Course on non-destructive inspections of aircraft
About our
Aircraft Non-Destructive Inspection Course
This course trains participants in the use of advanced techniques for evaluating aircraft integrity without affecting their operational status. It focuses on the application of methods such as ultrasound, radiography, eddy current testing, and thermography for detecting defects, corrosion, and other structural problems. The course provides practical and theoretical knowledge, following international standards, and prepares participants for relevant industry certifications, training professionals capable of ensuring the safety and efficient maintenance of aircraft fleets.
Participants acquire skills in interpreting results and preparing technical reports, crucial for continued airworthiness. The training covers the latest technologies and regulations in the sector, including the application of specialized equipment and quality control in aeronautical environments. The course is designed for maintenance professionals, engineers, and technicians seeking to specialize in aircraft inspection and enhance their career prospects in the aerospace industry.
Course on non-destructive inspections of aircraft
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
750 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Mastery of Non-Destructive Inspections in Aircraft
- Comprehensive structural integrity assessment, including flap-lag-torsion coupling analysis, identification of whirl flutter risks, and assessment of material fatigue.
- Precise calculation and dimensioning of laminates in composites, design of structural joints, and optimization of bonded joints using finite element (FE) analysis.
- Practical application of damage tolerance methodologies, combined with advanced non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques (ultrasound – UT, radiography – RT, and thermography) for early damage detection and ensuring aviation safety.
2. Comprehensive Aircraft Evaluation Through Non-Destructive Testing
- Master the analysis of critical aeroelastic phenomena:
- Evaluation of flap-lag-torsion couplings in wings and rotors.
- Analysis and mitigation of whirl flutter, vibrational instability in rotors.
- Evaluation of structural fatigue and its impact on aircraft service life.
- In-depth study of composite materials engineering:
- Dimensioning of laminates in composites to optimize strength and weight.
- Analysis of structural and bonded joints using the finite element (FE) method.
- Application of FE models to predict structural response and optimize design.
- Apply advanced methodologies for structural integrity assessment:
- Implementation of the damage tolerance philosophy to ensure safety against damage.
- Use of non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques for component inspection:
- Ultrasound (UT).
- Radiography (RT).
- Thermography.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Master's Degree in Non-Destructive Inspection for Aviation
Here is the requested content:
4. Master’s Degree in Non-Destructive Testing for Aviation
Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
Dimension laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints using FE.
Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
5. Mastery of Advanced Non-Destructive Aeronautical Inspection Techniques
- In-depth study of the causes of aircraft failure: analysis of flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and their effects on component fatigue.
- Application of Finite Element (FE) methods for the dimensioning and evaluation of the structural integrity of composite materials, including joints and bonded joints.
- Mastery of damage tolerance techniques and their relationship to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT), using methods such as Ultrasonic Testing (UT), Radiography (RT), and Thermography.
6. Expert in Non-Destructive Inspection: Aircraft Analysis
- Master the analysis of critical phenomena in aircraft, including flap-lag-torsion couplings, whirl flutter, and structural fatigue assessment.
- Apply dimensioning techniques for laminates in composite materials, encompassing joints and bonded joints, using finite element (FE) methods.
- Integrate damage tolerance methodology and apply non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques such as ultrasonic testing (UT), radiography (RT), and thermography.
Who this program is for:
Course on non-destructive inspections of aircraft
- Graduates in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related fields.
- Professionals from OEM rotorcraft/eVTOL, MRO, consulting, technology centers.
- Flight Testing, certification, avionics, control, and dynamics seeking specialization.
- Regulators/authorities and UAM/eVTOL professionals requiring compliance skills.
Recommended qualifications: foundation in aerodynamics, control, and structures; ES/EN B2+/C1. We offer bridging tracks if you need them.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Module 1 — Fundamentals and Regulations of NDT Inspections
1.1 Introduction to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in Aviation
1.2 Fundamental Principles of NDT Techniques
1.3 Aeronautical Regulations: Applicable Regulations and Standards
1.4 Types of NDT Inspections: Scope and Applications
1.5 Safety in NDT Inspections: Protocols and Precautions
1.6 Technical Documentation: Manuals and Procedures
1.7 Qualification and Certification of NDT Personnel
1.8 Introduction to Aeronautical Materials and Their Defects
1.9 Quality Management in NDT Inspections
1.10 Trends and Future of NDT Inspections in Aviation
2.2 Fundamentals of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in Aviation
2.2 Advantages and Limitations of NDT in Aircraft Maintenance
2.3 Selection of NDT Techniques According to Material and Application
2.4 Principles of Ultrasonic Testing (UT) for Aircraft
2.5 Principles of Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT) in Aviation
2.6 Principles of Eddy Current Testing (ET) in Aircraft
2.7 Principles of Industrial Radiography (RT) in the Aeronautical Sector
2.8 Interpretation of Results and Acceptance/Rejection Criteria
2.9 Regulations and Standards in Aeronautical Non-Destructive Inspection
2.20 NDT Inspection Documentation and Reports
3.3 Fundamentals of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) in Aviation
3.2 Principles of Ultrasonic Testing (UT) Techniques
3.3 Applications of Ultrasonic Testing in Aircraft
3.4 Principles of Radiographic Testing (RT)
3.5 Applications of Radiographic Testing in Aircraft
3.6 Principles of Penetrant Testing (PT)
3.7 Applications of Penetrant Testing in Aircraft
3.8 Principles of Eddy Current Testing (ET)
3.9 Applications of Eddy Current Testing in Aircraft
3.30 Interpretation of Results and Evaluation of Defects
4.4 Relevant Aeronautical Legislation and Regulations
4.2 International Inspection Codes and Standards
4.3 Fundamental Principles of Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Techniques
4.4 Importance of Safety and Regulatory Compliance
4.5 Introduction to Aircraft Defect and Failure Types
4.6 Inspection Documentation and Records
4.7 Responsibilities of Inspection Personnel
4.8 Quality Control and Quality Assurance in Inspection
4.9 Inspection Information Management
4.40 Professional Ethics in Aeronautical Inspection
5.5 Fundamental Principles of Advanced Aircraft Non-Destructive Inspection Techniques
5.5 Selection and Application of Advanced Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) Methods
5.3 Advanced Ultrasonic Inspection: Phased Array and TOFD
5.4 Advanced Eddy Current Inspection: Complex Signal Analysis
5.5 Digital Radiography and Computed Tomography in Aircraft Inspection
5.6 Failure Analysis and Structural Integrity Assessment
5.7 Data Management and Documentation for Non-Destructive Inspection
5.8 Regulations and Standards for Advanced Aircraft Inspection
5.9 Emerging Technologies in Non-Destructive Aircraft Inspection
5.50 Case Studies and Applications in the Aviation Industry
6.6 Introduction to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Methods
6.2 Principles of Visual Inspection (VI)
6.3 Penetrant Testing (PT) Techniques
6.4 Fundamentals of Magnetic Particle Testing (MT)
6.5 Introduction to Radiographic Inspection (RT)
6.6 Principles of Ultrasonic Testing (UT)
6.7 Interpretation of Results and Applicable Standards
6.8 Failure Analysis and Decision Making
6.9 Quality Control and Inspection Assurance
6.60 Case Studies: Practical Applications
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees, and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
See “Calendar & Calls for Applications,” “Scholarships & Grants,” and “Fees & Financing” in the SEIUM mega-menu.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have international certification
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).