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FAA Certification Course in the US

Online 300-hour course in FAA certification in the US. 6 modules covering 14 CFR Part 21 (product certification), 14 CFR Part 25 (transport aeroplanes) and Jama Connect. 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

Describe the structure of the FAA regulatory system.

02

Plan type certification under 14 CFR Part 21.

03

Explain the delegation system and how an ODA operates.

04

Analyse the requirements for production and airworthiness certification.

05

Apply FAA guidance for software, hardware and new technologies.

06

Compare FAA and EASA processes in bilateral validation.

07

Develop an FAA certification plan for an aeronautical product.

Profile

Who it's for

  • FAA certification engineer who wants to specialise in FAA Certification in the US.
  • Designated Engineering Representative (DER) who wants to specialise in FAA Certification in the US.
  • ODA unit manager who wants to specialise in FAA Certification in the US.
  • Airworthiness engineer who wants to specialise in FAA Certification in the US.
  • Aeronautical regulatory affairs specialist who wants to specialise in FAA Certification in the US.
  • Aeronautical systems engineer who wants to specialise in FAA Certification in the US.
  • Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter the aerospace industry.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • 14 CFR Part 21 (product certification)
  • 14 CFR Part 25 (transport aeroplanes)
  • FAA Order 8110.4C (type certification)
  • 14 CFR Part 23 (normal category aeroplanes)
  • 14 CFR Part 183 (Administrator's representatives and ODA)
  • AC 20-115D (aeronautical software)
  • AC 20-152A (electronic hardware)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1Structure of 14 CFR and its numbering
  2. 1.2Part 21: certification procedures
  3. 1.3Parts 23, 25, 27, 29 and 33
  4. 1.4Advisory Circulars (AC)
  5. 1.5FAA Orders 8110.4 and 8110.37
  6. 1.6Certification Offices (ACO)
  7. 1.7BASA bilateral agreements
  8. 1.8Certification Act of 2020 and reforms
  9. 1.9General comparison with EASA
  10. 1.10Case study: regulatory map of an executive aircraft
  1. 2.1Application and certification basis
  2. 2.2Issue papers and special conditions
  3. 2.3Project certification plan
  4. 2.4Compliance by analysis, test and inspection
  5. 2.5Conformity and flight testing
  6. 2.6Type certificate and TCDS
  7. 2.7Amended type certificates
  8. 2.8Supplemental Type Certificates (STC)
  9. 2.9Equivalent level of safety (ELOS)
  10. 2.10Workshop: certification plan for an STC
  1. 3.1Designated representatives: DER, DMIR and DAR
  2. 3.2Organisation Designation Authorisation (ODA)
  3. 3.3ODA procedures manual
  4. 3.4Oversight of delegation
  5. 3.5Lessons from the Boeing 737 MAX
  6. 3.6Delegation reforms
  7. 3.7Level of FAA involvement
  8. 3.8Conflict of interest management
  9. 3.9Accountability and audits
  10. 3.10Case study: analysis of the 737 MAX process
  1. 4.1Production Certificate (PC)
  2. 4.2Part 21 Subpart G quality system
  3. 4.3Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA)
  4. 4.4Technical Standard Order (TSO)
  5. 4.5Airworthiness certificates
  6. 4.6Form 8130-3
  7. 4.7Airworthiness Directives
  8. 4.8Service difficulty reports
  9. 4.9Continued airworthiness instructions
  10. 4.10Practice: PMA file
  1. 5.1AC 20-115D and DO-178C
  2. 5.2AC 20-152A and DO-254
  3. 5.3Safety analysis AC 25.1309
  4. 5.4Aircraft cybersecurity
  5. 5.5eVTOL certification in the powered-lift category
  6. 5.6Unmanned aircraft and Part 107
  7. 5.7Electric and hybrid propulsion
  8. 5.8Validation of foreign certificates
  9. 5.9FAA roadmaps
  10. 5.10Case study: certification basis for an eVTOL
  1. 6.1Product selection and scope
  2. 6.2Analysis of applicable regulations
  3. 6.3Proposed certification basis
  4. 6.4Certification plan
  5. 6.5Delegation strategy
  6. 6.6Compliance matrix
  7. 6.7Test planning
  8. 6.8Coordination with EASA
  9. 6.9Report and presentation
  10. 6.10Final review with the tutor
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 timetable: 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 Jama Connect, IBM DOORS, Siemens Teamcenter, advanced Excel, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Assessments are based on real certification plan preparation procedures (PSCP), ODA process audits, issue paper reviews and means of compliance. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus a final integrating project.

Accredited laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-driven Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry-led 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:safety-by-design approach, OT cybersecurity, 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.

Product selection and scope

Describe the structure of the FAA regulatory system.

Analysis of applicable regulations

Plan type certification under 14 CFR Part 21.

Proposed certification basis

Explain the delegation system and how an ODA operates.

Certification plan

Analyse the requirements for production and airworthiness certification.

Delegation strategy

Apply FAA guidance for software, hardware and new technologies.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

FAA certification engineerDesignated Engineering Representative (DER)ODA unit managerAirworthiness engineerAeronautical regulatory affairs specialistAeronautical systems 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 texts.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme comprises 300 total hours 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 Jama Connect, IBM DOORS, Siemens Teamcenter 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 the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is an in-house programme, not an official degree issued by 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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