Training

 

Whether your employees need an insight into the basics of the aerospace industry, want to brush up on their existing knowledge or go into more depth on a specific topic – our training courses are tailored to your needs. Delivered by industry experts, the courses are designed to be practical in order to give your employees the relevant insight.


Why choose AID?

Our trainers are engineers and professionals whose day job primarily consists of project work in the industry and who have been selected for their ability to pass on knowledge. Thus, we ensure that the content being taught is always state of the art.

The concept of our trainings is based on the interaction between the trainer and the participants. For this reason, our trainers share their personal experience and discuss the specific challenges the participants face. The acquired knowledge is reinforced through group work, where the participants work on typical tasks.

Our offers for you are geared to the needs of your company, and we align our content and concepts with your challenges. This ensures that your employees receive exactly the information they need for their daily work.

You choose the location, duration, date and scope of the training according to your wishes and needs. We support you in planning your training and, if you wish, we can also assist you with participant management and a training evaluation.



Aviation Regulation Training Courses

The design, production and maintenance of aeronautical products is strictly regulated by international agencies such as the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) or the EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency). Civil aviation companies have to comply with the standards as defined by the EASA legislation in order to operate on the European market. Our training courses are designed to give the participants an understanding of the regulatory framework as well as the ability to navigate the standards that apply to their work.

Aviation Legislation

Duration: 2 Days

Course Language: DE/EN

Course Material: EN

Within two days, you will receive all the necessary basics of aviation legislation. You will get to know the international, European and national authorities including their responsibilities and tasks. You will also get an insight into the various aviation organisations in the industry, such as design organisations, production organisations or maintenance organisations.

Contents:

  • Basics of aviation legislation
  • Basic regulatory framework
      • Organisations and responsibilities of ICAO, EASA, National Aviation Authorities
      • Publishing and applicability
          • Hard law, soft law
          • AMC
          • Definitions
      • Aviation Organisations
          • Design Organisation - DO
          • Production Organisation - PO
          • Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation - CAMO
          • Maintenance Organisation - MO
          • Maintenance Training Organisation – MTO
      • Access to aviation legislation
      • Business implementation

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Part 21J - Design Organisation

Duration: 2 Days

Course Language: DE/EN

Course Material: EN

The development of aeronautical products is the responsibility of design organisations that have been approved by the EASA. The requirements for these approved design organisations are specified in EU Regulation No. 748/2012 and its amendments. Within two days, you will receive an introduction to the processes, organisational requirements and their commercial implementation required for a design organisation in accordance with EASA Part 21J.

Contents:

  • Basic Regulatory Framework (ICAO, EASA, LBA, Hard Law, Soft Law, AMC, Definitions…)
  • Aviation Organisations (DO, PO, CAMO, MO, MTO)
  • Part 21J – Design Organisation
      • Organisation (Roles and Responsibilities, Management Staff)
      • Independent System Monitoring (Audit, Compliance Monitoring)
      • Type Certification (Certification Basis, Compliance Declaration)
      • Changes to Type Design (Classification, Approval of Change)
      • Repairs
      • Design Process
      • Compliance Demonstration
      • Permit to Fly
      • Coordination between DO/PO/MO
      • Document Control
      • Continued Airworthiness
      • Suppliers

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Part 21G - Production Organisation

Duration: 2 Days

Course Language: DE/EN

Course Material: EN

To build and certify aircraft parts manufacturing companies need to hold a Production Organisation Approval. The EASA Part 21 Subpart G of Regulation (EC) No 748/2012 provides the regulatory framework for the approval of Production Organisations. This two-day course provides an introduction to European Aviation laws, as well as an understanding of the regulatory tasks and responsibilities of a Production Organisation.

Contents:

  • Basic Regulatory Framework (ICAO, EASA, LBA, Hard Law, Soft Law, AMC, Definitions…)
  • Aviation Organisations (DO, PO, CAMO, MO, MTO)
  • Introduction to EASA Part 21 Regulatory Environment
  • Airworthiness Principles
  • DO-PO Arrangement
  • PO-PO Arrangement
  • Part 21G Production Organisation
      • Internal Audits
      • Personnel qualification
      • Control of Documents
      • Calibration tool, test equipment
      • Configuration Management
      • Supplier Management
      • Handling, storage, packing
      • Production, inspection, testing
      • Production of prototypes
      • Occurrence reporting
      • Authorised Release Certificate EASA Form 1
      • Aircraft Statement of Conformity EASA Form 52
      • Certificate of Release to Service EASA Form 53

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Quality Management Training Courses

Across industries, companies design and implement Quality Management Systems to improve their internal workings, increase their efficiency and their customer satisfaction. Our Quality Management Training Courses help our clients establish the processes they need, in order to maintain a working Quality Management System. The courses are appropriate for professionals with any level of experience.

EN 9100 - Quality Management in Aviation

Duration: 1 Day

Course Languages: DE/EN

Course Material: EN

The EN 9100 standard “Quality Management Systems - Requirements for Aviation, Space and Defense Organisations” is an expansion of the ISO 9001 “Quality Management Systems – Requirements” standard, which is adapted for the special requirements regarding quality and safety in the aerospace industry.
In this training participants will be made aware of Quality Management practices, learn to identify the core requirements of the EN 9100 standard and how to apply these requirements to their organisations working practices.

Contents:

  • The Basics of Quality Management in the aerospace industry
  • 5 fields of action for long term success
  • Aviation Legislation Basics
  • Goals and benefits of the EN 9100 standard
  • Key concepts of the EN 9100 standard
  • Process management approach
  • Risk-based thinking
  • Core requirements of the EN 9100 standard
      • Leadership
      • Planning
      • Support
      • Operation
      • Performance Evaluation
      • Improvement
  • Application of the EN 9100 requirements
  • Auditing the EN 9100 Standard

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Engineering Training Courses

Design in the aerospace industry is characterised by safety and reliability. To demonstrate compliance with certification requirements, technical standards for system development, safety considerations as well as software and hardware development have become established. Our engineering training courses give participants a deeper understanding of these standards.

ARP4754A - Civil Aircraft and Systems Development

Duration: 2 Days

Course Language: DE/EN

Course Material: EN

SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice - ARP4754A provides guidelines for the development of an aircraft and aircraft systems considering the overall aircraft operating environment and functions. This includes validation of requirements and verification of the design implementation for certification and product assurance.

Participants of this training get an insight of the processes of ARP4754A and are guided through it using appropriate examples and exercises of developing an aircraft and its systems.

Contents:

  • Introduction, Process Overview and Objectives
      • ARP4754A – Aircraft & System Development Process
      • ARP4761 – Safety Assessment Process Guidelines and Methods
      • DO-178 – Software Development Life Cycle
      • DO-254 – Electronic Hardware Development Life Cycle
  • Aircraft and System Development Process
      • Planning Phase (Development Plan, Safety Plan, Certification Plan…)
      • Functional Development and Requirements Determination
      • Assignment of DAL (FDAL, IDAL)
      • Development of Aircraft and System Architecture
      • Allocation of Functions to Systems and Items
      • Introduction to Item Development
      • Validation
  • Safety Assessment Process
      • Functional Hazard Assessment
      • Preliminary Aircraft/System Safety Assessment
      • Aircraft/System Safety Assessment
      • Common Cause Analysis
  • Implementation Verification
      • Verification Process Objectives
      • Verification Planning
      • Verification Methods
      • Verification Data
  • Integral Processes
      • Configuration Management
      • Process Assurance

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ARP4761 - Safety Assessment Process on Civil Airborne Systems and Equipment

 

Duration: 2 Days

Course Language: DE/EN

Course Material: EN

SAE Aerospace Recommended Practice ARP4761 provides guidelines and methods for performing safety assessments for the certification of civil aircraft. The concept of Aircraft Level Safety Assessment will be introduced and the tools to accomplish this task are outlined. Participants of this training get an insight into the processes of ARP4761 and learn how to conduct a safety assessment consisting of a Functional Hazard Assessment, Preliminary System Safety Assessments and System Safety Assessments.

Participants also learn the methods needed to conduct a safety assessment, including Fault Tree Analysis, Dependence Diagram, Markov Analysis, Failure Modes and Effect Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Summary and Common Cause Analysis.

Contents:

  • Introduction, Process Overview and Objectives
      • ARP4761 – Safety Assessment Process Guidelines and Methods
      • ARP4754 – Aircraft & System Development Process
      • DO178 – Software Development Life Cycle
      • DO254 – Electronic Hardware Development Life Cycle
  • Safety Assessment Process
      • Safety Assessment Overview
      • Functional Hazard Assessment (FHA)
      • Preliminary System Safety Assessment (PSSA)
      • System Safety Assessment (SSA)
      • Verification Means Used for Aircraft Certification
  • Safety Assessment Analysis Methods
      • Fault Tree Analysis (FTA),
        Dependence Diagram (DD) and
        Markov Analysis (MA)
      • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
      • Failure Modes and Effects Summary (FMES)
      • Common Cause Analysis (CCA)
          • Zonal Safety Analysis (ZSA)
          • Particular Risk Analysis (PRA)
          • Common Mode Analysis (CMA)
      • Safety Related Maintenance Tasks and Intervals
      • Practical Work Examples

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DO-178C - Software Development in Aviation

Duration: 2 Days

Course Language: DE/EN

Course Material: EN

RTCA DO-178C “Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification” is the accepted standard for civil aviation software development and certification. Compliance with its objectives is the primary way to meet regulatory requirements and obtain approval by the regulatory authorities for airborne software. This two-day training provides detailed knowledge for many details of Software Development according to the DO-178C guidelines and an understanding of the underlying methods. Groupworks and hand on tasks reinforce the acquired knowledge throughout the course.

Contents:

  • Introduction and Background of DO-178C
  • Design Process Overview
    • Aviation Safety Fundamentals
    • Software Considerations in Aviation (AMC 20-115D, EASA-CM-SWCEH-002)
    • Aircraft & System Development Process Overview
  • Introduction to ARP4754A & ARP4761
    • Development Life Cycle Overview
    • Introduction to the V-Model
    • Safety Assessment Process and Hazard Analysis
    • Information Flow between System and Item
  • Software Development according to DO-178C
    • Planning Process
    • Software Development Process (Requirements, Design and Integration)
    • Software Verification
    • Software Configuration Management
    • Software Quality Assurance
    • Certification Liaison
    • Tool Qualification (DO-330)
    • Model Based Development (DO-331)
    • Object-Oriented Technology (DO-332)
    • Formal Methods (DO-333)
    • Best Practices, Examples and Exercises

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DO-254 - Electronic Hardware Development

Duration: 2 Days

Course Language: DE/EN

Course Material: EN

RTCA DO-254 “Design Assurance Guidance for Airborne Electronic Hardware” is the accepted standard for civil aviation electronic hardware development. It is recognized as a mean of compliance by the regulatory authorities for the design assurance of electronic hardware in airborne systems. This two-day course provides the necessary knowledge to get started with electronic hardware development in aviation.

Contents:

  • Introduction and Background of DO-254
    • Design Process Overview
    • Aviation Safety Fundamentals
    • Electronic Hardware Considerations in Aviation (AMC20-152A)
    • Aircraft & System Development Process Overview
  • Introduction to ARP4754A & ARP4761
    • Development Life Cycle Overview
    • Introduction to the V-Model
    • Safety Assessment Process and Hazard Analysis
    • Information Flow between System and Item
  • Electronic Hardware Development according to DO-254
    • Planning Process
    • Hardware Design Process (Requirements, Design, and Implementation)
    • Requirements Validation
    • Hardware Verification
    • Hardware Configuration Management
    • Hardware Quality Assurance
    • Certification Liaison
    • DO-254 for COTS, FPGA, and SOC
    • Best Practices, Examples and Exercises

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General Training Courses

Who is responsible for a plane crash? What is the impact of human factors? Why is human failure the biggest contributor to aviation accidents? Our General Training Courses answer questions that don’t fit in general categories, but are important for modern Aerospace professionals.

Human Factors in Aviation

Duration: 1 Day

Language: DE/EN

The term "human factor", also "human influencing factor", is a collective term for psychological, cognitive and social influencing factors in socio-technical systems and human-machine systems. In aviation in particular, the interaction between people and technology plays a very important role. Knowing people's capabilities and performance limits is an essential prerequisite for avoiding mistakes.

Contents:

  • Introduction Human Factors
      • Why do we have to consider Human Factors?
      • Facts and Figures of the Aviation Industry
      • Incidents and Accidents
  • Corporate Safety Culture and Organizational Factors
  • Human Failures
      • Failure Models and Theories
      • Types of Failures
      • Violations
      • Effects of Failures
      • Avoiding and Managing Failures
      • Human Reliability
  • Human Performance and Performance Limits
      • Information Processing
      • Attraction and Perception
  • Surroundings, Environment and their Effects
  • Communication and Collaboration
  • Lessons learned for Implementation in the Company

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(Personal) Liability in Aviation

Duration: 1 Day

Language: DE/EN

Legal processing of aviation accidents usually takes years to complete. The investigations do not only stay on the surface, but go deep into operational structures and responsibilities. This training shall give you an overview of operational liabilities, as well as of personal liabilities of employees and shall help you to understand the context of international aviation law.

Contents:

  • Aviation Law Fundamentals
      • National/European Law
      • International Treaties
  • Liabilities
      • National Legal Liabilities (Contractual, Civil Law and Criminal Law Issues)
      • Aviation Liability
          • Liable Persons
          • Scope of Liability
          • Cross Border Liability/ International Liability
          • Regress
  • Liability of Leaders/Managers/Engineers of Aviation Organizations (DO, PO, CAMO, MO, MTO)
  • Reduction of Liability Risks

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