Aeronautical electrical systems course (MEA)
About our
Aeronautical Electrical Systems (MEA) Course
This course offers comprehensive training in aircraft electrical systems. It focuses on the study of wiring, electrical power generation and distribution, instrumentation, and electrical protection, as well as the application of aeronautical regulations. It includes knowledge of avionics systems and their integration with electrical systems, crucial for safety and efficiency in aviation.
This course offers comprehensive training in aircraft electrical systems. It focuses on the study of wiring, electrical power generation and distribution, instrumentation, and electrical protection, as well as the application of aeronautical regulations. It includes knowledge of avionics systems and their integration with electrical systems, crucial for safety and efficiency in aviation.
This course prepares participants for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of onboard electrical systems, using diagnostic tools and following procedures established by the FAA/EASA and manufacturers. It fosters the development of skills in interpreting electrical diagrams and operating specialized testing equipment. It focuses on the application of cutting-edge technology for the maintenance of complex electrical systems.
Aeronautical electrical systems course (MEA)
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
480 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Aeronautical Electrical Systems Domain: Fundamentals and Applications MEA
## What Will You Learn in “Aeronautical Electrical Systems Mastery: MEA Fundamentals and Applications”?
With this course, you will immerse yourself in the fascinating world of aeronautical electricity, acquiring essential knowledge and skills for the design, maintenance, and analysis of modern aircraft electrical systems. The key aspects you will master are detailed below:
1. **Fundamentals of Aeronautical Electricity:**
* You will understand the basic principles of electricity, magnetism, and electronics, specifically applied to aviation.
* You will learn about the different types of electrical current (AC and DC) and their application in aeronautical systems.
* You will master the concepts of electrical circuits, including Ohm’s Law, Kirchhoff’s Laws, and the analysis of series, parallel, and mixed circuits.
2. **Aeronautical Electrical Components and Devices:**
* You will identify and analyze key electrical components found in aircraft, such as generators, motors, batteries, relays, switches, fuses, and connectors.
* You will understand the operation and technical specifications of each component.
* You will learn to select the appropriate components for each application and to interpret technical manuals.
3. **Electrical Power Systems (EPS):**
* You will study electrical power generation, distribution, and protection systems in aircraft.
* You will analyze different types of generators and their operation, including AC and DC generators.
* You will learn about power distribution systems, including wiring, switches, and fuses.
* You will understand protection systems against overloads, short circuits, and ground faults.
4. **Control and Automation Systems:**
* You will explore the electrical control systems used in aircraft, including flight control systems, navigation systems, and communication systems.
* You will learn about the sensors, actuators, and controllers used in these systems.
* You will understand the principles of automation and their application in aviation.
5. **Digital Electronics in Aeronautics:**
* Introduction to digital electronics, including logic gates, flip-flops, and counters.
* Understanding the microprocessors and microcontrollers used in aeronautical systems.
* Analysis of data bus systems, such as ARINC 429 and CAN bus.
6. **Maintenance and Diagnostics of Aeronautical Electrical Systems:**
* You will learn how to perform inspections, tests, and diagnostics on aircraft electrical systems.
* * You will use specialized testing tools and equipment, such as multimeters, circuit analyzers, and insulation test equipment.
* You will master troubleshooting and repair techniques.
* You will understand preventive and corrective maintenance procedures.
7. **Aeronautical Regulations and Standards:**
* You will become familiar with aviation regulations and standards, including FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) and EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) regulations.
* You will understand certification requirements and safety standards.
8. **Practical Applications and Case Studies:**
* Application of acquired knowledge to real-world cases.
* Simulations and practical exercises to reinforce learning.
* Analysis of common failures and their resolution.
2. Aeronautical Electrification: Unraveling MEA for Experts
- Understand the architecture of aircraft electrical systems (MEA).
- Identify the key components of MEA: generators, converters, actuators, and energy management systems.
- Evaluate the advantages and challenges of aircraft electrification: efficiency, weight, safety, and maintenance.
- Analyze the regulations and standards relevant to MEA (DO-160, etc.).
- Study the different energy storage technologies: batteries, fuel cells, and hybrid systems.
- Design and simulate electrical distribution systems on board aircraft.
- Apply analysis and simulation tools for MEA performance.
- Explore the use of MEA in different types of aircraft: commercial airliners, light aircraft, drones.
- Address the safety and fault management aspects of MEA systems.
- Analyze case studies of aeronautical electrification in the industry.
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. MEA Engineering: Design, Operation and Maintenance of Aeronautical Electrical Systems
4. MEA Engineering: Design, Operation, and Maintenance of Aeronautical Electrical Systems
- Fundamentals of Aeronautical Electricity and Electronics:
- Principles of electrical and electronic circuits applied to aircraft.
- Common electrical and electronic components in aeronautical systems.
- Troubleshooting and diagnosis of electrical and electronic systems.
- Design of Aeronautical Electrical Systems:
- Selection and sizing of cables, connectors, and other electrical components.
- Design of electrical power distribution systems in aircraft.
- Integration of electrical systems with other aircraft systems (engines, avionics, etc.).
- Operation of Aeronautical Electrical Systems:
- Operating and verification procedures for electrical systems.
- Interpretation of technical manuals and electrical diagrams.
- Handling of specialized testing tools and equipment.
- Maintenance of Aeronautical Electrical Systems:
- Inspection, preventive and corrective maintenance of electrical systems.
- Troubleshooting and repair of faults in electrical systems.
- Compliance with aeronautical maintenance regulations and standards.
- Advanced Technologies in Aeronautical Electrical Systems:
- High-voltage direct current (HVDC) electrical power systems in aircraft.
- Integration of advanced avionics systems.
- Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in maintenance predictive.
5. MEA: Overhead Electrification, Design, Operation and Advanced Maintenance
- Fundamentals of Aircraft Electrification: Understand the basic principles, architecture of aircraft electrical systems, and the evolution of electrification in the industry.
- Advanced Electrical Systems Design: Learn to design aircraft electrical systems, including component selection, cable sizing, and fault protection.
- Operation and Management of Electrical Systems: Gain knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of electrical systems, as well as onboard power management.
- Predictive and Preventive Maintenance: Master predictive and preventive maintenance techniques to ensure the reliability and longevity of electrical systems.
- Systems Integration and Emerging Technologies: Explore the integration of electrical systems with other aircraft systems, such as flight control and propulsion systems, and emerging technologies.
- Fault Analysis and Troubleshooting: Develop skills to diagnose and Troubleshooting electrical systems using fault analysis tools and problem-solving techniques.
Regulations and Standards: Become familiar with the regulations and standards relevant to the design, operation, and maintenance of electrical systems in aircraft.
Modeling and Simulation: Use modeling and simulation tools to analyze the behavior of electrical systems under different operating conditions.
Onboard Electrical Power Management: Learn to optimize the use of electrical power, including load management and battery performance.
Aircraft Electrification Applications: Study the different applications of electrification in aircraft, including flight control systems, propulsion systems, and air conditioning systems.
6. MEA: Comprehensive Aeronautical Electrical Engineering, Design and Diagnosis
6. MEA: Comprehensive Aeronautical Electrical Engineering, Design and Diagnostics
Master the fundamentals of aeronautical electrical engineering, including power systems, avionics, and flight control.
Understand the design principles of aircraft electrical systems, from component selection to subsystem integration.
Apply advanced diagnostic techniques for identifying and troubleshooting faults in aeronautical electrical systems.
Analyze complex electrical circuits using simulation and fault analysis tools.
Interpret and apply international standards and regulations in the design and maintenance of aeronautical electrical systems.
Design efficient and safe energy management systems for aircraft.
Integrate communication and navigation systems into aeronautical electrical design.
Understand the importance of safety and reliability in design and operation. of aeronautical electrical systems.
Who this program is for:
Aeronautical electrical systems course (MEA)
- Engineers with degrees in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related disciplines.
- Technical experts and professionals working in OEM rotorcraft/eVTOL, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), aeronautical consulting companies, and technological research and development centers.
- Professionals specializing in areas such as Flight Testing, aeronautical certification, avionics, aeronautical systems control, and flight dynamics, who wish to deepen their knowledge and skills.
- Aviation industry regulators, civil aviation authorities, and professionals involved in the development of UAM/eVTOL (Urban Air Mobility/Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing Vehicles) who need to acquire compliance skills.
Recommended Requirements: Basic knowledge of aerodynamics, systems control, and aeronautical structures is recommended. A B2+ or C1 level of proficiency in Spanish or English is required. We offer bridging tracks for those who 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.
1.1 Fundamentals of Aeronautical Electrical Systems
1.2 Main Components: Generators, Motors, and Wiring
1.3 Electrical Power Distribution in Aircraft
1.4 Electrical Protection and Safety: Fuses and Circuit Breakers
1.5 Electrical Instrumentation and Sensors
1.6 Aviation Standards and Regulations
1.7 Introduction to Electrical Systems Maintenance
1.8 Electrical Diagnostic Tools and Equipment
1.9 Principles of Electromagnetism Applied to Aviation
1.10 Aeronautical Electrical Symbols and Diagrams
2.2 Aircraft Electrical Systems Architecture: Introduction to Components and Their Function
2.2 Fundamental Principles of Electrical Power Generation and Distribution in Aircraft
2.3 Electrical Protection Systems: Fuses, Circuit Breakers, and Overload Protection Devices
2.4 Wiring and Connectors: Selection, Installation, and Maintenance
2.5 Aircraft Batteries: Types, Characteristics, and Maintenance Procedures
2.6 Aircraft Electric Motors: Types, Operation, and Applications
2.7 Electrical Flight Control Systems: Actuators and Sensors
2.8 Electrical Instrumentation: Indicators and Measuring Systems
2.9 Electrical Lighting and Communication Systems
2.20 Electrical Safety: Procedures and Regulations
3.3 Fundamental Concepts of Electricity and Electronics
3.2 Architecture of Aeronautical Electrical Systems (AES)
3.3 Main Components of AES: Generators, Motors, Wiring
3.4 Introduction to Aeronautical Regulations and Standards
3.5 Electrical Safety in Aeronautical Environments
3.6 Electrical Instrumentation and Measurement in Aviation
3.7 Introduction to Preventive Maintenance in AES
3.8 Tools and Equipment Used in AES
3.9 Fundamentals of Digital Electronics in Aviation
3.30 Introduction to Energy Management Systems
4.4 Design and Operation of Aircraft Electrical Systems: Fundamentals
4.2 Aircraft Electrical Distribution Systems
4.3 Aircraft Wiring and Connector Design
4.4 Electrical System Protection
4.5 Aircraft Power System Integration
4.6 Electrical Panel and Console Design
4.7 Failure Analysis and Predictive Maintenance
4.8 Aircraft Design Standards and Regulations
4.9 Aircraft Electrical Engineering Project Management
4.40 Simulation and Modeling of Aircraft Electrical Systems
5.5 eVTOL and UAM: Electric Propulsion, Multiple Rotors
5.5 Emerging Certification Requirements (SC-VTOL, Special Conditions)
5.3 Energy and Thermal in E-Propulsion (Batteries/Inverters)
5.4 Design for Maintainability and Modular Swaps
5.5 LCA/LCC in Rotorcraft and eVTOL (Footprint and Cost)
5.6 Operations & Vertiports: Airspace Integration
5.7 Data & Digital Thread: MBSE/PLM for Change Control
5.8 Tech Risk and Readiness: TRL/CRL/SRL
5.9 IP, Certifications, and Time-to-Market
5.50 Case Clinic: Go/No-Go with Risk Matrix
6.6 Design of Integrated Electrical Systems for Aircraft
6.2 Fundamentals of Aircraft Electrical Systems Engineering
6.3 Aircraft Electrical Components and Subsystems
6.4 Aircraft Electrical Wiring and Distribution
6.5 Protection and Safety of Aircraft Electrical Systems
6.6 Electrical Troubleshooting and Failure Analysis
6.7 Electrical Instrumentation and Avionics
6.8 Aircraft Electrical Systems Standards and Regulations
6.9 Maintenance and Repair of Electrical Systems
6.60 Advances in Aircraft Electrical Technology
- 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.
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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”).