Course on Environmental Impact of Rotorcraft
Online 300-hour course on environmental impact of rotorcraft. 6 modules covering ICAO Annex 16, Volume I (aircraft noise), Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EASA Basic Regulation) and FAA AEDT. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.
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What you will be able to do
Identify the environmental aspects of rotary-wing aircraft operations.
Interpret the international and European legal framework on noise and emissions.
Assess the acoustic impact on the population using standardised models.
Quantify emissions and fuel consumption of a fleet.
Propose operational procedures to reduce impact.
Implement an environmental management system in an aeronautical organisation.
Prepare a comprehensive environmental impact study.
Who it's for
- Aeronautical environmental engineer who wants to specialise in environmental impact of rotorcraft.
- Environmental acoustics technician who wants to specialise in environmental impact of rotorcraft.
- Sustainability manager at air operators who wants to specialise in environmental impact of rotorcraft.
- Environmental impact assessment consultant who wants to specialise in environmental impact of rotorcraft.
- Heliport manager who wants to specialise in environmental impact of rotorcraft.
- Carbon footprint analyst who wants to specialise in environmental impact of rotorcraft.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter helicopter operations.
What you'll work with
- ICAO Annex 16, Volume I (aircraft noise)
- Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EASA Basic Regulation)
- Directive 2002/49/EC (environmental noise)
- ISO 14001 (environmental management)
- Regulation (EC) No 1221/2009 (EMAS)
- Law 21/2013 (environmental assessment)
- ISO 14064-1 (greenhouse gas inventories)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Sources of impact: emissions, noise and discharges1.2Mission profile and its environmental effect1.3Low-level operations and proximity to population1.4Operations in protected natural areas1.5Infrastructure: heliports, bases and workshops1.6Life cycle of the aircraft and its materials1.7Differences from fixed-wing aircraft1.8Sector vocabulary and acronyms1.9Data sources and reference literature1.10Exercise: impact map of an operation
2.1Environmental impact assessment of projects2.2Environmental permits for facilities2.3Noise regulations and acoustic easements2.4Protection of natural areas and fauna2.5Management of hazardous waste and oils2.6Discharges, soil and water at facilities2.7Environmental management system standards2.8Reporting and record-keeping obligations2.9Environmental liability and penalties2.10Practice: obligations map for a base
3.1Acoustic certification of rotary-wing aircraft3.2Measurement and aircraft noise descriptors3.3Modelling the acoustic footprint of operations3.4Noise maps and sensitive receptors3.5Operational noise abatement procedures3.6Routes, timetables and restrictions3.7Management of neighbour complaints3.8Communication with the surroundings and transparency3.9Measures on infrastructure and ground3.10Practice: noise reduction plan for a base
4.1Calculation of emissions per mission and per fleet4.2Emission factors and data quality4.3Non-carbon effects4.4Ground emissions and support equipment4.5Operational efficiency and mission planning4.6Maintenance and its effect on consumption4.7Sustainable fuels and their availability4.8Electrification of auxiliary equipment4.9Offsetting and its limits4.10Practice: emissions inventory for a fleet
5.1Implementing an environmental management system5.2Policy, objectives and indicators5.3Identification and assessment of environmental aspects5.4Operational control and procedures5.5Staff training and competence5.6Emergency preparedness and response5.7Internal audit and management review5.8Green procurement and supplier requirements5.9Environmental statement and external verification5.10Practice: environmental dashboard
6.1Choice of base and its operation6.2Identification and assessment of aspects6.3Acoustic study and mitigation measures6.4Emissions inventory6.5Waste and discharge management plan6.6Proposed environmental management system6.7Stakeholder engagement plan6.8Indicators and monitoring plan6.9Environmental report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100 % online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the enrolment period, which makes it compatible with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is FAA AEDT, SoundPLAN, QGIS, SimaPro, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Trials are studied using real procedures from noise measurement campaigns at heliports, fleet emissions inventories and environmental management system audits. Assessment is continuous per module plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Identify the environmental aspects of rotary-wing aircraft operations.
Interpret the international and European legal framework on noise and emissions.
Assess the acoustic impact on the population using standardised models.
Quantify emissions and fuel consumption of a fleet.
Propose operational procedures to reduce impact.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Spanish language proficiency sufficient to follow technical regulatory texts.
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 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.
The course uses FAA AEDT, SoundPLAN, QGIS and SimaPro. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
A SEIUM own diploma on passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official Ministry qualification.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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