Overview

Farid Zizi is a French aerospace engineer and senior civil aviation official. He has combined technical training with leadership roles in education, research and international regulation. Since 1 August 2018 he has served as the head of France Aviation Civile Services, the organisation that delivers technical expertise, consultancy and operational support in civil aviation from France to national and international customers. For a compact biography or official profile see his professional profile.

Roles and responsibilities

As head of France Aviation Civile Services (formerly DSNA Services) Zizi oversees a public-sector company that packages French civil aviation know‑how for external partners, including air navigation services, safety management, training and modernization programmes. Key activities under his leadership include:

  • providing consultancy and technical assistance to civil aviation authorities and service providers,
  • supporting the deployment of air traffic management systems and procedures,
  • promoting safety, efficiency and environmental improvement initiatives.

More about the organisation can be found at France Aviation Civile Services.

Education and research leadership

Before moving to his current post, Zizi was head of Education and Research at the French Civil Aviation University, known as ENAC. In that capacity he was responsible for overseeing academic programmes, research partnerships and the development of training that connects academic work to operational needs in air traffic management and aviation safety. The institution where he served is described at the French Civil Aviation University.

International work and standard-setting

Farid Zizi has also played a role on the international stage: he served as head of the Air Navigation Commission at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The commission advises on technical standards and procedures that govern air navigation worldwide, helping shape guidance on air traffic services, safety oversight and the harmonisation of navigation systems between states.

Impact and areas of focus

Zizi's career reflects a blend of applied engineering knowledge and institutional leadership. His work touches on the modernization of air traffic management, training and research capacity building, and the translation of international standards into practice. Colleagues and organisations value this mix when engaging France Aviation Civile Services for operational projects and regulatory advice.

Notable distinctions

While specific honours and dates vary by source, Zizi is recognized within European and international civil aviation circles for moving between academic, national service-delivery and international regulatory environments—roles that require technical credibility, managerial experience and diplomatic skills in multilateral settings.