I started my aviation career as a pilot in the Royal Netherlands Air Force. After thirty years of flying, managing and gaining a lot of experience with people and their behaviour under a wide variety of circumstances, I retired from the Air Force and started ‘van Asselt Advies’. Initially, I limited myself to Human Factor and Crew Resource Management Training and Support, working for several airlines, the Dutch Helicopter Emergency Services (ANWB MAA) and maintenance organisations. After a few years, I was asked to provide workshops abroad on Safety as well. I enjoyed doing that that and from then on, I presented 3-day and 5-day workshops on ‘Human Factors and Human Behaviour’ and current ideas on Safety. My former job in the Air Force also gave me the opportunity to do more with effective safety management systems. I decided to take additional SMS courses and attended master classes by Sidney Dekker and RJ de Boer on Human Error and Safety. From 2015, I provide Safety Management Systems (SMS) training and implementation support for airlines, (aviation) companies and even several civil aviation authorities. I am available as interim Safety Manager for initial Safety Management System implementation and upgrading.
I assist companies in obtaining Part 21, Part M, AOC, CA(M)O and ATO certifications.
Within Aviation, the usefulness of Human Factor training and of an effective Safety Management System has been repeatedly demonstrated. Therefore, I would like to offer my expertise to organisations outside aviation. Not only to hospitals or healthcare institutions, but also to other companies and organisations where Man, Machine and Professional and Social Environment come together; and that is anywhere where humans are part of the process!
I also provide Crisis Management Training with the Artemas team and conduct ‘Emergency Plan Exercise’ observations.
As a volunteer, I offer my acquired expertise as a Veterans Support Worker.
If you want more information about Safety Management and Human Factors please feel free to use this link and contact me.
Stay Healthy and Be Safe!

Bob van Asselt