attendant responsible for onboard passenger safety and service delivery on short, medium and long-haul flights. In charge of customer reception, cabin operations, commercial service standards and compliance with safety and security procedures. Ensured high-quality passenger experience while managing special situations and maintaining effective coordination with cockpit and cabin crew.

  • CCA Safety Examiner — DGAC | Aviation Safety Specialist at Direction Generale de l'Aviation Civile
    Oct 2010 - Oct 2020 · 10 yrs 1 mo

    CCA Safety Examiner with the Direction Générale de l’Aviation Civile (DGAC), responsible for assessing cabin crew candidates and ensuring full compliance with aviation safety regulations. Experienced in supervising practical and water survival exams, verifying regulatory equipment, participating in official examination boards, and contributing to the issuance of CCA certificates. Strong background in cabin operations, safety standards, and regulatory compliance with a rigorous and professional approach.