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Course in ICAO and Military Cockpit Standards

Online course of 300 h in ICAO and military cabin regulations. 6 modules with CS-25 (large aeroplanes, EASA), MIL-STD-1472H (human factors engineering) and MATLAB/Simulink. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute certificate
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Understand the civil and military regulatory framework of the flight deck.

02

Analyse the instrumentation and cabin information systems.

03

Apply human factors and ergonomics principles to design.

04

Verify the airworthiness of cabin equipment.

05

Manage cabin modifications and their impact on training.

06

Assess crew workload.

07

Develop the conceptual design of a cabin modification.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Avionics systems engineer looking to specialise in ICAO and military cabin regulations.
  • Human factors specialist looking to specialise in ICAO and military cabin regulations.
  • Cabin certification engineer looking to specialise in ICAO and military cabin regulations.
  • Airborne software engineer looking to specialise in ICAO and military cabin regulations.
  • Aeronautical modifications engineer looking to specialise in ICAO and military cabin regulations.
  • Flight simulation instructor looking to specialise in ICAO and military cabin regulations.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the aerospace industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • CS-25 (large aeroplanes, EASA)
  • MIL-STD-1472H (human factors engineering)
  • ARINC 661 (cockpit display interfaces)
  • MIL-STD-3009 (compatibility with night vision goggles)
  • RTCA DO-178C (airborne software)
  • RTCA DO-254 (airborne electronic hardware)
  • ICAO Annex 6 (operation of aircraft)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Certification requirements applicable to the flight deck
  2. 1.2Annexes and documents of the international civil aviation organisation
  3. 1.3Minimum equipment and instrumentation standards
  4. 1.4Specific requirements for state aircraft
  5. 1.5Relationship between civil standards and military requirements
  6. 1.6Approval of installations and modifications
  7. 1.7Civil and military authorities involved
  8. 1.8Compliance documentation required
  9. 1.9Field vocabulary and acronyms
  10. 1.10Exercise: requirements matrix for a cabin
  1. 2.1Flight and navigation instruments
  2. 2.2Multifunction displays and format management
  3. 2.3Crew alerting and warning systems
  4. 2.4Terrain and traffic display
  5. 2.5Flight management and onboard planning
  6. 2.6Flight data and cockpit voice recorders
  7. 2.7Communication systems and audio management
  8. 2.8Head-mounted displays and night vision
  9. 2.9Integration of mapping and mission data
  10. 2.10Practice: evaluation of a display format
  1. 3.1Workload and its measurement
  2. 3.2Situational awareness and its loss
  3. 3.3Alert design: prioritisation and nuisance alarms
  4. 3.4Legibility, lighting and contrast
  5. 3.5Reach, anthropometry and the pilot station
  6. 3.6Controls, switches and feedback
  7. 3.7Automatic modes and mode confusion
  8. 3.8Normal and emergency procedures
  9. 3.9Evaluation with pilots and simulator trials
  10. 3.10Practice: human factors evaluation of a function
  1. 4.1Criticality classification of functions
  2. 4.2Requirements applicable to airborne software
  3. 4.3Requirements applicable to complex hardware
  4. 4.4Environmental qualification of equipment
  5. 4.5Electromagnetic compatibility in the cabin
  6. 4.6Safety analysis of the installation
  7. 4.7Management of deviations and unapproved equipment
  8. 4.8Maintenance and review of systems
  9. 4.9Service bulletins and updates
  10. 4.10Practice: qualification dossier for a piece of equipment
  1. 5.1Major and minor modification processes
  2. 5.2Change file and its approval
  3. 5.3Ground and flight testing of the modification
  4. 5.4Updating the flight manual
  5. 5.5Minimum equipment list and its management
  6. 5.6Crew training and differences
  7. 5.7Standard operating procedures
  8. 5.8Occurrence reporting and feedback
  9. 5.9Managing cabin obsolescence
  10. 5.10Practice: file for a cabin modification
  1. 6.1Selection of the aircraft and the modification
  2. 6.2Matrix of applicable requirements
  3. 6.3Functional design of the installation
  4. 6.4Human factors evaluation
  5. 6.5Safety and criticality analysis
  6. 6.6Qualification and test plan
  7. 6.7Airworthiness documentation
  8. 6.8Crew training plan
  9. 6.9Technical report on the modification
  10. 6.10Project defence
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, making it possible to combine with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys SCADE Display, X-Plane, Siemens Jack, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Trials are studied using real procedures for assessing workload in a simulator, display design reviews and lighting compatibility analysis. Assessment is continuous per module, plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:teaching staff with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Selection of the aircraft and the modification

Understand the civil and military regulatory framework of the flight deck.

Matrix of applicable requirements

Analyse the instrumentation and cabin information systems.

Functional design of the installation

Apply human factors and ergonomics principles to design.

Human factors evaluation

Verify the airworthiness of cabin equipment.

Safety and criticality analysis

Manage cabin modifications and their impact on training.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Avionics systems engineerHuman factors specialistCabin certification engineerAirborne software engineerAeronautical modifications engineerFlight simulation instructor
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No prior degree required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme software.
  • Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical regulatory texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme is 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with full-time work.

You work with MATLAB/Simulink, Ansys SCADE Display, X-Plane, Siemens Jack. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

SEIUM's own diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. This is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or Postgraduate Diploma in the same area are recognised towards the higher-level programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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