MRO course on electric urban aircraft
About our
MRO Course for Electric Urban Aircraft (eVTOLs)
This course focuses on training for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of systems in these new aircraft. It covers everything from aircraft electrification and electric propulsion systems to high-capacity batteries and energy management systems (BMS), including fault diagnosis and predictive maintenance. It emphasizes the application of advanced techniques to ensure the safety and reliability of eVTOL operations.
This course focuses on training for the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of systems in these new aircraft.
The course integrates knowledge of power electronics, flight control systems, and fast chargers, with a practical focus on inspection of critical components and compliance with air safety regulations specific to eVTOLs. It offers hands-on experience in the use of specialized diagnostic tools and safety protocols, preparing participants for roles such as maintenance technicians, technical support engineers, and MRO supervisors in the emerging urban air mobility industry.
MRO course on electric urban aircraft
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 3
349 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) of Electric Urban Aircraft
Diagnosis and troubleshooting of electric propulsion systems, including motors, controllers, and batteries.
Inspection and maintenance of fuselages, wings, and control surfaces of electric urban aircraft, using advanced techniques.
Mastery of air safety regulations and standards applicable to electric urban aircraft (eVTOLs).
Application of non-destructive testing (NDT) technologies to detect damage to aircraft structures.
Repair and replacement of electrical and electronic components, including flight management and avionics systems.
Inventory management and logistics of spare parts for electric urban aircraft.
Operation and maintenance of battery charging and discharging systems.
Assessment and mitigation of risks related to the safety of electric urban aircraft.
Understanding of aerodynamic principles and flight mechanics applied to electric urban aircraft.
Implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance programs to optimize aircraft performance and lifespan.
2. Mastery of Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) of Urban Electric Aircraft
- Fundamentals of Aeronautical Electricity and Electronics:
You will understand the basic principles of electricity and electronics, essential for the maintenance of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. This includes the study of circuits, electronic components, control systems, and power generation. - eVTOL Aircraft Electrical Systems:
You will learn about the specific electrical systems of eVTOLs, including power systems, electrical distribution systems, flight control systems, battery management systems, and electric propulsion systems. - Preventive and Corrective Maintenance:
You will acquire skills in performing preventive and corrective maintenance on eVTOL electrical systems. This includes inspections, testing, troubleshooting, component replacement, and system repair.Electrical Systems Inspection and Testing: You will master inspection and testing techniques to ensure the proper functioning of electrical systems. This includes the use of diagnostic tools and equipment, as well as the interpretation of results and troubleshooting.
Electrical Component Repair:
You will develop skills in repairing electrical components, such as electric motors, generators, controllers, and other electronic devices.Battery and Energy Storage System Management:
You will understand the operating and maintenance principles of batteries and energy storage systems used in eVTOLs, including charge, discharge, and safety management.Aeronautical Standards and Regulations:
You will become familiar with aeronautical standards and regulations relevant to eVTOL maintenance, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.Workplace Safety and Risk Prevention:
You will receive training in workplace safety and risk prevention specific to the aeronautical industry, including the handling of electrical equipment, the use of tools, and Personal protective equipment. - Failure Analysis and Troubleshooting:
You will learn to identify and troubleshoot faults in eVTOL electrical systems using failure analysis and troubleshooting techniques. - Documentation and Technical Reports:
You will master the documentation and reporting of maintenance activities, including the use of maintenance manuals, inspection logs, and fault reports.
3. Comprehensive user-oriented design and validation (from modeling to manufacturing)
You will learn to integrate the entire product development process, from initial model conception to final validation, applying user-centered methodologies. You will develop skills in parametric design, ergonomics, simulation, sustainable materials, 3D visualization, and manufacturing management, ensuring efficient, safe solutions that meet current industry standards.
4. Analysis and Optimization of Rotors for Electric Urban Aerial Vehicles
4. Analysis and Optimization of Rotors for Electric Urban Aerial Vehicles
Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
Dimension composite laminates, joints, and bonded joints with FE.
Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
5. Design, Analysis and Performance of Rotating Systems in Electric Urban Aircraft
- Understand aerodynamics and flight mechanics as applied to electric VTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) rotors.
- Master rotor blade design principles, including airfoil and material selection.
- Study the influence of design parameters on rotor performance, such as thrust, power requirement, and efficiency.
- Analyze rotor dynamics, including stability and vibration behavior assessment.
- Evaluate rotor-wake interaction and its impact on performance and noise.
- Apply computational simulation tools (CFD, FEA) for rotor design analysis and optimization.
- Explore flight control technologies and their application in eVTOLs, including attitude control and vibration mitigation.
- Investigate the impact of composite materials on rotor design, including their manufacturing process.
Manufacturing, failure analysis, and lifecycle management.
Learn about the regulations and certifications applicable to electric urban aircraft, including safety and performance requirements.
Design and analyze electric propulsion systems for eVTOLs, including the selection of motors, controllers, and batteries.
Conduct feasibility studies and cost analyses for eVTOL projects.
6. Rotor Modeling and Analysis: Performance in Urban Electric Aircraft
6. Rotor Modeling and Analysis: Performance in Urban Electric Aircraft
Understand advanced rotor aerodynamics, including blade effects and vortices.
Master computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulation for performance and noise analysis.
Apply finite element analysis (FEA) methods for structural modeling and stress analysis.
Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
Dimension laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints using FE.
Implement damage tolerance and non-destructive testing (UT/RT/thermography).
Evaluate the performance of
Who this program is for:
MRO course on electric urban aircraft
- Graduates in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related fields.
- Professionals from OEM rotorcraft/eVTOL, MRO, consulting, technology centers.
- Flight Testing, certification, avionics, control, and dynamics seeking specialization.
- Regulators/authorities and UAM/eVTOL professionals requiring compliance skills.
Recommended qualifications: foundation in aerodynamics, control, and structures; ES/EN B2+/C1. We offer bridging tracks if you need them.
- Standards-driven curriculum: you will work with CS-27/CS-29, DO-160, DO-178C/DO-254, ARP4754A/ARP4761, ADS-33E-PRF from the first module.
- Accreditable laboratories (EN ISO/IEC 17025) with rotor bench, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibrations/acoustics.
- Evidence-oriented TFM: safety case, test plan, compliance dossierand operational limits.
- Mentored by industry: teachers with experience in rotorcraft, tiltrotor, eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
- Flexible modality (hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
- Ethics and security: safety-by-design approach, cyber-OT, DIH and compliance as pillars.
1.1 Introduction to Electric VTOL Urban Aviation and the UAM Concept
1.2 Regulatory Framework and Applicable Regulations for Urban Aircraft MRO
1.3 Principles of Electric Propulsion and Energy Management Systems
1.4 Design for Maintenance and Modular Interchangeability
1.5 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Cost (LCC) for Urban Aircraft
1.6 Integration of Operations and Vertiports in Urban Airspace
1.7 Data Management and Digital Threads for Change Control
1.8 Technology Risk Assessment and Readiness Levels (TRL/CRL/SRL)
1.9 Intellectual Property, Certifications, and Time to Market
1.10 Case Studies: Risk Analysis and Decision Making
2.1 eVTOL and UAM: Key MRO Concepts
2.2 Emerging Regulations and Standards in Maintenance
2.3 Electric Propulsion Systems: Specific MRO
2.4 Design for Maintainability in Urban Aircraft
2.5 Life Cycle Analysis and Maintenance Costs
2.6 Operations and Vertiports: Impact on MRO
2.7 Data Management and Digitalization in Maintenance
2.8 Technological Risk Assessment and Preparedness
2.9 Intellectual Property, Certifications, and Commercialization
2.10 Case Studies: Decision Analysis in MRO
3.1 Introduction to electric propulsion and multi-rotor systems in the context of eVTOL and UAM.
3.2 Study of emerging certification requirements (SC-VTOL, special conditions).
3.3 Energy and thermal management analysis in e-propulsion systems (batteries and inverters).
3.4 Design for maintainability and modular component interchangeability.
3.5 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Cost (LCC) evaluation of rotorcraft and eVTOLs, considering carbon footprint and operating costs.
3.6 Integration of operations and vertigo ports in the airspace.
3.7 Application of data and digital threads: MBSE/PLM for change control.
3.8 Assessment of technological risk and technological readiness: TRL/CRL/SRL.
3.9 Intellectual property aspects, certifications, and time to market. 3.10 Case study: decision making (go/no-go) using a risk matrix.
4.1 Introduction to eVTOL and UAM: Electric Propulsion Systems and Multirotor Configuration
4.2 Regulatory Framework and Certification Requirements: Including SC-VTOL (Special Conditions)
4.3 Energy Management and Thermal Systems in E-Propulsion: Batteries and Inverters
4.4 Design for Maintainability and Modular Interchange Systems
4.5 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) and Life Cycle Cost (LCC) in Rotorcraft and eVTOL
4.6 Operations and Vertiports: Integration in Urban Airspace
4.7 Data Management and Digital Thread: MBSE/PLM for Change Control
4.8 Technology Risk Assessment and Readiness: TRL/CRL/SRL
4.9 Intellectual Property, Certifications, and Time-to-Market Strategies
4.10 Case Study: Decision Analysis with a Risk Matrix
5.1 Fundamental Concepts of eVTOL Rotating Systems
5.2 Standards and Certifications in Rotating System Design
5.3 Electric Propulsion Systems and Thermal Management
5.4 Design for Maintenance and Modular Replacement
5.5 Life Cycle and Cost Analysis in Rotating Systems
5.6 Vertiport Operations and Infrastructure
5.7 Data Management and Digital Workflow in Design
5.8 Assessment of Technological Risks and Maturity Level
5.9 Intellectual Property, Certifications, and Time to Launch
5.10 Case Studies: Risk Analysis and Key Decisions
6.1 Introduction to Rotors in eVTOLs: Types and Configurations
6.2 Regulations and Standards for Rotor Design in Electric Urban Aircraft
6.3 Principles of Aerodynamics Applied to Rotors: Lift, Drag, and Efficiency
6.4 Rotor Modeling: Computational Methods and Simulations
6.5 Design and Material Selection for Rotors: Durability and Performance
6.6 Rotor Performance Analysis: Power, Efficiency, and Noise
6.7 Integrating Rotors into eVTOL Aircraft Design: Key Factors
6.8 Optimizing Rotor Design: Techniques and Tools
6.9 Rotor Testing and Validation: Test Benches and Flight Tests
6.10 Future Trends in Rotor Modeling and Design for eVTOLs
- Hands-on methodology: test-before-you-trust, design reviews, failure analysis, compliance evidence.
- Software (depending on licenses/partners): MATLAB/Simulink, Python (NumPy/SciPy), OpenVSP, SU2/OpenFOAM, Nastran/Abaqus, AMESim/Modelica, acoustics tools, planning toolchains DO-178C.
- SEIUM Laboratories: scale rotor bench, vibrations/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 valued information retrieval systems.
- Documentation: Updated CV, academic transcript, SOP/statement of purpose, project examples or code (optional).
- Process: Application → Technical evaluation of profile and experience → Technical interview → Review of case studies → Final decision → Enrollment.
- Fees:
- Single payment: 10% discount.
- Payment in 3 installments: No fees; 30% upon registration + 2 equal monthly payments of the remaining 35%.
Monthly payment: available with a 7% commission on the total; annual review.
Scholarships: based on academic merit, financial need, and promoting inclusion; agreements with companies in the sector for partial or full scholarships.
See “Calendar & Calls for Applications,” “Scholarships & Grants,” and “Fees & Financing” in the SEIUM mega-menu.
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F. A. Q
Frequently asked questions
Yes, we have 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 consortiums.
Yes. Online/hybrid modality with planned labs and visa support (see “Visa & Residence”).