Aeronautical electrical systems course (MEA)
Online course of 300 hours in aeronautical electrical systems for the more-electric aircraft (MEA): 6 modules covering aircraft electrical architecture, power generation and conversion, electrical distribution and protection, high-power electrical loads, and electrical safety and certification, with an assigned technical tutor.
Aeronautical electrical systems course (MEA) — studying from New Zealand
Fees for New Zealand: NZ$1,280 (New Zealand dollar), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Questions from New Zealand
What language are the programmes taught in?
All programmes are taught in English.
Are SEIUM qualifications recognised as degrees in New Zealand?
No. SEIUM qualifications are private qualifications and are not official state degrees. They are best viewed as professional development and specialisation. Check with Engineering New Zealand or the relevant employer about any specific recognition you need.
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What you will be able to do
Understand the electrical architecture of a more-electric aircraft.
Analyse on-board power generation and conversion systems.
Design electrical distribution and protection schemes.
Assess the impact of high-power electrical loads.
Apply the power quality requirements of MIL-STD-704F.
Integrate safety and certification criteria into electrical design.
Model an on-board electrical system dynamically.
Who it's for
- Aeronautical electrical systems engineers moving towards MEA architectures.
- Power electronics engineers applying converter design to aircraft networks.
- Systems certification engineers dealing with electrical requirements.
- Systems integration engineers working on on-board power networks.
- EWIS wiring engineers responsible for interconnection and protection.
- MEA architecture specialists consolidating their system-level view.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter aircraft manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- MIL-STD-704F (aircraft electric power characteristics)
- RTCA DO-160G (environmental conditions and test procedures for airborne equipment)
- SAE ARP4754A (development of civil aircraft and systems)
- SAE ARP4761 (safety assessment process for civil airborne systems)
- CS-25 Subpart F (EASA) (equipment requirements for large aeroplanes)
- CS-25 Subpart H EWIS (EASA) (electrical wiring interconnection systems)
- SAE AS50881 (aerospace vehicle wiring)
- MIL-STD-461G (control of electromagnetic interference)
- MATLAB/Simulink with Simscape Electrical
- PLECS
- Synopsys SaberRD
- Siemens Capital
- ETAP
6 modules
1.1Evolution towards the more-electric aircraft1.2Replacement of pneumatic and hydraulic systems1.3Variable-frequency AC networks1.4270 V DC and 28 V DC networks1.5Primary and secondary distribution1.6Boeing 787 and Airbus A380 cases1.7Electrical load analysis1.8Normal and degraded operating modes1.9Trends towards the all-electric aircraft1.10Practical exercise: electrical load analysis of a regional aircraft
2.1Integrated starter-generators2.2Electric auxiliary power units2.3Transformer rectifier units (TRU)2.4ATRU converters and autotransformers2.5Static inverters for AC loads2.6Bidirectional DC-DC converters2.7Power quality and harmonics2.8Quality requirements under MIL-STD-704F2.9High-voltage DC generation2.10Lab: simulation of an 18-pulse ATRU
3.1Primary distribution panels3.2Solid-state power controllers (SSPC)3.3Circuit breakers and relays3.4Differential and overcurrent protection3.5Arc fault circuit interrupters3.6EWIS wiring and interconnection3.7Grounding and current return structure3.8Electromagnetic compatibility of the electrical network3.9Data buses for distribution control3.10Workshop: protection coordination on a 115 V bus
4.1Electromechanical actuators (EMA)4.2Electro-hydrostatic actuators (EHA)4.3Electric air conditioning system4.4Electrothermal ice protection4.5Electric landing gear brakes4.6Electric engine start4.7Load management and shedding4.8Thermal impact of power electronics4.9Electric fuel and hydraulic pumps4.10Case study: load shedding after a generator failure
5.1CS-25.1351 to 1365 requirements5.2ARP4761 safety assessment5.3ARP4754A systems development5.4DO-160G environmental testing5.5Lightning and HIRF5.6Zonal and particular risk analysis5.7Thermal management and ventilation5.8Certification documentation5.9Load compatibility analysis5.10Case study: analysis of total loss of generation
6.1Definition of the target architecture6.2Selection of voltage levels6.3Sizing of generation and conversion6.4Design of distribution and protection6.5Dynamic system modelling6.6Analysis of failures and degraded modes6.7Justification of regulatory compliance6.8Thermal integration of power electronics6.9Report and presentation6.10Final project: final review with the tutor
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: you progress at your own pace within the intake, so it fits around your job.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink with Simscape Electrical, PLECS, Synopsys SaberRD, Siemens Capital and ETAP, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Testing is studied through real procedures: simulation of on-board electrical networks, power quality analysis and degraded-mode studies. Assessment is continuous by module plus the final integrative project.
Standards covered: MIL-STD-704F, RTCA DO-160G, SAE ARP4754A, SAE ARP4761, CS-25 Subpart F (EASA), CS-25 Subpart H EWIS (EASA), SAE AS50881, MIL-STD-461G.
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's 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 MATLAB/Simulink with Simscape Electrical, PLECS, Synopsys SaberRD, Siemens Capital and ETAP, 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's 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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