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Course in Ethics in Academic Aircraft Certification

300-hour online course in ethics in academic aircraft certification. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EASA's basic regulation), Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part 21) and MATLAB/Simulink. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Explain the aircraft certification process for teaching purposes.

02

Analyse responsibility and delegation in design organisations.

03

Apply the ethical duties of the certification engineer.

04

Relate operational safety to the integrity of systems.

05

Evaluate historical cases of certification failures.

06

Design responsible teaching and research activities in certification.

07

Prepare an academic certification project with ethical analysis.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Aeronautical certification engineer who wishes to specialise in Ethics in Academic Aircraft Certification.
  • Operational safety engineer who wishes to specialise in Ethics in Academic Aircraft Certification.
  • Aerospace engineering lecturer who wishes to specialise in Ethics in Academic Aircraft Certification.
  • Airworthiness engineer who wishes to specialise in Ethics in Academic Aircraft Certification.
  • Researcher in aviation safety who wishes to specialise in Ethics in Academic Aircraft Certification.
  • Auditor of design organisations who wishes to specialise in Ethics in Academic Aircraft Certification.
  • Graduates in engineering or sciences seeking to enter the aeronautical industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EASA's basic regulation)
  • Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part 21)
  • CS-23 / CS-25 (EASA certification specifications)
  • SAE ARP4754A (aircraft and systems development)
  • DO-178C (software in airborne systems)
  • ICAO Annex 19 (safety management)
  • Regulation (EU) 376/2014 (occurrence reporting)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Why study aircraft certification
  2. 1.2Chicago Convention and ICAO Annex 8
  3. 1.3EASA, FAA and national authorities
  4. 1.4Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and Part 21
  5. 1.5Type certificate and certification basis
  6. 1.6CS-23, CS-25, CS-27 and CS-29 specifications
  7. 1.7Design Organisation Approvals (DOA) and Production Organisation Approvals (POA)
  8. 1.8Military airworthiness and EMAR
  9. 1.9Teaching resources and reference bibliography
  10. 1.10Case study: structure of a certification basis
  1. 2.1Delegation of functions to the manufacturer
  2. 2.2FAA ODA programme
  3. 2.3Privileges of a DOA
  4. 2.4Independence of the airworthiness function
  5. 2.5Commercial pressure and certification schedules
  6. 2.6The Boeing 737 MAX and MCAS case
  7. 2.7US Congressional and JATR reports
  8. 2.8Reforms: Aircraft Certification Safety and Accountability Act
  9. 2.9Lessons for engineers
  10. 2.10Workshop: analysis of the JATR report on the 737 MAX
  1. 3.1Duty to public safety
  2. 3.2Honesty in analysis and testing
  3. 3.3Conflicts of interest
  4. 3.4Just culture and occurrence reporting
  5. 3.5Regulation (EU) 376/2014 on reporting
  6. 3.6Whistleblowing in aviation
  7. 3.7Individual and collective responsibility
  8. 3.8Ethics of simplifying pilot training
  9. 3.9Ethics of communication with authorities
  10. 3.10Practice: ethical dilemma in a compliance review
  1. 4.1ARP4754A and ARP4761
  2. 4.2Assessment of failure conditions
  3. 4.3Assumptions about pilot response
  4. 4.4Human factors in certification (CS-25.1302)
  5. 4.5Software and DO-178C
  6. 4.6Safety management systems (SMS)
  7. 4.7Continuing airworthiness and directives
  8. 4.8Accident investigation and Annex 13
  9. 4.9Feedback to design
  10. 4.10Laboratory: assessment of a failure condition
  1. 5.1Teaching ethics in aeronautical engineering
  2. 5.2Using real cases in the classroom
  3. 5.3Academic aircraft design projects
  4. 5.4Light and amateur-built aircraft
  5. 5.5University research in aviation safety
  6. 5.6Collaboration with manufacturers and authorities
  7. 5.7Integrity in final-year projects
  8. 5.8Accreditation of aeronautical degrees
  9. 5.9Technician licences under Part 66
  10. 5.10Case study: designing a teaching session around an accident
  1. 6.1Selection of the aircraft or modification
  2. 6.2Applicable certification basis
  3. 6.3Compliance plan
  4. 6.4Simplified safety analysis
  5. 6.5Identification of ethical risks
  6. 6.6Measures for independence and transparency
  7. 6.7Compliance matrix
  8. 6.8Associated teaching material
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetable: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine the programme with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, IBM DOORS, Ansys medini analyze, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real procedures drawn from aeronautical certification case studies, functional safety analysis and review of accident reports. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with OT cyber-security, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

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

Selection of the aircraft or modification

Explain the aircraft certification process for teaching purposes.

Applicable certification basis

Analyse responsibility and delegation in design organisations.

Compliance plan

Apply the ethical duties of the certification engineer.

Simplified safety analysis

Relate operational safety to the integrity of systems.

Identification of ethical risks

Evaluate historical cases of certification failures.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Aeronautical certification engineerOperational safety engineerAerospace engineering lecturerAirworthiness engineerResearcher in aviation safetyAuditor of design organisations
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

The programme uses MATLAB/Simulink, IBM DOORS, Ansys medini analyze and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the final integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised in the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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