Master’s in Aviation and Airport Insurance Engineering
Online master's programme of 1,900 hours in Aviation and Airport Insurance Engineering. 12 modules covering aircraft risk, aviation regulation, aviation liability, aviation hull, airport insurance and safety, products and segments, underwriting and rating, claims, emerging risks and aviation risk management, with an assigned technical tutor.
Master’s in Aviation and Airport Insurance Engineering — studying from Ireland
Ireland is an established international hub for insurance, reinsurance and captive insurance, with Dublin hosting a large concentration of insurers, brokers and actuarial functions. The Central Bank of Ireland regulates insurance undertakings and the sector's solvency and conduct requirements. Engineers and analysts in this area work on risk modelling, catastrophe analysis, pricing and data-driven underwriting, often combining technical, statistical and regulatory expertise. Professional qualifications and standards are maintained by the Society of Actuaries in Ireland and related bodies.
Fees for Ireland: €7,920 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Ireland
Typical roles
Questions from Ireland
Which professional bodies in Ireland relate to this area, and is this qualification recognised by them?
In Ireland, actuarial work is associated with the Society of Actuaries in Ireland, and risk and data professionals may also look to bodies such as the Institute of Banking. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so they do not confer membership or exemptions from these bodies. Confirm any exemption policies directly with the relevant institute before enrolling.
How is training like this typically viewed by employers in Ireland's insurance and risk sector?
Insurers and financial firms in Ireland generally value recognised professional qualifications most highly. A private online qualification is judged on its content and on your demonstrated skills, including your final project. Employers decide whether it is relevant to a given role, so it is best used to support existing experience rather than as a standalone credential.
What is the practical workload and language requirement for studying this online?
Programmes are taught entirely in English and delivered 100% online, so you can study from anywhere in Ireland or abroad. Workload depends on the programme length: specialist courses are 300 hours, postgraduate diplomas 800 hours and master's programmes 1,900 hours. Each student has an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments.
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What you will be able to do
Assess the technical and operational risks of aircraft.
Interpret the regulatory framework for civil aviation and airports.
Analyse liability regimes in air transport.
Design hull, liability and airport covers.
Rate aviation portfolios using exposure data.
Manage high-severity aviation claims.
Identify emerging risks in aviation and their insurability.
Who it's for
- Aviation underwriters covering airlines, general aviation and products.
- Airport risk managers responsible for operator and concession programmes.
- Aviation claims managers handling hull and passenger losses.
- Aviation insurance brokers placing risks in the London and international markets.
- Safety analysts working with SMS and occurrence data.
- Aviation loss adjusters assessing aircraft damage.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to enter aviation insurance.
What you'll work with
- Montreal Convention 1999 (air carrier liability in international carriage)
- Regulation (EC) 785/2004 (insurance requirements for air carriers and operators)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (common rules in civil aviation and EASA)
- ICAO Annex 14 (aerodrome design and operations)
- ICAO Annex 19 (safety management)
- Regulation (EU) 139/2014 (requirements for aerodromes)
- Regulation (EC) 261/2004 (air passenger rights)
- Cirium
- Python
- Power BI
- Advanced Excel
- Tableau
12 modules · 1900 h
1.1Aircraft types and operations1.2Main aircraft systems1.3Flight phases and risk profile1.4Human factors in aviation1.5Aviation accident statistics1.6Accident investigation and ICAO Annex 131.7Continuing airworthiness1.8Maintenance and Part-145 organisations1.9Fleet age and residual value1.10Case study: analysis of an aviation accident report
2.1The Chicago Convention and ICAO2.2Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and EASA2.3Air operations regulation2.4Safety management systems (SMS)2.5The Spanish Aviation Safety Agency (AESA)2.6EU aerodrome regulations2.7Drone regulations2.8Civil aviation security2.9Occurrence reporting2.10Practical exercise: review of an operator's SMS
3.1The Montreal Convention 19993.2Liability towards passengers3.3Baggage and air cargo3.4The Rome Convention on damage to third parties on the surface3.5Regulation (EC) 785/2004 on insurance requirements3.6Regulation (EC) 261/2004 on passenger rights3.7Manufacturers' liability3.8Liability of air navigation service providers3.9Jurisdiction and aviation litigation3.10Workshop: calculating insurance minimums under Regulation 785/2004
4.1Hull cover on the ground and in flight4.2Agreed value and market value4.3Total loss and partial damage4.4Engine hulls and spares4.5War and allied perils4.6AVN clauses of the London market4.7Aircraft leasing and lenders4.8Deductibles and excesses4.9Valuation of repairs4.10Case study: partial damage claim on a jet engine
5.1Airport operator's liability5.2Handling and ground services risks5.3Damage to aircraft on the apron5.4Premises liability5.5Property and business interruption5.6Construction risks at airports5.7Insurance for concession holders5.8Contracts and risk transfer5.9Insurance programmes for airport networks5.10Practical exercise: insurance programme for a regional airport
6.1ICAO Annex 146.2Aerodrome certification in the EU6.3Runway incursion risk6.4Runway excursions and RESA6.5Bird strike and wildlife hazards6.6FOD and its management6.7Apron safety6.8Rescue and firefighting6.9Airport emergency management6.10Case study: wildlife hazard risk assessment
7.1Commercial airlines7.2General and business aviation7.3Helicopters and aerial work7.4Manufacturers and aeronautical products7.5Maintenance providers7.6Drones and unmanned aircraft7.7Urban air mobility7.8Satellites and launch vehicles7.9Loss-of-licence insurance7.10Practical exercise: comparison of covers by segment
8.1Operator underwriting information8.2Exposure: hours, cycles and passengers8.3Operational quality and IOSA audits8.4Loss frequency models8.5Catastrophic losses and severity8.6The aviation market and capacity8.7Leaders and followers in the market8.8The aviation market cycle8.9Accumulation by airport8.10Lab: rating a regional fleet
9.1Initial response after an accident9.2Family assistance9.3Survey of aircraft damage9.4Technical and judicial investigation9.5Settlement of passenger claims9.6Recoveries against manufacturers9.7Communication management9.8Major losses and reinsurance9.9Lessons learned9.10Case study: managing a passenger claim
10.1Cybersecurity in aviation10.2GNSS jamming and spoofing10.3Risks in conflict-zone airspace10.4Sustainable aviation fuels10.5Electric and hydrogen aircraft10.6Urban air mobility10.7Drones near airports10.8Pilot fatigue and health10.9Climate change and turbulence10.10Workshop: risk analysis of an eVTOL operation
11.1Risk map of an airline11.2Risks of an airport operator11.3Business continuity11.4Contracts and indemnity clauses11.5Captives in aviation11.6Aviation reinsurance11.7Risk indicators11.8Integrating SMS and risk management11.9Reporting to senior management11.10Practical exercise: risk map of an airport
12.1Selection of the operator or infrastructure12.2Applicable regulatory framework12.3Hazard analysis12.4Exposure and loss assessment12.5Design of the insurance programme12.6Mitigation measures12.7Economic analysis12.8Conclusions12.9Master's Thesis report12.10Master's Thesis: defence before a panel
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable materials, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within each intake, so the programme is compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Cirium, Python, Power BI, advanced Excel and Tableau, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: rating airline and general aviation fleets, assessing operational risks at airports, and managing hull and passenger claims. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final Master's Thesis.
Standards covered: Montreal Convention 1999, Regulation (EC) 785/2004, Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EASA), ICAO Annex 14 (Aerodromes), ICAO Annex 19 (Safety Management), Regulation (EU) 139/2014 on aerodromes and Regulation (EC) 261/2004 on air passenger rights.
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
- University degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent demonstrable professional experience.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running 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 1,900 hours over 12–14 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with Cirium, Python, Power BI, advanced Excel and Tableau, using free, academic or evaluation versions. Your tutor indicates the free alternative wherever one exists.
A SEIUM Institute diploma, awarded on passing the continuous assessment and the Master's Thesis. 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 in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised in the higher programme. Ask about the recognition policy when you enrol.
A university degree in engineering, science or architecture, or equivalent professional experience, plus a suitable computer 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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