FIA Technical Regulations Engineering & Scrutineering
About our FIA Technical Regulations Engineering & Scrutineering
The FIA Technical Regulations & Scrutineering Engineering
focuses on ensuring the compliance of vehicles and components through the rigorous preparation of technical dossiers that integrate detailed analyses in areas such as aerodynamics, dynamics/control, certification, and structural evaluation, supported by advanced methodologies such as CFD, HIL/SIL simulation, and FBW verification tools. This approach is key in competition environments where compliance with international regulations and FIA standards directly impacts the homologation and safe operability of the implemented technological systems.
Specialized laboratories in acoustics, vibrations, and electromagnetic compatibility EMC analysis enable comprehensive testing under recognized applicable regulations, aligning each protocol with international and specific automotive-sports sector standards, complemented with traceability in safety in accordance with regulatory frameworks and scrutineering practices. The training supports roles such as Technical Regulations, Compliance Engineer, Technical Dossier Specialist, Scrutineering Inspector, and Homologation Consultant.
FIA Technical Regulations Engineering & Scrutineering
- Format:
- Duration:
- Time: 1900 H
- Practices: Consult
- Language:
- Credits:
- Registration date: 24-08-2026
- Start date: 18-10-2026
- Available places: 3
2,800 $
Skills and results
What you will learn
- Analyze FIA requirements and scrutineering, compliance, and regulations processes for homologation and operation, with emphasis on the Technical Dossier.
- Define and document the Technical Dossier with information on materials, components, testing, and quality control, ensuring traceability and compliance with FIA regulations.
- Apply scrutineering procedures in the workshop and on track: visual inspection, dimensional verification, performance tests, and non-conformance management in accordance with regulations.
2. Modeling and Performance of High-Demand Rotors
- Analyze flap–lag–torsion couplings, whirl flutter, and fatigue.
- Size laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints with FE.
- Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop competencies in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions aligned with current industry standards.
4. FIA Engineering & Scrutineering: Compliance Mastery and Technical Dossiers
- Analyze FIA compliance, Scrutineering, and technical dossiers.
- Size laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints with FE.
- Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
5. FIA Engineering & Scrutineering: Technical Regulations, Compliance, and Dossier
- Analyze FIA Technical Regulations, compliance, and the homologation dossier for components and vehicles.
- Size components and systems, with compliance documentation and scrutineering criteria for homologation approval.
- Implement scrutineering procedures, audits, and compliance management with NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
6. FIA & Scrutineering: Regulatory Engineering, Dossiers, and Compliance
FIA & Scrutineering: Ingeniería de Reglamentación, Dossieres y Conformidad
- Interpretar y aplicar reglamentos técnicos de la FIA.
- Gestionar la documentación técnica y administrativa requerida.
- Realizar inspecciones y verificaciones de conformidad (Scrutineering).
- Entender los procesos de homologación y validación.
- Elaborar y presentar dossieres técnicos completos.
- Identificar y mitigar riesgos relacionados con la reglamentación.
- Aplicar metodologías de análisis de fallos y gestión de no conformidades.
- Comunicar eficazmente con los oficiales técnicos y comisarios deportivos.
- Conocer las normativas sobre seguridad y protección del medio ambiente.
- Mantenerse actualizado sobre las modificaciones de los reglamentos.
Who this program is for:
FIA Technical Regulations Engineering & Scrutineering
- Engineers with a degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical, Industrial, Automation, or similar fields.
- Professionals working in rotorcraft/eVTOL OEM companies, MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations), technical consulting, and technology research centers.
- Specialists in areas such as Flight Test, Aeronautical Certification, Avionics, Control Systems, and Flight Dynamics wishing to deepen their knowledge.
- Officials and personnel from regulatory bodies/aeronautical authorities, as well as professionals involved in the development and implementation of Urban Air Mobility (UAM) and eVTOL projects, who need to strengthen their skills in regulatory compliance.
Recommendations: Prior knowledge in aerodynamics, control systems, and structures is suggested. A language level of Spanish/English equivalent to B2+ / C1 is essential. Support programs (bridging tracks) are offered to reinforce prior knowledge if necessary.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the very first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor test bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
- Master’s thesis oriented to evidence: safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
- Industry mentoring: instructors with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and safety: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
1.1 FIA & Scrutineering: fundamentals of mastery, scope, and compliance objectives
1.2 FIA regulatory framework: technical and sporting regulations
1.3 Technical Dossier: structure, requirements, and documentation quality control
1.4 Scrutineering process: on-track inspections, document verification, and schedules
1.5 Compliance requirements: certifications, homologations, and traceability
1.6 Change management in regulations: version control and inter-team communication
1.7 Compliance verification methods: static and dynamic testing
1.8 Data security and traceability: integrity, confidentiality, and auditing
1.9 Ethics, transparency, and dispute resolution in FIA & Scrutineering
1.10 Case studies: go/no-go with risk matrix
2.1 FIA: Context, mission, and scope
2.2 Organizational structure and hierarchy of standards
2.3 Types of regulations: sporting regulations, technical regulations, and manuals
2.4 Scrutineering: principles, objectives, and phases in competition
2.5 Compliance requirements: conformity, auditing, and traceability
2.6 FIA Technical Dossier: structure, contents, and approval flow
2.7 Component homologation and certification process
2.8 Change management and version control in regulations
2.9 Safety, ethics, and regulatory compliance in FIA
2.10 Case clinic: go/no-go based on risk matrix and conformity criteria
3.1 FIA framework: fundamentals, scope, and terminology
3.2 FIA regulatory structure: bodies, roles, and responsibilities
3.3 Compliance requirements: legal and sporting frameworks
3.4 FIA technical dossier: definition, purpose, and scope
3.5 Compliance management: processes, controls, and governance
3.6 Documentation and traceability: version control and archiving
3.7 Audits and scrutineering: interaction between compliance and verification
3.8 Verification methodologies: testing, trials, and criteria
3.9 Non-conformance management and corrective actions
3.10 Case study: review of a technical dossier and conformity determination
4.1 FIA & Scrutineering Mastery: Compliance, Technical Dossier, and Regulations
4.2 High-Performance Rotor Modeling and Performance: simulation, validation, and optimization
4.3 Basic principles of rotorcraft: aerodynamics, stability, control, and maneuverability
4.4 Regulations and certifications: regulatory framework, inspection processes, and conformity
4.5 Technical Dossier: structure, content, traceability, and evidence management
4.6 Compliance testing and trials: methods, acceptance criteria, and reporting
4.7 MBSE/PLM in rotorcraft: requirements traceability, change management, and life cycle
4.8 Risk management and readiness: TRL/CRL/SRL applied to rotorcraft
4.9 Systems integration and maintenance: design for maintainability and modular swaps
4.10 Case study: go/no-go with risk matrix and data-driven decision
5.1 Introduction to rotorcraft regulation and the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA).
5.2 International regulations applicable to rotorcraft.
5.3 Structure and hierarchy of the FIA and its technical committees.
5.4 The FIA homologation process for rotorcraft.
5.5 Initial documentation required for participation in FIA events.
5.6 Risk and safety analysis in the context of the FIA.
5.7 Roles and responsibilities within the FIA.
5.8 Legal and ethical aspects in rotorcraft competition.
5.9 Design principles in accordance with FIA regulations.
5.10 Case study: Application of the regulatory framework in a specific FIA event.
6.1 Principles of Rotor Aerodynamics: Momentum theory, blade element theory, load distribution.
6.2 Finite Element Modeling (FEM) for Load Analysis: Structural analysis, fatigue, and service life.
6.3 Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) in Rotor Design: Flow simulation, wake analysis, aerodynamic optimization.
6.4 Advanced Aerodynamic Blade Design: Airfoil profiles, sweep, twist, and tip effects.
6.5 Rotor Performance Modeling: Momentum, power, and efficiency equations.
6.6 Vibration and Noise Modeling: Modal analysis, vibration reduction, quiet design.
6.7 Rotor Materials and Manufacturing: Material selection, manufacturing processes, quality control.
6.8 Rotor Design Optimization: Optimization algorithms, computer-aided design (CAD) software.
6.9 Rotor-Wake Interaction: Interaction effect modeling, stability analysis.
6.10 Case Studies: Rotor design analysis in different applications (helicopters, drones, wind turbines).
7.1 Introduction to Rotorcraft Aviation and its Evolution.
7.2 Structure and Hierarchy of the FIA and Other Regulatory Bodies.
7.3 Regulations Applicable to Rotorcraft: JAR, EASA, FAA, etc.
7.4 Specific Regulatory Framework for Competition.
7.5 Interpretation and Application of Regulations.
7.6 Required Technical and Administrative Documentation.
7.7 Case Studies: Incident Analysis and Regulatory Compliance.
7.8 Overview of Upcoming Regulatory Trends in the Sector.
7.9 International Legislation and Bilateral Agreements.
7.10 Tools and Resources for Regulatory Research.
8.1 Introduction to the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) and its roles.
8.2 FIA structure and hierarchy: Federations, committees, and key bodies.
8.3 Types of FIA regulations: sporting, technical, and safety.
8.4 Analysis of FIA terminology: definitions and essential acronyms.
8.5 Process of creation and modification of FIA regulations.
8.6 Official sources of FIA information: documents, guides, and bulletins.
8.7 Introduction to FIA safety and compliance regulations.
8.8 Analysis of FIA management and quality control regulations.
8.9 Importance of regulatory compliance: consequences of non-compliance.
8.10 Case study: examples of infringements and sanctions in the FIA.
9.1 Principles of Rotor Aerodynamics: Actuator Disk Theory, Blade Element Analysis.
9.2 CFD Modeling of Rotors: Simulation, Validation, and Calibration.
9.3 Finite Element Modeling (FEM) in Rotor Blades: Structural and Dynamic Analysis.
9.4 Rotor Performance Analysis Methods: Load, Thrust, Power, and Efficiency.
9.5 Aerodynamic and Structural Optimization of Rotors: Parametric Design, Multi-Objective Optimization.
9.6 Rotor Stability and Control Analysis.
9.7 Rotor Noise Modeling: Simulation and Mitigation.
9.8 Modeling of Complex Flow Effects: Rotor-Body Interaction, Ground Effect.
9.9 Software Tools for Rotor Modeling and Analysis: Practical Application.
9.10 Case Study: Performance Analysis and Optimization of Different Rotor Types.
10.1 Principles of Rotor Aerodynamics: Actuator disk theory, airfoil profile, rotor geometry.
10.2 Advanced CFD Modeling: Flow simulation, performance analysis, validation.
10.3 Composite Materials and Structural Design: Selection, stress analysis, durability.
10.4 Vibration and Rotor Dynamics Analysis: Vibration modes, resonances, mitigation.
10.5 Performance Optimization: Key parameter selection, optimization algorithms.
10.6 Blade Design and Manufacturing: Processes, tolerances, quality control.
10.7 Wind Tunnel Testing and Validation: Force measurement, flow analysis, correlation.
10.8 Noise Reduction: Tip design, mitigation techniques, regulatory compliance.
10.9 Failure and Reliability Analysis: Safety system design, FMEA analysis.
10.10 Case Study: Optimization of a Specific Rotor (Real example and practical exercises).
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (according to licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, DO-178C planning toolchains.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor test bench, vibration/acoustics, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL for AFCS, data acquisition with strain gauging.
- Standards and compliance: EN 9100, 17025, ISO 27001, GDPR.
Capstone-type projects
Admissions, fees and scholarships
- Profile: Background in Computer Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or related fields; practical experience in NLP and information retrieval systems is valued.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcripts, SOP/purpose essay, project or code samples (optional).
- Process: application → technical profile and experience evaluation → technical interview → practical case review → final decision → enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- 3-installment payment: no fees; 30% upon enrollment + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
- Monthly payment: available with a 7% fee on the total; annual review.
- Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial situation, and promotion of inclusion; agreements with industry companies for partial or full scholarships.
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F. A. Q
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, we hold international certification.
Yes: experimental models, real data, applied simulations, professional environments, real case studies.
It is not mandatory. We offer leveling tracks and tutoring.
Completely. It covers e-propulsion, integration, and emerging regulations (SC-VTOL).
Recommended. There are also internal challenges and consortia.