EAR course in aerospace export
Online course of 300 hours in EAR for aerospace exports. 6 modules covering the Export Administration Regulations, Commerce Control List classification, licences and exceptions, operational compliance and the European dual-use regime, with an assigned technical tutor.
EAR course in aerospace export — 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.
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
Understand the structure and scope of the EAR.
Classify products and technology using ECCNs.
Determine licence requirements and applicable exceptions.
Apply screening and due diligence procedures.
Compare the EAR regime with the European dual-use regime.
Manage export risks and penalties.
Design an export compliance programme.
Who it's for
- Export control specialists in aerospace, space and electronics companies.
- Trade compliance managers responsible for US-origin items.
- Product classification analysts assigning ECCNs.
- International trade managers handling cross-border shipments.
- Regulatory compliance advisers.
- Customs technicians coordinating export declarations.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
What you'll work with
- EAR (15 CFR 730-774) (US Export Administration Regulations for dual-use items)
- ITAR (22 CFR 120-130) (US International Traffic in Arms Regulations)
- Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (US statutory basis for dual-use export controls)
- Regulation (EU) 2021/821 (EU dual-use export control regime)
- Wassenaar Arrangement (multilateral export controls for conventional arms and dual-use goods)
- Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) (controls on missile and UAV technology)
- Royal Decree 679/2014 (Spanish regulation on foreign trade in defence and dual-use material)
- BIS SNAP-R
- Consolidated Screening List
- SAP GTS
- Descartes Visual Compliance
6 modules
1.1Structure of the EAR1.2Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)1.3Items subject to the EAR1.4The de minimis rule and US content1.5The foreign direct product rule1.6Relationship with ITAR and the 600 series1.7Multilateral control regimes1.8Re-exports and transfers1.9Impact on European industry1.10Case study: de minimis calculation for a piece of equipment
2.1Structure of the CCL and its categories2.2ECCNs and how to read them2.3The 600 series and the 9x515 series for space2.4Category 9: aerospace and propulsion2.5EAR99 and low-control items2.6Classification of software and technology2.7Encryption and Category 5 Part 22.8CCATS classification requests2.9Documenting the classification2.10Workshop: classifying a navigation system
3.1Reasons for control and the Country Chart3.2STA, LVS and TMP licence exceptions3.3Licence applications in SNAP-R3.4Restricted party lists3.5Entity List and Unverified List3.6Military end-use controls3.7Sanctions and embargoes3.8Licence conditions3.9Export records3.10Practical exercise: determining the licence requirement
4.1Compliance programme according to BIS guidelines4.2Restricted party screening4.3Red flags and know your customer4.4EEI export filings4.5Supply chain controls4.6Intangible technology transfers4.7Training and auditing4.8Management of US suppliers4.9Coordination with European customs4.10Case study: alerts in a suspicious transaction
5.1Violations and administrative penalties5.2Voluntary self-disclosures to BIS5.3The European dual-use regulation5.4Licensing in Spain and the JIMDDU5.5Differences between the European and US regimes5.6Ethics and corporate responsibility5.7Due diligence in transactions5.8Lessons from penalty cases5.9Trends in technology controls5.10Laboratory: comparative EAR-EU matrix
6.1Description of the company and its products6.2ECCN classification of the portfolio6.3Analysis of destinations and end users6.4Licensing needs6.5Compliance programme6.6Internal audit plan6.7Restricted party screening6.8Comparison with the European regime6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with your tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training 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, making it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is BIS SNAP-R, Consolidated Screening List, SAP GTS and Descartes Visual Compliance, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: classification of aerospace products on the CCL, determination of licences and exceptions, and restricted party screening. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final capstone project.
Standards covered: EAR (15 CFR 730-774), ITAR (22 CFR 120-130), Export Control Reform Act of 2018, Regulation (EU) 2021/821, Wassenaar Arrangement, Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), Royal Decree 679/2014.
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 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 BIS SNAP-R, Consolidated Screening List, SAP GTS and Descartes Visual Compliance, 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 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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