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EASA Part-21 Aeronautical Certification Course

Online 300 h course in EASA Part-21 aeronautical certification. 6 modules covering Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part-21), Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EASA Basic Regulation) and IBM DOORS. 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

Describe the EASA airworthiness framework and its regulatory structure.

02

Explain the approval requirements for a design organisation (DOA).

03

Plan a type certification and design change certification process.

04

Analyse the requirements for production organisations (POA).

05

Relate continuing airworthiness to safety management systems.

06

Prepare compliance documentation in accordance with the applicable CS.

07

Develop a Part-21 certification plan for an aeronautical product.

Profile

Who it's for

  • Aeronautical certification engineer who wants to specialise in EASA Part-21 Aeronautical Certification.
  • Compliance verification engineer (CVE) who wants to specialise in EASA Part-21 Aeronautical Certification.
  • Airworthiness office manager who wants to specialise in EASA Part-21 Aeronautical Certification.
  • Head of a design organisation who wants to specialise in EASA Part-21 Aeronautical Certification.
  • Aeronautical quality auditor who wants to specialise in EASA Part-21 Aeronautical Certification.
  • Continuing airworthiness engineer who wants to specialise in EASA Part-21 Aeronautical Certification.
  • Graduates in engineering or science seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • Regulation (EU) 748/2012 (Part-21)
  • Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 (EASA Base Regulation)
  • CS-25 (transport planes)
  • Regulation (EU) 1321/2014 (continued airfare)
  • CS-23 (normal category aircraft)
  • AMC and GM to Part-21
  • EN 9100 (Aerospace Quality Management)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 and its structure
  2. 1.2Regulation (EU) 748/2012 and its Annex I Part-21
  3. 1.3Initial and continuing airworthiness
  4. 1.4Certification specifications CS-23, CS-25 and CS-27
  5. 1.5AMC and guidance material
  6. 1.6Role of EASA and national authorities
  7. 1.7Bilateral agreements with FAA and TCCA
  8. 1.8Certification basis and special conditions
  9. 1.9Part-21 Light and general aviation
  10. 1.10Case study: certification basis of a regional aircraft
  1. 2.1Subpart J: DOA requirements
  2. 2.2Design organisation exposition
  3. 2.3Design assurance system
  4. 2.4Independent airworthiness monitoring function
  5. 2.5Privileges and their scope
  6. 2.6Alternative procedures (AP-DOA)
  7. 2.7Classification of changes: minor and major
  8. 2.8Repairs and their approval
  9. 2.9Oversight by EASA
  10. 2.10Workshop: classification of changes according to GM 21.A.91
  1. 3.1Application and familiarisation
  2. 3.2Certification plan and CRI
  3. 3.3Means of compliance (MoC)
  4. 3.4Level of involvement of EASA (LoI)
  5. 3.5Certification tests and witnessing
  6. 3.6Compliance documentation
  7. 3.7Type certificate and TCDS
  8. 3.8Supplemental type certificates (STC)
  9. 3.9Continuing airworthiness data
  10. 3.10Practical exercise: compliance matrix of an STC
  1. 4.1Subpart G: POA requirements
  2. 4.2Quality system and production control
  3. 4.3Production organisation exposition
  4. 4.4Design–production coordination
  5. 4.5EASA Form 1 and certificate of conformity
  6. 4.6Subpart F: production without approval
  7. 4.7Supplier management
  8. 4.8Certifying staff
  9. 4.9Findings and corrective actions
  10. 4.10Case study: audit of a POA
  1. 5.1Occurrence reporting under 376/2014
  2. 5.2Airworthiness directives
  3. 5.3Safety management systems in Part-21
  4. 5.4Human factors in design and production
  5. 5.5In-service defect management
  6. 5.6Airworthiness certificates
  7. 5.7Flight permits
  8. 5.8Interaction with Part-M and Part-145
  9. 5.9Accident investigation cases
  10. 5.10Case study: issuing an airworthiness directive
  1. 6.1Selection of the product or change
  2. 6.2Classification and scope
  3. 6.3Applicable certification basis
  4. 6.4Certification plan
  5. 6.5Compliance matrix
  6. 6.6Test and inspection plan
  7. 6.7Necessary organisation and procedures
  8. 6.8Process risks
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

Fully 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 IBM DOORS, Polarion, SAP, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real audit procedures for DOA and POA organisations, preparation of certification bases, and review of compliance documents. Assessment is continuous by module 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-driven 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, with ciber-OT, DIH and compliance as its 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 product or change

Describe the EASA airworthiness framework and its regulatory structure.

Classification and scope

Explain the approval requirements for a design organisation (DOA).

Applicable certification basis

Plan a type certification and design change certification process.

Certification plan

Analyse the requirements for production organisations (POA).

Compliance matrix

Relate continuing airworthiness to safety management systems.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

Aeronautical certification engineerCompliance verification engineer (CVE)Airworthiness office managerHead of design organisationAeronautical quality auditorContinuing airworthiness engineer
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 reading.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme totals 300 hours spread over 3 to 5 months. That is an average of 10 to 15 hours per week, compatible with full-time work.

You will work with IBM DOORS, Polarion, SAP and advanced Excel. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

SEIUM's own diploma upon passing continuous assessment and the integrating project. It 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 credited towards the advanced programme. Check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.

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