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Basic Aeronautical Meteorology Course

Online course of 300 hours in basic aeronautical meteorology. 6 modules covering the atmosphere and meteorological variables, clouds and visibility, air masses and fronts, hazardous weather phenomena and aeronautical meteorological information, applying ICAO Annex 3, with an assigned technical tutor.

Duration3 months
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Basic Aeronautical Meteorology 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: 1,000 CA$ (Canadian dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.

Relevant bodies in Canada

  • Transport Canada
  • Canadian Space Agency
  • Canadian Aviation Regulations (Transport Canada)
  • Aerospace Industries Association of Canada

Typical roles

  • Aerospace Engineer
  • Avionics Engineer
  • Certification Engineer
  • Drone Systems Engineer

Questions from Canada

Can I study while working full time in Canada?

Yes. All programmes are 100% online, and you can plan your study around your working schedule, with a dedicated technical tutor supporting your progress.

Do I need to attend campus or sit exams in person?

No. Programmes are delivered entirely online, and the final project is completed remotely with tutor guidance.

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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Describe the structure of the atmosphere and the ISA standard atmosphere.

02

Explain the formation of clouds, fog and precipitation.

03

Relate air masses and fronts to the expected weather.

04

Recognise weather phenomena that are hazardous to aviation.

05

Interpret METAR, TAF and SIGMET messages and significant weather charts.

06

Use official sources of aeronautical meteorological information.

07

Prepare a meteorological briefing for a real flight.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Flight operations technicians.
  • Flight dispatchers.
  • Student pilots.
  • Aeronautical information technicians.
  • Aeronautical meteorological observers.
  • Airport operations technicians.
  • Engineering or science graduates aiming to join airlines.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • ICAO Annex 3 (meteorological service for international air navigation)
  • WMO-No. 49 (Technical Regulations, Volume II)
  • ICAO Doc 8896 (Manual of Aeronautical Meteorological Practice)
  • WMO-No. 306 (Manual on Codes)
  • Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 (air traffic management and air navigation services)
  • ICAO Doc 9328 (Manual of Runway Visual Range Observing and Reporting Practices)
  • Implementing Regulation (EU) 923/2012 SERA (Standardised European Rules of the Air)
  • AEMET OPMET
  • Windy
  • Aviation Weather Center (NOAA)
  • Meteoblue
Syllabus

6 modules

  1. 1.1Composition and layers of the atmosphere
  2. 1.2International Standard Atmosphere (ISA)
  3. 1.3Temperature and lapse rates
  4. 1.4Atmospheric pressure and altimeter settings
  5. 1.5Density and density altitude
  6. 1.6Humidity, dew point and saturation
  7. 1.7Atmospheric stability and instability
  8. 1.8Wind and the forces that govern it
  9. 1.9Breezes and local winds
  10. 1.10Practical exercise: density altitude calculation
  1. 2.1International cloud classification
  2. 2.2Cloud formation processes
  3. 2.3Types of precipitation and their origin
  4. 2.4Radiation and advection fog
  5. 2.5Visibility and runway visual range
  6. 2.6Cloud ceiling and its measurement
  7. 2.7Haze, smoke and suspended dust
  8. 2.8Development of cumulonimbus
  9. 2.9Frost and ice on the ground
  10. 2.10Workshop: identifying clouds from photographs
  1. 3.1Air masses and source regions
  2. 3.2Cold fronts and associated weather
  3. 3.3Warm fronts and associated weather
  4. 3.4Occlusions and their evolution
  5. 3.5Depressions and anticyclones
  6. 3.6Jet streams
  7. 3.7General circulation of the atmosphere
  8. 3.8Mountain waves and rotors
  9. 3.9Typical synoptic situations over the Iberian Peninsula
  10. 3.10Case study: interpreting a surface chart
  1. 4.1Thunderstorms and microbursts
  2. 4.2Turbulence of different origins
  3. 4.3In-flight icing
  4. 4.4Low-level wind shear
  5. 4.5Volcanic ash clouds
  6. 4.6Sand and dust storms
  7. 4.7Tropical cyclones and hurricanes
  8. 4.8Low visibility on approach
  9. 4.9Lightning and electrical discharges
  10. 4.10Case study: decision-making with thunderstorms en route
  1. 5.1METAR and SPECI reports
  2. 5.2TAF forecasts and change groups
  3. 5.3SIGMET and AIRMET warnings
  4. 5.4Significant weather (SIGWX) charts
  5. 5.5Upper winds and temperatures
  6. 5.6Radar and satellite imagery
  7. 5.7GAMET forecasts and ATIS broadcasts
  8. 5.8Aerodrome and wind shear warnings
  9. 5.9Flight meteorological documentation
  10. 5.10Practical exercise: meteorological briefing for a flight
  1. 6.1Selection of a study route
  2. 6.2Analysis of the synoptic situation
  3. 6.3Interpretation of METAR and TAF
  4. 6.4Analysis of significant weather charts
  5. 6.5Identification of hazardous phenomena
  6. 6.6Choice of alternate aerodromes
  7. 6.7Justified operational decision
  8. 6.8Final meteorological briefing
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

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 it with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original regulations and applied exercises. The working software is AEMET OPMET, Windy, Aviation Weather Center (NOAA) and Meteoblue, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: interpreting real METAR and TAF messages, preparing an en-route meteorological briefing and analysing significant weather charts. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final project.

Standards covered: ICAO Annex 3, WMO-No. 49 Technical Regulations Volume II, ICAO Doc 8896, WMO-No. 306 Manual on Codes, Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373, ICAO Doc 9328, Implementing Regulation (EU) 923/2012 SERA.

Assigned technical tutor:every module ends with a deliverable that your tutor marks individually.
Standards-based learning:guided reading of ICAO Annex 3, WMO-No. 49 and ICAO Doc 8896 applied to real cases, not as a theoretical annex.
Industry software:AEMET OPMET, Windy, Aviation Weather Center (NOAA) and Meteoblue, in free, academic or evaluation versions.
Final project:a full meteorological briefing for a study route, from the synoptic analysis and METAR/TAF interpretation to the choice of alternates and a justified operational decision, reviewed by your tutor.
Flexible format:100% online, no fixed timetables, compatible with full-time work.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Route and synoptic analysis
Select a study route and analyse the synoptic situation.
METAR and TAF interpretation
Decode and interpret the reports and forecasts for the departure, destination and alternate aerodromes.
Hazard identification
Use significant weather charts to identify hazardous phenomena along the route.
Operational decision
Choose alternate aerodromes and justify the go/no-go decision.
Final project
Deliver the final meteorological briefing and report, reviewed by your tutor.
Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Flight operations technicianFlight dispatcherStudent pilotAeronautical information technicianAeronautical meteorological observerAirport operations technician
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • English sufficient to read technical standards.

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FAQ

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 AEMET OPMET, Windy, Aviation Weather Center (NOAA) and Meteoblue, 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 a computer able to run the programme 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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