Devops course for aeronautical software
Online course of 300 hours in DevOps for aeronautical software, structured in 6 modules covering DevOps practices in certifiable environments, version and configuration control, continuous integration and analysis, tool qualification and software delivery and deployment, with an assigned technical tutor.
Devops course for aeronautical software — studying from Malta
Malta's aerospace activity is concentrated around Malta International Airport at Luqa, where aircraft maintenance, cabin interiors and aviation services form a significant part of the local economy. The island's aviation sector is supported by a long-established regulatory framework and a growing interest in drone operations and advanced air mobility. Engineers here commonly find work with aircraft maintenance organisations, aviation services providers and companies engaged in unmanned systems testing. Expertise in airworthiness, systems integration and regulatory compliance is particularly valued by employers operating within this niche but internationally connected market.
Fees for Malta: €797 (Euro), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in Malta
Typical roles
Questions from Malta
Which professional bodies in Malta recognise engineers working in aerospace, UAM, drones and space, and how does that affect my title?
Malta's Chamber of Engineers (KSU) regulates the use of the title 'engineer' under the Engineering Profession Act. Aviation safety is overseen by the Malta Competition and Consumers Affairs Authority's aviation counterpart, Transport Malta's Civil Aviation Directorate, which licenses operators and certain technical staff. A private SEIUM qualification does not itself grant a regulated title; recognition depends on the employer or the relevant body.
Which employers in Malta might hire someone with an aerospace or drone engineering background?
Malta has an aviation sector centred on Malta International Airport, aircraft maintenance and MRO activity, and a growing drone and space-related presence at the University of Malta and in private firms. Employers vary in their hiring criteria. A private qualification can support a application, but employers will weigh it against experience and any formal credentials they require.
Can I realistically study this 1,900-hour programme while working full time in Malta, and do I need a visa?
Programmes are fully online and taught in English, so you can study from home in Malta or elsewhere without a student visa. Each student gets an assigned technical tutor. Workload should be planned around your job; 1,900 hours is substantial, so most working professionals spread it over a long period. Ask about employer sponsorship and instalment fee options before enrolling.
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What you will be able to do
Understand how to apply DevOps practices without compromising certification.
Organise software version and configuration control.
Design continuous integration pipelines for embedded targets.
Qualify automation tools in line with DO-330.
Manage the secure delivery of loadable software parts.
Measure process improvement with objective indicators.
Implement a complete DevOps workflow in an aeronautical software project.
Who it's for
- Embedded software DevOps engineers.
- Software configuration engineers.
- Flight software developers.
- Development tools engineers.
- Software verification engineers.
- Software quality managers.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to work for avionics suppliers.
What you'll work with
- RTCA DO-178C / EUROCAE ED-12C (software considerations in airborne systems)
- RTCA DO-330 / EUROCAE ED-215 (software tool qualification)
- EASA AMC 20-115D (airborne software development assurance)
- ARINC 665 (loadable software standards)
- ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207:2017 (software life cycle processes)
- MISRA C:2012 (guidelines for the use of C in critical systems)
- RTCA DO-326A / EUROCAE ED-202A (airworthiness security process specification)
- GitLab CI/CD
- Jenkins
- Docker
- Polyspace
- Parasoft C/C++test
6 modules
1.1Principles of continuous integration and delivery1.2Tensions between agility and DO-178C1.3Iterative versus waterfall life cycle1.4Definition of done and life cycle data1.5Published experiences of aeronautical teams1.6Team culture and organisation1.7DORA metrics applied1.8Technical debt management1.9Risks of automation in certification1.10Case study: transforming a flight software team
2.1Branching strategies in Git2.2Code reviews and merge requests2.3Baselines and configuration tags2.4Change control and problem traces2.5Data archiving and retrieval2.6Environment and dependency management2.7Reproducible builds of executables2.8Software Configuration Index2.9Integration with requirements management2.10Workshop: branching workflow for a level C project
3.1Designing integration pipelines3.2Cross-compilation for embedded targets3.3Static analysis and MISRA rules3.4Automated unit testing3.5Measuring structural coverage in CI3.6Complexity analysis and metrics3.7Testing on simulators and emulators3.8Hardware test farms3.9Automatic results reporting3.10Lab: pipeline with static analysis and coverage
4.1DO-330 qualification criteria4.2TQL levels by impact4.3Tool qualification data4.4Qualification of compilers and linkers4.5Third-party tools and qualification kits4.6Containers and immutable environments4.7Infrastructure as code4.8Validation of automation scripts4.9Change management in the toolchain4.10Practical exercise: impact analysis of a CI tool
5.1ARINC 665 loadable software parts5.2Signing and integrity verification5.3Electronic software distribution5.4On-aircraft loading via ARINC 615A5.5Fleet configuration control5.6Software supply-chain integrity5.7Vulnerability management in dependencies5.8Feedback from service5.9Release and final documentation5.10Case study: signed software delivery channel
6.1Initial situation of the team and process6.2Workflow design6.3Continuous integration pipeline6.4Tool selection and qualification6.5Automation of life cycle evidence6.6Delivery and deployment process6.7Improvement indicators6.8Gradual adoption plan6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM Institute 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 full-time work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standards and applied exercises. The working software is GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker, Polyspace and Parasoft C/C++test, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: designing continuous integration pipelines for embedded software, automating static analysis and coverage and deploying signed software parts. Assessment is continuous by module, plus a final capstone project.
Standards covered: RTCA DO-178C / EUROCAE ED-12C, RTCA DO-330 / EUROCAE ED-215, EASA AMC 20-115D, ARINC 665, ISO/IEC/IEEE 12207:2017, MISRA C:2012, RTCA DO-326A / EUROCAE ED-202A.
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 GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker, Polyspace and Parasoft C/C++test, 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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