Organised by the Aircraft Division, HKIE
Supported by Cranfield University
Course Coordinator: Ir Warren CHIM
Facilitators: Cranfield University: Ir Dr CHUNG Wai Nang& Mr Jelle HIEMINGA
Aircraft Division: Ir Darryl CHAN, Ir Dave NG, Ir Eric LEUNG, Ir Thomas TAM & Ir Warren CHIM
Date, Time & Venue: 16 – 27 November 2026 (Monday to Friday); 8:45 am to 5:15 pm; Cathay City, 8 Scenic Road, Hong Kong International Airport
Registration & Enquiries:
- Registration fee: HK$20,000
- Prior registration is required
- Limited to 40 participants, with priority given to members of HKIE Aircraft Discipline (ACE) / Aircraft Division (AC)
- Click HERE to register. Deadline: 8 October 2026 or when registration is full
- Payment options:
- Transfer to HSBC account number 741-685168-001 (The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers – Aircraft Division) and e-mail the transaction slip with the applicant’s name(s) to HKIE.AC.2018@gmail.com by 15 October 2026
- Write a cheque payable to “The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers – Aircraft Division” and mail to Ir Warren CHIM at P.O. Box 126 Tung Chung Post Office by 22 October 2026
- Successful applicants will be notified by e-mail on or before 30 October 2026
For enquiries, please contact Ir Warren CHIM at 9105 6657 (WhatsApp) or e-mail: HKIE.AC.2018@gmail.com.
Course Objectives & Learning Outcomes:
The first week of this course is based on the foundation module of Cranfield University’s MSc Airworthiness. The second week will focus on the Hong Kong airworthiness requirements.
The aim of the course is to provide a fundamental knowledge of the EASA and CAD requirements for airworthiness in aircraft design, production, operation and maintenance. On completion of this module, delegates will be able to:
- Describe the legal basis which underpins airworthiness regulation in aircraft design, production, operation and maintenance;
- Interpret the principles of airworthiness as applied to the process of aircraft and engine certification;
- Communicate the importance of airworthiness requirements as they relate aircraft design, production, operation and maintenance;
- Articulate the process for Continuing Airworthiness management for different types and sizes of operator.
Course Outline:
- Principles of Airworthiness and Air Law
- Design Organisation Approval (DOA)
- Type Certification for aircraft and engines
- Safety assessment of aircraft systems
- Certification Maintenance Requirements (CMRs)
- Production Organisation Approval (POA)
- Maintenance Organisation Approval (MOA)
- Maintenance Program Development
- Modifications and Repairs
- Safety Management Systems
- Human Factors in Airworthiness
- Incident reporting systems
- Lessons learned – Review of accidents
- Fire – Airworthiness issues
- Current airworthiness challenges
- Group work
Recognition:
Participants will receive a certificate jointly issued by the Aircraft Division of HKIE and Cranfield University upon successful completion of the course.
This course will be recognised by the Civil Aviation Department of the Government of the HKSAR.
This course is included in the Professional Training and Examination Refund Scheme of the Maritime and Aviation Training Fund Pre-approved Courses/Examinations List with MATF Courses/Examinations Code AC062. The updated list is available HERE.