Icing and Meteorology Training Course
Online course of 300 hours in icing and meteorology training. 6 modules covering the physics of icing, icing meteorology, aircraft ice protection, ground de-icing and anti-icing and operations in icing conditions, applying EASA CS-25 Appendices C and O, ICAO Doc 9640 and SAE AS6285, with an assigned technical tutor.
Icing and Meteorology Training Course — 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: ₹47,500 (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.
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What you will be able to do
Explain the physics of ice formation on aircraft.
Interpret meteorological icing forecast products.
Describe ice protection systems and their certification.
Apply ground de-icing and anti-icing procedures.
Calculate protection times using current holdover tables.
Analyse icing-related accidents.
Draw up an icing management plan for a winter operation.
Who it's for
- De-icing coordinators.
- Aeronautical meteorologists.
- Ice protection systems engineers.
- Flight operations technicians.
- Crew instructors.
- Certification engineers.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to join airlines.
What you'll work with
- EASA CS-25 Appendices C and O (icing conditions)
- ICAO Doc 9640 (Manual of Aircraft Ground De/Anti-icing Operations)
- SAE AS6285 (aircraft ground de-icing/anti-icing processes)
- SAE ARP4737 (aircraft de-icing/anti-icing methods)
- 14 CFR 25.1420 (supercooled large drop icing conditions)
- FAA AC 91-74B (Pilot Guide: Flight in Icing Conditions)
- ICAO Annex 3 (meteorological service for international air navigation)
- NASA LEWICE
- Ansys FENSAP-ICE
- Aviation Weather Center CIP/FIP
- Python with MetPy
6 modules
1.1Supercooled water and ice nucleation1.2Liquid water content (LWC)1.3Median volumetric droplet diameter1.4Clear, rime and mixed ice1.5Supercooled large droplets (SLD)1.6Ice crystal icing in engines1.7Accretion rate and intensity1.8Effects on aerofoils1.9Ice on air intakes and probes1.10Practical exercise: collection efficiency calculation
2.1Icing in stratiform and cumuliform clouds2.2Freezing rain and freezing drizzle2.3Fronts and icing zones2.4CIP and FIP forecast products2.5SIGMET warnings for severe icing2.6Radar and satellite detection2.7Icing air reports2.8Winter climatology of routes2.9Frozen precipitation on the ground2.10Workshop: en-route icing forecast
3.1Pneumatic de-icing boots3.2Thermal anti-icing with bleed air3.3Electrothermal anti-icing systems3.4Windshield and probe protection3.5Ice detectors3.6Certification in Appendix C conditions3.7Appendix O and large droplets3.8Icing wind tunnel testing3.9Flight testing with artificial ice3.10Lab: CFD simulation of ice accretion
4.1The clean aircraft concept4.2Type I, II, III and IV fluids4.3Holdover times4.4One-step and two-step procedures4.5Remote de-icing pads4.6Tactile and visual inspections4.7Environmental management of glycols4.8Communication between the de-icing team and the crew4.9Qualification of de-icing personnel4.10Practical exercise: holdover time calculation with tables
5.1Winter flight planning5.2Speeds and configurations with ice5.3Recognising severe icing5.4Tailplane stall5.5Exiting icing conditions5.6Take-off with contaminated surfaces5.7Icing-related accidents5.8Crew training in icing5.9Reporting ice encounters5.10Case study: the ATR 72 accident at Roselawn
6.1Selection of a winter operation6.2Climatological analysis of the area6.3Assessment of the fleet and its systems6.4Review of de-icing procedures6.5Meteorological watch plan6.6Staff training plan6.7Proposed safety indicators6.8Improvement recommendations6.9Report 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 each intake, so you can combine it with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is NASA LEWICE, Ansys FENSAP-ICE, Aviation Weather Center CIP/FIP and Python with MetPy, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: calculating protection times with holdover tables, simulating ice accretion on an aerofoil and carrying out a meteorological analysis of a winter route. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final project.
Standards covered: EASA CS-25 Appendices C and O, ICAO Doc 9640, SAE AS6285, SAE ARP4737, 14 CFR 25.1420, FAA AC 91-74B, ICAO Annex 3.
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.
- 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 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 NASA LEWICE, Ansys FENSAP-ICE, Aviation Weather Center CIP/FIP and Python with MetPy, 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 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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