Part-M/ML Maintenance Course
About our
The Part-M/ML Maintenance Course provides comprehensive training in Part-M and Part-ML aeronautical regulations, focusing on the management and execution of aircraft maintenance. It centers on understanding legal requirements, maintenance planning, continued airworthiness management, and technical documentation control. It also addresses the implementation of safety management systems and the application of maintenance best practices, including inspections, repairs, and modifications, to ensure the safety and efficiency of air operations.
The course covers practical aspects such as interpreting technical documentation, managing aircraft configuration, and controlling parts and spares. Prepares participants for roles such as maintenance managers, airworthiness managers, and maintenance personnel, ensuring compliance with the standards of EASA and other civil aviation authorities. Tools for aircraft reliability management and failure analysis are included.
Part-M/ML Maintenance Course
- Format: Hybrid
- Duration: 3 months
- Hours: 300 H
- Language: English / Spanish
- Registration date: 23-10-2026
- Start date: 12-12-2026
- Available places: 2
320 $
Competencies and results
What you will learn
1. Optimization and repair of naval propulsion systems
- Diagnosticate faults and optimize the performance of propellers, rudders, and drive shafts.
- Master advanced shaft alignment and balancing techniques.
- Understand the theory and practice of propulsion system lubrication.
- Apply methodologies for corrosion prevention and correction.
- Perform comprehensive inspections and predictive maintenance on marine diesel engines.
- Analyze flap-lag-torsion, whirl flutter, and fatigue couplings.
- Interpret and apply international standards and regulations in marine repair.
- Dimension laminates in composites, joints, and bonded joints with FE.
- Implement damage tolerance and NDT (UT/RT/thermography).
2. Comprehensive Mastery of Naval Propulsion: Maintenance and Performance
- In-depth dissection of naval propulsion systems: diesel engines, gas turbines, and electric propulsion systems.
- Advanced fault diagnosis in propulsion systems, including vibration analysis, thermography, and non-destructive testing (NDT).
- Optimization of propulsion performance: efficiency analysis, fuel consumption reduction, and predictive maintenance strategies.
- Mastery of onboard energy management: energy generation, distribution, and storage systems, including batteries and hybrid systems.
- Application of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) techniques to simulate and optimize flow around propellers and hulls.
- Understanding the fundamentals of cavitation and its effects on propulsion, and mitigation strategies.
- Development of preventive and corrective maintenance plans to ensure the availability and reliability of propulsion systems.
Propulsion.
Study of international regulations and standards related to naval propulsion and energy efficiency.
Implementation of solutions for reducing pollutant emissions in naval propulsion systems, including the use of alternative fuels.
Analysis of the life cycle costs of propulsion systems and their impact on the profitability of naval operations.
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. Specialized maintenance and optimization of marine equipment
Diagnosis and repair of propulsion and steering systems.
Optimization of the performance of marine engines and auxiliary systems.
Failure analysis and breakdown prevention in critical equipment.
Predictive and condition-based maintenance to maximize component lifespan.
Corrosion management and cathodic protection in marine environments.
Mastery of instrumentation and control of navigation and communication systems.
Application of alignment and balancing techniques to rotating equipment.
Evaluation and improvement of energy efficiency in ships.
Knowledge of international maintenance standards and regulations.
Proficiency in software tools for the analysis and simulation of marine systems.
5. Diagnosis and restoration of marine propulsion mechanisms
5. Diagnosis and Restoration of Marine Propulsion Systems
- Identify faults and analyze damage mechanisms in propulsion systems.
- Master advanced diagnostic techniques to assess structural integrity.
- Understand the principles of corrosion and its impact on components.
- Apply restoration and repair methodologies, including welding and machining.
- Evaluate post-repair performance and ensure system operability.
6. Analysis, repair and performance of naval propellers
6. Analysis, Repair, and Performance of Naval Propellers
- Analyze failures and optimize propeller design, including the study of complex couplings such as flap-lag-torsion, which affect structural integrity and performance.
- Understand and evaluate critical dynamic phenomena, such as whirl flutter, to prevent harmful vibrations and ensure propeller stability.
- Evaluate the fatigue of materials and components, determining the service life and safe operating limits of naval propellers under service conditions.
- Apply dimensioning techniques for laminates in composites, essential in modern propeller construction, and analyze their structural behavior.
- Design and evaluate the strength of joints and bonded joints using Finite Element Analysis (FE), optimizing load transfer and durability.
Implement damage tolerance strategies, including crack propagation analysis, and apply NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) methods such as UT (ultrasound), RT (radiography), and thermography for propeller inspection and evaluation.
Who this program is for:
Part-M/ML Maintenance Course
- Graduates in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Automation Engineering, or related fields.
- Professionals in OEM rotorcraft/eVTOL, MRO, consulting, and technology centers.
- Flight Testing, certification, avionics, control, and dynamics seeking specialization.
- Regulators/authorities and UAM/eVTOL professionals requiring compliance skills.
Recommended requirements: 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 Marine Propulsion Systems
1.2 Main Components and Operation
1.3 Diagnosing Common Faults in Propulsion Systems
1.4 Marine Diagnostic Tools and Equipment
1.5 Marine Engine Repair Techniques
1.6 Repair and Replacement of Critical Components
1.7 Lubrication and Cooling Systems: Maintenance and Repair
1.8 Fuel Systems: Diagnosis and Troubleshooting
1.9 Safety in Marine Maintenance and Repair
1.10 Workshop Practices and Repair Documentation
2.2 Optimization and Repair of Naval Propulsion Systems
2.2 Comprehensive Mastery of Naval Propulsion: Maintenance and Performance
2.3 Expert Evaluation and Repair of Critical Vessel Components
2.4 Specialized Maintenance and Optimization of Marine Equipment
2.5 Diagnosis and Restoration of Marine Propulsion Mechanisms
2.6 Analysis, Repair, and Performance of Naval Propellers
2.7 Analysis and Optimization of Rotating Systems in Vessels
2.8 Analysis and Optimization of Rotors in Naval Propulsion Systems
3.3 Inspection and Evaluation of Key Vessel Components
3.2 Advanced Marine Troubleshooting Techniques
3.3 Shaft and Bearing Repair and Replacement
3.4 Steering System Maintenance and Repair
3.5 Marine Hydraulic System Evaluation and Restoration
3.6 Marine Engine Component Repair
3.7 Cooling and Lubrication System Repair
3.8 Pump and Compressor Rebuilding and Repair
3.9 Structural Damage Assessment and Repairs
3.30 Post-Repair Performance Testing and Certification
4.4 Selection and Maintenance of Marine Engines: Diesel and Electric
4.2 Lubrication and Cooling Systems: Diagnosis and Repair
4.3 Fuel Systems: Filters, Injectors, and Pumps
4.4 Steering and Stabilization Equipment: Rudders, Bow Thrusters, Fins
4.5 Bilge and Ballast Systems: Pumps and Piping
4.6 Maneuvering and Mooring Systems: Winches and Windlasses
4.7 Navigation Equipment: Radar, GPS, and Sonar
4.8 Maritime Communication: VHF Radios and Satellite Systems
4.9 Spare Parts Management and Storage: Inventory and Logistics
4.40 Preventive and Corrective Maintenance Programs
5.5 Introduction to the Restoration of Marine Mechanisms
5.5 Advanced Fault Diagnosis in Propulsion Systems
5.3 Repair and Rebuilding of Marine Engines
5.4 Maintenance and Restoration of Gearboxes
5.5 Restoration of Shaft and Propeller Systems
5.6 Welding and Fabrication Techniques in Marine Environments
5.7 Materials and Spare Parts Management in Naval Restoration
5.8 Regulations and Safety Standards in Marine Repairs
5.9 Post-Restoration Performance Testing and Verification
5.50 Case Studies: Restoration of Specific Mechanisms
6.6 Design and theory of marine propellers: fundamental principles.
6.2 Propeller materials and manufacturing: selection and processes.
6.3 Propeller damage assessment: types and causes of deterioration.
6.4 Propeller repair techniques: welding, grinding, and shaping.
6.5 Propeller performance analysis: thrust and efficiency calculation.
6.6 Propeller optimization: vibration and noise reduction.
6.7 Propeller inspection and quality control: methods and standards.
6.8 Propeller selection: design criteria and considerations.
6.9 Propeller bench and open-sea testing: measurements and analysis.
6.60 Case studies: propeller repair and optimization on different vessels.
- 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”).