Training Objective:
This training aims to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of aviation certification processes, as well as safety and reliability engineering methodologies. It is designed to meet the requirements of international standards such as ARP4761, ARP4754A, DO-178C, DO-254, and FAA 14 CFR 25.1309, with a focus on safety-critical systems, risk management, and certification requirements.

Target Audience:

  • Aerospace engineers, embedded systems engineers, and safety & reliability specialists
  • Quality and certification managers
  • Consultants and auditors in the aerospace field
  • Professionals looking to enhance their expertise in aviation safety and compliance
Aviation Safety Training Toulouse

Prerequisites:

  • Basic knowledge of aerospace engineering or safety-critical systems
  • Prior experience in the aerospace or safety industries is a plus

Training Program:

  1. Introduction to Aviation Certification
    • Understanding the foundations of aviation certification and international standards
    • Overview of key regulations and standards (PART 21J, PART 21G, PART 145, FAA 14 CFR 25.1309, EASA CS-25)
  2. Safety and Reliability Methodologies
    • Functional Hazard Assessments (FHA), System Safety Assessments (SSA), and Safety Assessment Reports (SAR) based on ARP4761 and ARP4754A
    • Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) for risk management
    • Practical examples of real-world applications
  3. Aviation Cyber-Security Analysis
    • Introduction to DO-326A and ED-202A for addressing cyber-security risks in avionics systems
    • Integrating cyber-security into the certification process
  4. Project-Specific Certification Plans (PSCP)
    • Developing Project-Specific Certification Plans (PSCP)
    • Strategies for meeting project-specific requirements and optimizing the certification process
  5. Certification of Systems and Software
    • Approaches for software certification in compliance with DO-178C (requirements, testing, structural coverage, verification, and validation)
    • DO-254 for hardware and FPGA certification
  6. Case Studies and Practical Exercises
    • Real-world applications and case studies of aviation certification projects
    • Simulating certification audits and compliance verification

Training Duration:
5 days (customizable based on participant needs)

Evaluation Method:

  • Quizzes and a final assessment on the implementation of concepts
  • Discussion of practical cases and sharing of participants’ professional experiences

Instructors:
Our instructors are certified experts with +20 years of experience in safety engineering and aviation certification. They have worked on complex, international projects and will share their expertise in an interactive and practical manner.