SEGULA, a key partner in production services

SEGULA Technologies manages its projects in work packages, i.e. autonomous work units. This management method ensures that each part of the helicopter or aircraft is produced with precision, according to criteria tailored to the customer’s requirements. SEGULA is committed to results, while pursuing a process of continuous improvement. The objective is to guarantee high-quality manufacturing, on time and in compliance with the most stringent safety standards.

Historically very active in the helicopter sector, the group is now extending its expertise to the entire aerospace industry, both civil and military.

Meet Jean-Marc Peretz and Christophe Villaescusa

What does SEGULA offer in terms of production services?

Jean-Marc Peretz : In the helicopter segment, we are involved in several key stages of the industrial chain, such as final product assembly, maintenance in operational conditions and industrial process monitoring. The SEGULA group also handles the ‘finishing’ of sub-assemblies from various industrial sites in other countries. This stage involves carrying out the final finishing operations, adjustments, quality control and integration, in order to prepare the parts for final assembly. This is also referred to as OSW (Outstanding Work). Working in Work Packages ensures that each stage of manufacturing is carried out with rigour and in accordance with the customer’s specific requirements.

Christophe Villaescusa : In the aviation sector, we are involved in crisis management, providing rapid and effective solutions to our customers, as well as in medium- and long-termvstrategies, thanks to this work package organisation. We recently set up a team of fitters, quality inspectors and methods agents to assemble a sub-assembly for the Rafale, a fighter jet deployed by Dassault. This project was set up in two months.

What types of aerospace components or programmes are you involved in?

Christophe Villaescusa : We work on commercial programmes (short, medium and long-haul for ATR and Airbus), on Dassault Aviation’s Business Jet and on the Rafale programme. We also regularly work with manufacturers of parts and sub-assemblies.

Jean-Marc Peretz : For helicopters, we work at all Airbus Helicopters’ specialised sites in France, Germany and Spain. Our teams work on aerostructure components (central section, tail boom, etc.) as well as on complete aircraft maintenance. This includes both civil helicopters (Super Puma, H160, H175) and military helicopters used by the French army, such as the Tiger and NH90 models.

What are the main professions involved in the processes?

Christophe Villaescusa : Fitters, mechanics, electricians, cabin integrators, machinists, boilermakers, but also all production support professions are represented (supply chain managers, technical coordinators, quality inspectors, etc.). Team and service managers are also an essential part of our services.

Jean-Marc Peretz : We set up fully autonomous teams with highly qualified employees who have a wide range of skills. They play a vital role in all phases of production, from finishing to aircraft maintenance.

What are SEGULA’s specific strengths and added value ?

Christophe Villaescusa : Our strength lies in the flexibility of our organisation, which can quickly adapt to challenges in the field. We support our customers in achieving their objectives by helping them fulfil order books that sometimes span a decade. We cover a wide range of services, as we are able to work on aircraft structures, electrical installations and cabin installations.

Jean-Marc Peretz : We offer local, turnkey solutions with a genuine commitment to results. By pooling the skills and best practices of each site and different countries (France, Germany, Spain), we are able to respond more effectively and consistently to the needs of Airbus Helicopters. Our added value lies in our ability to offer our customers end-to-end solutions.

Jean-Marc Peretz, Head of the Helicopters
Department

« Our added value lies in our ability to offer our customers end-to-end solutions. »