FAA/EASA Avionics Regulations Course
Online course of 300 hours in FAA/EASA regulations in avionics, structured in 6 modules covering the civil aviation regulatory system, type certification of avionics, equipment authorisations, software, hardware and systems guidance and operational equipment requirements, with an assigned technical tutor.
FAA/EASA Avionics Regulations Course — 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 regulatory structure of the FAA and EASA.
Apply the type certification and STC process to avionics changes.
Interpret the TSO and ETSO authorisation system.
Work with the software, hardware and systems guidance accepted by the authorities.
Identify operational equipment requirements.
Plan the bilateral validation of a project.
Produce a complete compliance matrix for a modification.
Who it's for
- Certification engineers.
- Aeronautical regulation specialists.
- Airworthiness engineers.
- Technical office managers.
- Avionics modification engineers.
- Aeronautical regulatory consultants.
- Engineering or science graduates aiming to work for aircraft manufacturers.
What you'll work with
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EASA Basic Regulation)
- Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (Part 21) (airworthiness and environmental certification)
- 14 CFR Part 21 (FAA certification procedures for products and articles)
- EASA CS-25 (large aeroplanes)
- 14 CFR Part 25 (FAA airworthiness standards for transport category aeroplanes)
- EASA AMC 20-115D (airborne software development assurance)
- FAA AC 20-115D (airborne software development assurance)
- EASA CS-ETSO (European technical standard orders)
- EASA Easy Access Rules
- FAA Dynamic Regulatory System
- IBM DOORS
- Microsoft Excel
6 modules
1.1The Chicago Convention and ICAO annexes1.2Structure of the FAA and EASA1.3Basic Regulation (EU) 2018/11391.4Titles and parts of 14 CFR1.5Certification specifications, AMC and GM1.6Advisory circulars (AC)1.7Bilateral agreements and validation1.8The role of EUROCAE and RTCA1.9The rulemaking process1.10Case study: regulatory map of a navigation unit
2.1Type certification under Part 212.2Certification bases and special conditions2.3CS-25.1301 and 25.1309 requirements2.4Supplemental type certificates2.5Minor and major changes2.6Means of compliance and their coding2.7Certification review items (CRI) and issue papers2.8Ground and flight testing2.9Compliance documentation2.10Workshop: certification plan for an avionics STC
3.1The FAA TSO system3.2EASA ETSOs and their index3.3Minimum operational performance standards (MOPS)3.4Deviations and equivalences3.5Installation versus equipment approval3.6Equipment marking and documentation3.7Changes to authorised equipment3.8Reciprocal acceptance between authorities3.9Non-authorised equipment and its installation3.10Practical exercise: analysis of an ETSO for a communications unit
4.1AC 20-115D and AMC 20-115D4.2AC 20-152A and AMC 20-152A4.3AMC 20-193 on multicore4.4AMC 20-189 on open problem reports4.5AMC 20-42 on information security4.6Certification of aeronautical databases4.7Tool software and its acceptance4.8Differences in FAA and EASA interpretation4.9Project documents and memoranda4.10Case study: harmonising a plan for dual validation
5.1Operational equipment requirements5.2PBN and navigation specifications5.3Surveillance and communications requirements5.4Flight recorders and their regulations5.5Continuing airworthiness: Part-M and Part-CAMO5.6Airworthiness directives5.7Fleet modifications and retrofit5.8Special operational approvals5.9Unmanned aircraft regulations5.10Practical exercise: compliance matrix for a retrofit
6.1Description of the avionics change6.2Identification of the certification basis6.3Matrix of applicable requirements6.4Proposed means of compliance6.5Bilateral validation strategy6.6Test plan and documentation6.7Regulatory risks of the programme6.8Schedule of interaction with authorities6.9Report 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 EASA Easy Access Rules, FAA Dynamic Regulatory System, IBM DOORS and Microsoft Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Practical work is based on real procedures: drafting certification plans for modifications, analysing equipment authorisations and building retrofit compliance matrices. Assessment is continuous by module, plus a final capstone project.
Standards covered: Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, Regulation (EU) No 748/2012 (Part 21), 14 CFR Part 21, EASA CS-25, 14 CFR Part 25, EASA AMC 20-115D, FAA AC 20-115D, EASA CS-ETSO.
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 EASA Easy Access Rules, FAA Dynamic Regulatory System, IBM DOORS and Microsoft Excel, 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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