Diploma in Campaign Planning and Flight Data Analysis
Online postgraduate diploma of 800 hours in flight test campaign planning and flight data analysis. 8 modules covering flight test methodology, test planning and risk, performance and handling qualities testing, flight data processing, system identification, and loads, systems and environmental testing, with an assigned technical tutor.
Diploma in Campaign Planning and Flight Data Analysis — studying from India
India's aerospace sector is growing steadily, anchored by Bengaluru, Hyderabad and the Kanpur-Lucknow belt. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Electronics are major employers, alongside a fast-growing base of drone and space start-ups. The Indian Space Research Organisation and the Defence Research and Development Organisation drive research programmes, while civil aviation rules are set by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation. Engineers here work on aircraft systems, unmanned aerial vehicles, satellite subsystems and urban air mobility concepts, and the sector's push for indigenisation keeps demand for skilled talent strong.
Fees for India: ₹137,000 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
Which professional bodies in India recognise aerospace engineering, and does a private online qualification help with recognition?
In India, aeronautical engineering is recognised mainly through the Institution of Engineers (India), the Aeronautical Society of India and the Directorate General of Civil Aviation for aircraft maintenance licences. SEIUM's qualifications are private, not state degrees, and are not accredited by any national body. Whether they count towards professional membership or roles is decided by the employer or the relevant body, so check their criteria before enrolling.
Which employers in India hire aerospace engineers, and how would this programme be used in that work?
Aerospace engineers in India work with organisations such as ISRO, HAL, DRDO laboratories, and private aerospace and drone firms, along with MRO and airline engineering teams. A private postgraduate qualification can support a career move or specialisation, but it is not a substitute for formal technical experience or statutory certifications. Employers usually weigh it alongside your work record and skills.
Can I manage this programme alongside a full-time job in India, given the time zone and language?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so you can study from home without a student visa. Classes and deadlines are set by the school, so check the schedule against India Standard Time (IST). Master's programmes are around 1,900 hours, postgraduate diplomas around 800 and specialist courses around 300, so plan your weekly hours realistically. You get an assigned technical tutor. Ask your employer about sponsorship, as instalment fees may make this easier.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Structure a flight test plan from the certification requirements.
Prepare test point matrices and test cards with hazard analysis.
Reduce performance data to standard conditions.
Assess handling qualities using standardised manoeuvres and rating scales.
Build reproducible flight data processing pipelines.
Identify aerodynamic models using time- and frequency-domain methods.
Write compliance reports from test results.
Who it's for
- Flight test engineers
- Flight data analysts
- Test campaign planners
- Performance engineers
- Handling qualities engineers
- Aeronautical certification engineers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join aircraft manufacturers
What you'll work with
- CS-25 (EASA) (large aeroplanes)
- CS-23 (EASA) (normal-category aeroplanes)
- FAA AC 25-7D (Flight Test Guide)
- FAA AC 23-8C (flight test guide for small aeroplanes)
- MIL-STD-1797A (flying qualities of piloted aircraft)
- 14 CFR Part 25 (FAA transport category aeroplanes)
- ICAO Annex 16 (environmental protection)
- SAE ARP4754A (development of civil aircraft and systems)
- MATLAB/Simulink
- Python (NumPy, SciPy)
- SIDPAC
- CIFER
- IADS
8 modules
1.1Development, certification and operational testing1.2Certification requirements as the origin of the plan1.3Logical sequence of a campaign1.4Organisation and responsibilities1.5Test plan and reports1.6Aircraft configuration management1.7Ground tests prior to flight1.8Historical reference programmes1.9Typical risks by type of test1.10Case study: structure of a type certification plan
2.1Test matrices and test points2.2Test cards2.3Progressive envelope expansion2.4Test hazard analysis and mitigations2.5Termination criteria2.6Resources, weather and airspace2.7Briefings and debriefings2.8Safety at the test centre2.9Optimising the number of flights2.10Workshop: test cards for envelope expansion
3.1Air data system calibration3.2Tower fly-by and trailing cone methods3.3Reduction to standard atmosphere3.4Climb, cruise and ceiling3.5Take-off and landing distances3.6Stall speeds3.7Specific fuel consumption and range3.8Weight and temperature corrections3.9Data for the flight manual3.10Practical exercise: climb data reduction
4.1Longitudinal static stability4.2Doublet and 3-2-1-1 manoeuvres4.3Dynamic stability and modes4.4Cooper-Harper rating scale4.5Pilot-induced oscillations4.6MIL-STD-1797A requirements4.7Stall and spin testing4.8Minimum control speed with one engine inoperative4.9Workload assessment4.10Lab: phugoid damping from flight records
5.1From raw data to engineering units5.2Time alignment of sources5.3Filtering and smoothing5.4Trajectory reconstruction and kinematic consistency5.5Outlier detection and correction5.6Test databases5.7Automation with scripts5.8Data version control5.9Engineering visualisation5.10Practical exercise: processing pipeline in Python
6.1Aerodynamic models and derivatives6.2Equation-error method6.3Output-error method6.4Maximum likelihood estimation6.5Frequency-domain identification6.6Optimal input design6.7Validation of the identified model6.8Simulator update6.9Parameter uncertainty6.10Lab: identification of longitudinal derivatives
7.1In-flight loads testing7.2Flutter envelope expansion7.3Spectral and modal analysis7.4Engine, brake and fuel testing7.5Avionics and autopilot testing7.6Icing and extreme climate7.7Certification noise testing7.8Compliance reports7.9Lessons from flight test accidents7.10Case study: flutter test data
8.1Certification objective8.2Test point matrix8.3Test cards and hazard analysis8.4Resources and schedule8.5Processing of sample data8.6Performance reduction8.7Model identification8.8Results report8.9Report and presentation8.10Final 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 you can combine the programme with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy, SciPy), SIDPAC, CIFER and IADS, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: planning a campaign with test matrices and test cards, reducing performance data to standard conditions, and identifying an aerodynamic model from flight records. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final project.
Standards covered: CS-25 (EASA), CS-23 (EASA), FAA AC 25-7D, FAA AC 23-8C, MIL-STD-1797A, 14 CFR Part 25, ICAO Annex 16, SAE ARP4754A.
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
- Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector. A university degree is not required.
- An 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 800 hours over 6–8 months. You set your own pace within each intake, and your tutor helps you plan the workload around your job.
You work with MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy, SciPy), SIDPAC, CIFER and IADS, 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 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.
Prior technical training or professional experience in the sector (no university degree required), a computer able to run the 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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