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Course in the History of Military Helicopter Certification

300-hour online course in the history of military helicopter certification. 6 modules covering CS-29 (large rotorcraft certification, EASA), 14 CFR Part 29 (FAA) and Zotero. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
Start datesOctober / March
LocationEurope (Madrid)
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Define the concepts of airworthiness and certification basis.

02

Describe the first military helicopter certifications.

03

Analyse the impact of Vietnam on regulatory maturity.

04

Explain current civil and military certification standards.

05

Relate significant accidents to the evolution of requirements.

06

Compare European and US certification approaches.

07

Develop a history of certification project for a model.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Airworthiness engineer who wishes to specialise in the history of military helicopter certification.
  • Helicopter certification specialist who wishes to specialise in the history of military helicopter certification.
  • Aircraft accident investigator who wishes to specialise in the history of military helicopter certification.
  • Aviation historian who wishes to specialise in the history of military helicopter certification.
  • Operational safety engineer who wishes to specialise in the history of military helicopter certification.
  • Military airworthiness auditor who wishes to specialise in the history of military helicopter certification.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • CS-29 (large rotorcraft certification, EASA)
  • 14 CFR Part 29 (FAA)
  • EMAR 21 (European military airworthiness requirements)
  • MIL-HDBK-516C (airworthiness certification criteria)
  • DEF STAN 00-970 (military aircraft design)
  • ADS-79E (condition-based maintenance)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Initial and continuing airworthiness
  2. 1.2Type certificate and certification bases
  3. 1.3Civil and military authorities
  4. 1.4Helicopter-specific features
  5. 1.5Failure modes of dynamic components
  6. 1.6Fatigue and damage tolerance
  7. 1.7Component life limits
  8. 1.8Human factors and accidents
  9. 1.9Operational safety and statistics
  10. 1.10Workshop: reading a helicopter type certificate
  1. 2.1Sikorsky R-4 and the Second World War
  2. 2.2CAR 6 and CAR 7 of the US Civil Aeronautics Administration
  3. 2.3Bell 47 and the first civil certificate
  4. 2.4Helicopters in Korea and medical evacuation
  5. 2.5Turbines: the Alouette II
  6. 2.6Early military standards: MIL-H-8501
  7. 2.7Lessons from accidents in the 1950s
  8. 2.8Flight testing and development of criteria
  9. 2.9The role of manufacturers
  10. 2.10Case study: the certification of the Bell 47
  1. 3.1Mass use of the UH-1 Huey
  2. 3.2Crashworthiness
  3. 3.3MIL-STD-1290 impact resistance
  4. 3.4Crash-resistant fuel tanks
  5. 3.5Energy-absorbing seats
  6. 3.6Army accident analysis
  7. 3.7ADS-33 and handling qualities
  8. 3.8Reliability and maintenance
  9. 3.9Transfer of lessons to the civil sector
  10. 3.10Practice: analysis of crashworthiness requirements
  1. 4.1FAR Part 27 and Part 29
  2. 4.2EASA CS-27 and CS-29
  3. 4.3ADS-51-HDBK and US Army processes
  4. 4.4MIL-HDBK-516C airworthiness criteria
  5. 4.5EMAR 21 and the European Defence Agency
  6. 4.6Military certification in Spain: DGAM
  7. 4.7Use of civil bases in military helicopters
  8. 4.8HUMS and health monitoring
  9. 4.9Software and avionics: DO-178C
  10. 4.10Case study: NH90 and its multinational certification
  1. 5.1The Mull of Kintyre Chinook accident
  2. 5.2FADEC software and the investigation
  3. 5.3Gearbox accidents: Super Puma 2009 and 2016
  4. 5.4Emergency airworthiness directives
  5. 5.5Military accident investigation
  6. 5.6Safety culture and reporting
  7. 5.7Institutional responsibility
  8. 5.8Influence on regulation
  9. 5.9Cross-cutting lessons
  10. 5.10Workshop: analysis of an accident report
  1. 6.1Selecting a helicopter model
  2. 6.2Gathering technical sources
  3. 6.3Chronology of certifications
  4. 6.4Analysis of regulatory changes
  5. 6.5Significant accidents and incidents
  6. 6.6Civil and military comparison
  7. 6.7Lessons for current certification
  8. 6.8Writing the study
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

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

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Zotero, NVivo, Timeline JS, Advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assignments are based on real procedures: analysis of accident investigation reports, comparative study of certification bases, and historical document review. Assessment is continuous across modules, plus the final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-focused final project:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operating limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as core 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 a helicopter model

Define the concepts of airworthiness and certification basis.

Gathering technical sources

Describe the first military helicopter certifications.

Chronology of certifications

Analyse the impact of Vietnam on regulatory maturity.

Analysis of regulatory changes

Explain current civil and military certification standards.

Significant accidents and incidents

Relate significant accidents to the evolution of requirements.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Airworthiness engineerHelicopter certification specialistAircraft accident investigatorAviation historianOperational safety engineerMilitary airworthiness auditor
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

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

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme consists of 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with a full-time job.

You will work with Zotero, NVivo, Timeline JS and Advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM Institute diploma upon passing 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 advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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