Aerospace Materials Logistics Course
Online course of 300 hours in aerospace materials logistics. 6 modules covering aerospace materials and their handling, storage and inventory control, transport and packaging, maintenance and AOG logistics, and logistics digitalisation under EN 9120, ATA Spec 300 and ATA Spec 2000, with an assigned technical tutor.
Aerospace Materials Logistics Course — studying from Ireland
Ireland's aerospace sector is concentrated in Shannon, Limerick and the Dublin region, with a strong base of maintenance, repair and overhaul, avionics, aerostructures and engine component manufacturing. Multinational suppliers and specialist SMEs serve global airframe and engine programmes, while the Irish Aviation Authority and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency shape certification and airworthiness requirements. Growing interest in drones, urban air mobility and space-related research is supported by university spin-outs and national research centres. Engineers here work on design assurance, systems integration, maintenance planning and compliance across the aviation value chain.
Fees for Ireland: €448 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Will a SEIUM qualification be recognised by professional bodies in Ireland for aerospace work?
SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state-awarded, and are not accredited by any national body. Engineers Ireland is the main professional body for engineers in Ireland and sets its own membership criteria, so recognition is decided by them, not by SEIUM. Aviation safety oversight sits with the Irish Aviation Authority. Check directly with these bodies before relying on any credential for licensing or chartership.
Do Irish aerospace and drone employers value private online engineering qualifications?
Hiring in Ireland's aerospace and drone sector is generally driven by demonstrable skills, relevant experience and, for many roles, recognised degrees. A private qualification may support a CV, particularly alongside practical experience, but its weight is decided by each employer. We cannot promise any outcome. Speaking to prospective employers about how they view SEIUM's programmes is the most reliable way to judge.
Can I study this programme alongside a full-time job in Ireland?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so there is no travel and no student visa is needed to study from home. Master's programmes total 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and specialist courses 300 hours, so plan your weekly time accordingly. You will have an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Some employers offer funding, which you should ask about directly.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the handling requirements for aerospace materials.
Manage warehouses with shelf-life and FOD control.
Plan the transport and packaging of sensitive parts.
Apply dangerous goods regulations.
Organise spare parts logistics and AOG situations.
Use digital logistics management systems.
Design a logistics solution for an aerospace scenario.
Who it's for
- Aerospace logistics managers running warehouses and distribution.
- Aeronautical warehouse technicians handling sensitive and shelf-life materials.
- Materials planners supplying assembly lines and MRO shops.
- Transport coordinators shipping engines, structures and dangerous goods.
- Spare parts managers dealing with rotables, pools and AOG.
- Logistics analysts building inventory and service indicators.
- Engineering or science graduates looking to enter aeronautical manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- EN 9120 (quality management systems for aviation, space and defence distributors)
- ATA Spec 300 (specification for packaging of airline supplies)
- ATA Spec 2000 (e-business specification for materials management)
- IATA DGR (dangerous goods regulations for air transport)
- ADR 2025 (international carriage of dangerous goods by road)
- Incoterms 2020 (international commercial terms)
- ANSI/ESD S20.20 (protection of electrical and electronic parts against electrostatic discharge)
- Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH) (registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals)
- SAP EWM
- Manhattan WMS
- AMOS
- Microsoft Power BI
6 modules
1.1Material families: alloys, composites and elastomers1.2Prepreg and materials with limited shelf life1.3Chemical products and sealants1.4Hazardous materials and safety data sheets1.5Cold storage and temperature control1.6Sensitivity to humidity and contamination1.7Material certificates and specifications1.8Identification and labelling in the warehouse1.9Customer-furnished and consignment material1.10Case study: warehouse plan for prepreg
2.1Design of aerospace warehouses2.2Shelf-life control and FIFO/FEFO2.3FOD prevention in the warehouse2.4Cycle counting and inventory accuracy2.5Quarantine and non-conforming material2.6Storage of ESD-sensitive parts2.7Kitting for assembly lines2.8Management of tools and consumables2.9Turnover and coverage indicators2.10Workshop: designing a kitting system
3.1Packaging according to ATA Spec 3003.2Packaging of sensitive parts and engines3.3Transport of dangerous goods according to IATA DGR3.4Road transport under ADR3.5Cold chain for composites3.6Transport of large structures3.7Insurance and liability in transport3.8Incoterms in aerospace operations3.9Export control in shipments3.10Practical exercise: shipping plan for an engine in a container
4.1Spare parts logistics in airlines4.2AOG situations and rapid response4.3Spare parts pools and PBH contracts4.4Management of rotables and repairables4.5EASA Form 1 release documentation4.6Reverse logistics and repairs4.7Spare parts demand forecasting4.8Network stock positioning4.9Authorised distributors and brokers4.10Case study: resolving an international AOG
5.1WMS and ERP systems5.2RFID identification according to ATA Spec 20005.3Digital traceability of shipments5.4Warehouse automation5.5Inventory analytics5.6Logistics control tower5.7Cybersecurity in logistics5.8Sustainability and carbon footprint5.9Service and cost indicators5.10Lab: logistics indicators dashboard
6.1Definition of the logistics scenario6.2Analysis of material flows6.3Warehouse and inventory design6.4Transport and packaging plan6.5Proposed information system6.6Indicators and improvement plan6.7AOG response plan6.8Logistics cost analysis6.9Report 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 the intake, so the programme can be combined with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is SAP EWM, Manhattan WMS, AMOS and Microsoft Power BI, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: design of warehouses for sensitive materials, planning of dangerous goods shipments and simulated management of AOG situations. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final project.
Standards covered: EN 9120, ATA Spec 300, ATA Spec 2000, IATA DGR, ADR 2025, Incoterms 2020, ANSI/ESD S20.20, Regulation (EC) 1907/2006 (REACH).
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 able to run the programme 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 SAP EWM, Manhattan WMS, AMOS and Microsoft Power BI, 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 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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