A few words about their career paths

Ludovic Muller is a Business Unit Manager at SEGULA Technologies. He oversees production teams, supports their professional development, and ensures the satisfaction of industrial clients, particularly within the aerospace sector. Following several years in roles combining leadership, operational performance, and skills enhancement, his core motivation remains unchanged: helping teams grow and passing on the expertise acquired in the field.

Mattéo Seros has been an apprentice at SEGULA Technologies for nearly two years whilst studying engineering at ESTIA in Bidart, in the Basque Country. His responsibilities focus on managing SEGULA’s aerospace activities across South-West France, notably developing production monitoring tools across Dassault sites in Biarritz and Martignas. Prior to engineering school, he completed a BUT GMP (Bachelor in Mechanical and Production Engineering), a pathway geared more towards technical foundations than management, and completed his end-of-studies internship alongside Ludovic on the Airbus A320 FAL in Colomiers.

On-the-job transmission

What expertise or approach to work do you consider essential to pass on to the next generation?

Ludovic : Beyond technical proficiency, I believe it is vital to instil a work methodology. Learning to dissect a problem, take a step back, communicate effectively across disciplines, and always keep quality and safety at the forefront. Tools evolve rapidly, but rigour and team spirit remain timeless.

Mattéo, what is the most valuable lesson you have received since joining SEGULA ?

Mattéo : After two years of apprenticeship, the most valuable lesson for me has been knowing how to reach out and open up to others. What enabled me to carry out my assignments successfully was being able to receive help. As an apprentice, I do not yet have all the necessary resources, especially on highly technical topics. That is where knowing how to approach others becomes an invaluable asset, even if it is not always straightforward.

Is there a lesson that cannot be taught in a lecture hall, but only learned in the field? 

Ludovic : Yes. On the ground, you learn that technical ability alone is not enough. You must know how to listen, understand the constraints faced by other trades, handle unforeseen challenges, and make decisions within what can often be a complex environment. That adaptability is very often what makes all the difference.

What surprised you the most about working alongside seasoned professionals?

Mattéo : What surprised me most echoes what I mentioned earlier: I did not expect interpersonal relationships within the company to matter quite so much.

Working together

What do you bring to one another in your day-to-day collaboration ?

Ludovic & Mattéo: Knowledge sharing works both ways. I bring experience, structured methodologies, and an overarching view of projects. My apprentice brings a fresh perspective, different ideas, and genuine curiosity. These exchanges allow both of us to grow.

What does the new generation bring to you ?

Ludovic : They encourage us to question long-standing habits. They are completely at ease with emerging digital tools and technologies, and they never hesitate to ask questions that prompt us to reconsider our ways of working. It is thoroughly rewarding.

And conversely, what does the experience of your colleagues bring to you, Mattéo? 

Mattéo : Experience remains the greatest asset of all. It allows us to anticipate crises, or the risk of them, and to receive constructive feedback on our work.

Industrial challenges and future skills

Which project or technical challenge has stood out the most in recent years? ?

Ludovic & Mattéo: Aerospace ramp-up programmes have been particularly memorable. Teams must be recruited, trained, and certified rapidly while maintaining an uncompromising standard of quality. It is a genuine collective challenge that demands outstanding organizational capabilities and effective skills transfer.

In your view, which skills will be most vital to meet tomorrow’s industrial challenges? ?

Ludovic & Mattéo: Technical skills will remain fundamental, but they must be complemented by human capabilities: adaptability, teamwork, lifelong learning, and fluency with digital tools and artificial intelligence. Industry is evolving fast, and we must evolve alongside it.

The SEGULA mindset

What core philosophy do you wish to pass on ?

Ludovic : I want to pass on a culture of benevolent high standards: doing things thoroughly and conscientiously, without ever losing sight of the women and men behind every project. Sustainable performance rests just as much on trust and mentorship as it does on technical competence.

What makes you proudest when you see the next generation taking over? 

Ludovic : What brings me the greatest pride is seeing someone I have mentored gain autonomy, grow in confidence, and become capable of passing it on in turn. That is where you truly gauge the impact of mentoring.

And what would you like to pass on yourself in a few years’ time ?

Mattéo :  It might sound far off, but it really isn’t: I complete my degree next year. In a few years, I may well be mentoring a student myself. And what I would like to pass on to them is precisely this instinct to reach out to others whenever needed.

In one sentence, what does transmission mean at SEGULA Technologies? ?

Ludovic & Mattéo: To transmit is not merely to share knowledge; it is to give everyone the means to succeed and go even further.