Lightning Protection of Avionics Training
May 4–May 8, 2026Element PittsfieldWho is this course for?
This course is intended for engineers responsible for lightning protection design and certification of aircraft avionics, controls, and electrical systems. It is well suited for professionals working with flight critical and essential systems at Level A, B, and C. The course applies to commercial and military aircraft, helicopters, space vehicles, airships, and unmanned air vehicles. Participants should be involved in system design, analysis, testing, or certification activities.
Details
Topics Covered
- Physics of lightning indirect effects and coupling mechanisms
- Analysis and testing of lightning-induced transient levels
- Protection design techniques for avionics and electrical systems
- Certification plans and verification test methods
- Protection of flight-critical and essential systems, Level A, B, and C
- Common pitfalls include misinterpretation of requirements and overdesign
- Applications across aircraft, helicopters, space vehicles, and UAV platforms
What’s Included
- Instruction from engineers actively engaged in lightning protection design and certification
- Practical guidance focused on real world system and equipment challenges
- Course materials and supporting documentation
Training Location
Element Training Facility and Laboratory
Pittsfield, Massachusetts, United States
Registration and course information
For costs and schedules:
Mary Rose Gavazzi-Haupt
Phone: 413 449 0059
For technical questions:
Andy Plumer
Email: andy.plumer@element.com
Phone: +1 413 822 2080
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Element Pittsfield
Element Lightning Technologies in Pittsfield is an international leader in the development and verification of successful lightning protection for customers in the Aerospace, Wind, Solar, Maritime, Electric Power Generation and transmission, Oil and Gas, and many other industries.
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