Aircraft Generator Integration Course
Online course of 300 hours in aircraft generator integration. 6 modules covering aeronautical generators, mechanical coupling to the engine, generator control, thermal management and installation, and testing and certification under MIL-STD-704F, RTCA DO-160G and CS-25.1351 to CS-25.1365, with an assigned technical tutor.
Aircraft Generator Integration Course — studying from Canada
Canada has a substantial aerospace sector, anchored in Montréal and Québec City, with major manufacturers and suppliers such as Bombardier, Pratt & Whitney Canada and CAE. Ontario's Greater Toronto and Ottawa regions host avionics, satellite and space technology firms, while the Canadian Space Agency coordinates national space programmes, including robotics for the International Space Station. Urban air mobility and drone operations are emerging under Transport Canada's regulatory framework. Engineers in this area typically work on airframe design, systems integration, certification and space mission support.
Fees for Canada: 695 CA$ (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Canada
Typical roles
Questions from Canada
What language are the programmes taught in?
All programmes are taught in English, which suits engineers working in English-language environments across Canada.
Will this qualification let me use the title Professional Engineer?
No. The title is regulated by provincial engineering regulators such as Professional Engineers Ontario or the Ordre des ingénieurs du Québec. Please check their requirements directly before assuming any eligibility.
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Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Understand the technologies of aeronautical electrical generators.
Analyse the mechanical coupling between generator and engine.
Understand generator regulation, control and protection.
Resolve the thermal management and installation of the generator.
Plan qualification and certification testing.
Assess the impact of power extraction on the engine.
Design the complete integration of a generation system.
Who it's for
- Electrical generation systems engineers
- Engine-systems integration engineers
- Electrical machines engineers moving into aerospace applications
- Systems test engineers
- Certification engineers working on electrical power systems
- Thermal management engineers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter aero-engine manufacturing
What you'll work with
- MIL-STD-704F (aircraft electric power characteristics)
- RTCA DO-160G (environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment)
- CS-25.1351 to CS-25.1365 (EASA) (electrical systems of large aeroplanes)
- SAE ARP4754A (development of civil aircraft and systems)
- SAE ARP4761 (safety assessment process for civil airborne systems)
- CS-E (EASA) (certification specifications for engines)
- MIL-STD-461G (control of electromagnetic interference)
- ANSYS Maxwell
- Ansys Motor-CAD
- MATLAB/Simulink with Simscape Electrical
- PLECS
- Simcenter Amesim
6 modules
1.1Constant-frequency IDG generators1.2Variable-frequency generators (VFG)1.3Permanent-magnet synchronous machines1.4Switched-reluctance machines1.5Integrated starter-generators1.6Three-stage brushless excitation1.7Capability and overload curves1.8Power density and mass1.9Generators for hybrid propulsion1.10Practical exercise: generator selection for a turboprop
2.1Accessory gearbox and gear ratio2.2Power offtake from the high- and low-pressure shafts2.3Constant speed drive (CSD)2.4Mechanical disconnection of the generator2.5Vibration and alignment2.6Lubrication shared with the engine2.7Power extraction and fuel consumption2.8Interface with the FADEC2.9Power extraction in high-bypass-ratio engines2.10Case study: impact of power extraction on specific fuel consumption
3.1Generator control unit (GCU)3.2Voltage regulation3.3Overvoltage and underfrequency protection3.4Paralleling of generators3.5GLC and BTC line contactors3.6Load-connection transients3.7Active rectification control3.8Built-in diagnostics in the GCU3.9Control of starter-generators3.10Lab: voltage regulation model in Simulink
4.1Copper, iron and electronics losses4.2Oil and air cooling4.3Fuel-oil heat exchangers4.4Engine zone and fire requirements4.5Mounting, brackets and vibration4.6Power wiring and connectors4.7Electromagnetic compatibility of the generator and wiring4.8Maintainability and on-wing access4.9Thermal bench testing4.10Workshop: thermal balance of a 150 kVA VFG
5.1DO-160G qualification testing5.2MIL-STD-704F power quality testing5.3Electrical systems test rig5.4Engine and flight testing5.5Safety analysis of the generation system5.6CS-25.1351 and CS-25.1355 requirements5.7Generator reliability and MTBF5.8Certification plan5.9Endurance and overspeed testing5.10Case study: test plan for a new generator
6.1Aircraft power requirements6.2Selection of generator technology6.3Mechanical integration in the accessory gearbox6.4Design of control and protections6.5Cooling solution6.6Failure analysis of the generation system6.7Verification plan6.8Mass and reliability estimate6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Training is 100% online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so you can combine the programme with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is ANSYS Maxwell, Ansys Motor-CAD, MATLAB/Simulink with Simscape Electrical, PLECS and Simcenter Amesim, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: generator sizing for different platforms, simulation of connection transients and planning of qualification tests. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: MIL-STD-704F, RTCA DO-160G, CS-25.1351 to CS-25.1365 (EASA), SAE ARP4754A, SAE ARP4761, CS-E (EASA), MIL-STD-461G.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior qualification is required.
- An internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- English sufficient to read technical standards.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme totals 300 hours over 3 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with ANSYS Maxwell, Ansys Motor-CAD, MATLAB/Simulink with Simscape Electrical, PLECS and Simcenter Amesim, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute certificate, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the final project. It is SEIUM's own qualification, not an official state degree; its recognition depends on the programme completed and the regulations of each country.
Yes. Modules passed are recognised in a higher programme in the same area (postgraduate diploma or master's). Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
No prior qualification is required: you need an internet connection, a computer capable of running the programme's software and English sufficient to read technical standards.
Start dates are set by SEIUM's faculty for each intake. Our admissions team will confirm the next available date when you apply.
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