Course in Ethics in Artificial Intelligence in Flight Systems
Online 300 h course in ethics in artificial intelligence in flight systems. 6 modules covering DO-178C (software in airborne systems), ARP4754B (development of aircraft and systems) and MATLAB/Simulink. Dedicated tutor and open enrolment.
Course in Ethics in Artificial Intelligence in Flight Systems — studying from India
India's defence sector is a major engineering employer, with public undertakings such as Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Dynamics and Bharat Earth Movers, alongside private firms like Tata Advanced Systems and Larsen & Toubro. Research and development is coordinated by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, and procurement and capability planning sit within the Ministry of Defence. Engineers work on land systems, armoured vehicles, weapon platforms and military electronics, with a strong policy push towards indigenous design and manufacturing under the Make in India initiative.
Fees for India: ₹78,800 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
How are defence and military engineers recognised in India?
Defence engineering in India is largely recognised through government channels such as DRDO, the Ministry of Defence, and the armed forces' engineering branches, with recruitment governed by public service rules. The Institution of Engineers (India) is the general professional body. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so recognition is decided by the employer or relevant authority.
Which employers in India hire defence and land systems engineers?
Employers include DRDO laboratories, Ordnance Factory Board units, defence public sector undertakings such as BEL and HAL, and private defence manufacturers. Military engineering roles are filled through official recruitment. A private online qualification can add technical depth, but government and defence employers mainly assess formal qualifications, security clearance and experience.
Is this programme workable with a job in India, and does it need a visa?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed if you study from India. Time required is about 300 hours for specialist courses, 800 for diplomas and 1,900 for master's programmes. You get an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Ask your employer about sponsorship, since many defence firms fund further training.
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What you will be able to do
Describe applications of AI in flight systems.
Apply EASA certification and assurance approaches for AI.
Analyse the effects of automation on the flight crew.
Assign responsibilities for failures of AI-based functions.
Assess the safety of a flight function based on machine learning.
Integrate ethical considerations into aeronautical design.
Develop a flight function project with AI and its safety case.
Who it's for
- Aeronautical certification engineer looking to specialise in Ethics in Artificial Intelligence in Flight Systems.
- Embedded software engineer looking to specialise in Ethics in Artificial Intelligence in Flight Systems.
- Human factors specialist looking to specialise in Ethics in Artificial Intelligence in Flight Systems.
- Avionics engineer looking to specialise in Ethics in Artificial Intelligence in Flight Systems.
- Aeronautical AI engineer looking to specialise in Ethics in Artificial Intelligence in Flight Systems.
- Systems safety analyst looking to specialise in Ethics in Artificial Intelligence in Flight Systems.
- Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
What you'll work with
- DO-178C (software in airborne systems)
- ARP4754B (development of aircraft and systems)
- EASA guidance on Level 1 and 2 AI (machine learning)
- ARP4761 (safety assessment)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EASA basic regulation)
- Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 (AI Act)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Avionics and flight control systems1.2Autopilot and flight management1.3AI in traffic detection and avoidance1.4Computer vision for landing1.5AI-based cabin assistants1.6Predictive aircraft maintenance1.7Single-pilot operation: debate1.8AI in military combat aircraft1.9EASA taxonomy: AI levels 1, 2 and 31.10Workshop: classifying AI functions according to EASA
2.1DO-178C and its limitations with AI2.2ARP4754A and systems development2.3EASA guidance for machine learning2.4Assurance of learning and data2.5Generalisation and operational domain2.6Robustness and explainability in avionics2.7Runtime monitors2.8'Simplex' safety architectures2.9Emerging standards: ARP69832.10Practice: assurance plan for a vision model
3.1Ironies of automation3.2Overtrust and loss of skills3.3Mode confusion3.4Air France 447 and automation management3.5Boeing 737 MAX: design, training and transparency3.6Pilot–AI interface design3.7Competency-based training and instruction3.8Communicating uncertainty to the pilot3.9Ultimate pilot authority3.10Case study: human factors analysis of flight AF447
4.1Liability of manufacturers, operators and pilots4.2Regulation (EU) 2024/1689 and aviation4.3Accident investigation involving AI4.4Flight recorders and AI data4.5Transparency towards authorities4.6Military airworthiness and AI4.7IHL and aircraft with autonomous functions4.8Aviation cybersecurity: DO-326A4.9Insurance and liability4.10Case study: incident involving a collision avoidance system
5.1Safety as a paramount value5.2Commercial pressure in certification5.3Safety culture and reporting5.4Equity in access to safe technology5.5Employment impact on pilots5.6Public trust in autonomous aviation5.7Sustainability and efficiency with AI5.8Responsibility of the aeronautical engineer5.9Professional codes of ethics5.10Workshop: ethical analysis of a single-pilot proposal
6.1Selection of the AI function6.2Definition of the operational domain6.3Assurance and certification plan6.4Human factors analysis6.5Safety risk analysis6.6Liability analysis6.7Test plan6.8Final ethical assessment6.9Report and presentation6.10Final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
Delivered 100 % online on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. There are no fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, SCADE Suite, X-Plane, Python (PyTorch), in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real flight simulator procedures, functional safety analysis and cabin human factors studies. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Describe applications of AI in flight systems.
Apply EASA certification and assurance approaches for AI.
Analyse the effects of automation on the flight crew.
Assign responsibilities for failures of AI-based functions.
Assess the safety of a flight function based on machine learning.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient level of Spanish to follow technical regulatory reading.
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, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with MATLAB/Simulink, SCADE Suite, X-Plane, Python (PyTorch). Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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