Curriculum Vitae
Roger V. van der Velden (1954)

Studied mechanical engineering and metals science at the Technical University of Delft. Worked at Fokker Aircraft for seven years as specialist and project manager fatigue and damage tolerance methodology and was involved in the testing and type certification process of the Fokker 100 and Fokker 50.  
Was consultant at Coopers & Lybrand / Civi Consultancy for six years in the field of industrial innovation. Joined  in many different assignments for both governmental bodies and industry involving expertise in materials technology, environmental technology, management and organisation, quality assurance, technology policy and subsidies.
Joined the Dutch Civil Aviation Authorities (RLD) and was surveyor for several organisations approved for maintenance of aircraft or aircraft components and participated in several international standardisation visits. Was head of the bureau for Aircraft Maintenance in General Aviation and Helicopters for more than four years. Participated in the development of policy in this area and was member of the management team of the maintenance and production department.
Started as an independent consultant with Jargon Aviation Consultancy in May 2000 and supports companies and organisations in aviation. Is qualified ICAO trainer in the field of airworthiness, certified STAMINA human factors trainer and registered IS-BAO auditor.