SWIM data management course in airports
Online course of 300 hours in SWIM data management at airports. 6 modules covering the SWIM concept, aeronautical information models, technical infrastructure, airport operations and data governance, with an assigned technical tutor.
SWIM data management course in airports — 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: €448 (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
Explain the SWIM concept and its deployment in Europe.
Use the AIXM, FIXM and IWXXM information models.
Design services compliant with EUROCONTROL specifications.
Configure AMQP-based messaging infrastructures.
Integrate airport operational data through SWIM.
Apply quality and security requirements to exchanged data.
Draw up a SWIM implementation plan for an airport.
Who it's for
- SWIM systems architects
- Airport integration engineers
- Aeronautical data specialists
- Interoperability analysts
- AODB data managers
- Airport cybersecurity engineers
- Engineering or science graduates looking to join airport operators
What you'll work with
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/116 Common Project One (ATM functionalities to be deployed in Europe, including iSWIM)
- ICAO Doc 10039 Manual on System Wide Information Management (SWIM) Concept (ICAO reference concept for SWIM)
- EUROCONTROL Specification for SWIM Technical Infrastructure Yellow Profile (technical infrastructure requirements for SWIM)
- EUROCONTROL Specification for SWIM Service Description (how SWIM services must be described)
- EUROCONTROL Specification for SWIM Information Definition (how exchanged information must be defined)
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373 (requirements for ATM/ANS providers)
- Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/469 (aeronautical data quality requirements)
- Apache ActiveMQ
- RabbitMQ
- Oxygen XML Editor
- Solace PubSub+
6 modules
1.1From point-to-point exchange to SWIM1.2ICAO SWIM principles1.3Information, service and infrastructure layers1.4Service governance and registry1.5Blue and yellow technical profiles1.6Common Project One and iSWIM1.7FF-ICE and flight information1.8Benefits of SWIM for airports1.9SWIM actors and responsibilities1.10Case study: information flows at an airport
2.1AIRM reference model2.2AIXM 5.1 for aeronautical information2.3FIXM for flight information2.4IWXXM for meteorological information2.5AMXM for aerodrome mapping2.6Digital NOTAM and events2.7XML schema validation2.8Data quality and integrity2.9Model versioning and extensions2.10Lab: validating an IWXXM message
3.1Service-oriented architectures3.2SOAP and REST web services3.3AMQP publish/subscribe messaging3.4Service definitions and contracts3.5European SWIM service registry3.6Security with PKI and certificates3.7Pan-European Network Service (PENS)3.8Quality of service and monitoring3.9Error handling and retries3.10Workshop: subscribing to an AMQP service
4.1Integration with the AODB operational database4.2A-CDM data exchange4.3Runway and meteorological information4.4Stand and apron data4.5Exchange with the Network Manager4.6Aerodrome NOTAM services4.7Integration with the APOC4.8Runway surface condition4.9Deployed European use cases4.10Practical exercise: designing a stand service
5.1Airport data governance5.2Aeronautical data quality requirements5.3Cybersecurity of data exchange5.4Identity and access management5.5Provider regulatory compliance5.6Interoperability testing5.7Service life cycle5.8Costs and business model5.9SWIM maturity indicators5.10Case study: data quality plan
6.1Selecting the study airport6.2Inventory of data flows6.3Applicable information models6.4SWIM service design6.5Proposed technical architecture6.6Information security plan6.7Phased implementation plan6.8Success indicators6.9Report 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 the intake, so you can combine it with your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Apache ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Oxygen XML Editor and Solace PubSub+, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Exercises are based on real procedures: validating AIXM and IWXXM messages, designing a SWIM publish/subscribe service and building an inventory of an airport's data flows. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrating project.
Standards covered: Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/116 Common Project One; ICAO Doc 10039 Manual on System Wide Information Management (SWIM) Concept; EUROCONTROL Specification for SWIM Technical Infrastructure Yellow Profile; EUROCONTROL Specification for SWIM Service Description; EUROCONTROL Specification for SWIM Information Definition; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2017/373; Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2020/469.
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 Apache ActiveMQ, RabbitMQ, Oxygen XML Editor and Solace PubSub+, 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 capable of running 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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