Aviation NewsWho's Where?Jacques New Socata Chief Test PilotBy Editorial Staff - Published: March 25, 2008 Updated: June 14, 20190PrintEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedin Stphane JacquesStphane Jacques has been named EADS Socata’s chief test pilot. The 44- year-old Jacques retired as a Lt. Col. in the French Air Force where he was a test pilot instructor.