pilot training in new zealand    

Train in well established (1928) and reputed pilot training school in New Zealand - Air Hawkes Bay Limited (AHB). AHB pilot training school maintains a low instructor to student ratio of 1:3, has a fleet of 16 aircrafts and 15 qualified and experienced, has an enviable safety record, provides fee protection and refund and is an FTO partner of Air New Zealand Aviation Institute. AHB offers a range of professional pilot training programmes including special programme for Indian students and newly introduced Diploma in Aviation.

CONTACT US FOR PILOT TRAINING IN NEW ZEALAND

We are the sole authorised representatives for recruitment of Indian students for pilot training at AHB. We provide free student service - arranging admission, procuring student visa, accommodation booking, airport pick-up and pre-departure information - and do not charge our students. Submit Student Enquiry Form.

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FLIGHT TRAINING PROGRAMMES

AHB pilot training school offers a variety of professional flight training programmes for those aspiring to be career pilots in commercial airlines - Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), Multi Engine Rating (MER), Instrument Time (Multi Engine), Instrument Rating (Multi Engine) and Diploma in Aviation. It also offers Indian pilot training programme, Instructor Rating and Hour Building courses

Indian Programme - Commercial Pilot Licence + Multi Engine Rating (MER) + Instrument Time (ME)

  • Duration - 45 weeks
  • Flight Time - 225 hours (PIC 102, Dual 100, Sim 23)
  • Ground Training - Tuitions and CAA exams for 12 subjects

This competitively priced flight training results in issue of Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) plus Multi Engine Rating and Instrument Time (Single Engine and Multi Engine). This programme meets the current DGCA requirements for issue of Indian Commercial Pilot Licence with Multi Engine Rating and Instrument Rating, upon conversion. It also meets the current requirements of airlines in India for recruitment as Trainee Pilots.

Diploma in Aviation (Airline Preparation)

CPL + Multi Engine Instrument Rating + ATPLTheory + Airline Preparation Course

This 24 months Level 6 NZQA approved Diploma qualification is delivered in partnership with Air New Zealand Aviation Institute and is designed to produce commercial airline pilots of high standards. Programme includes

  • Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
  • Multi Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) 
  • Air Transport Pilot Licence (Frozen) - 7 ATPL Theory subjects
  • Airline Preparation Course - Basic Gas Turbine, Ground Course and Simulator Course (AIC).

Selection Process:This is a high quality aviation qualification with students competing for 80 places available annually. It involves two-stage selection process - students will initially undertake a pre-screening online Pilot Aptitude Test and interview with AHB for admission. After completing CPL and MEIR at AHB to required standards, students will undergo a secondary selection process with Air New Zealand Aviation Academy for entry into the Airline Integration Course (AIC). Admission into AIC will be subject to the student passing the ATPL subjects to required standards.

Why Diploma in Aviation:Modern day pilots have a demanding, multifacted role - commercial considerations, crew demands, passenger demands, weather disruptions, air traffic disruptions - in addition to demonstrating well-honed flying skills and possessing an in-depth knowledge of modern aircraft systems.This industry aligned training programme is designed to prepare students for this demanding career and offers following advantages

  • training is designed to produce commercial airline pilots
  • airline-styled entry criteria assures students they are likely to succeeed in airline selection process
  • interaction with airline personnel provides opportunity to share pilots' experiences
  • Air New Zealand's preferred candidate for low-hour turbo-prop First-Officer positions.

Commercial Pilot Licence

  • Duration - 40 weeks
  • Flight Time - 207 hours (PIC 101, Dual 101, Sim 5 hours)
  • Ground Training - Tuitions and CAA exams for 12 subjects

For a career in commercial airlines, students will also need to complete Instrument Rating.

Integrated Programme - Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) with Multi Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR)

  • Duration - 52 weeks
  • Flight Time - 238 hours (PIC 102, Dual 107 and Sim 30 hours)
  • Ground Training (Tuitions and CAA exams) for 15 subjects

This programme provides in-depth training for MEIR endorsement as required by NZ CAA. The difference between this programme and the Indian programme is that this programme includes ground training and CAA exams for 3 Instrument Rating subjects and Multi Engine Instrument Rating flight test, as required by NZ CAA.

Instructor Rating  - 'C' Cat

  • Duration - upto upto 15 weeks
  • Flight Time - 41 hours (PIC 14, Dual 27) 

Students should have 150 PIC hours to sit the flight test.

Hour Building Courses 

Hour building courses are offered in blocks of 10 hours each up to 200 hours and hourly rates depend upon the type of aircraft.This programme is for students wishing to gain additional flight hours either for higher qualification or to strengthen career prospects.

admission requirements 

You must meet all of the following requirements at commencement of training

  1. be aged 18 years or over
  2. have NZ CAA Class 1 medical certificate (CAA medical examiners available offshore)
  3. High School pass with Maths and Physics
  4. good English language skills - 65% or more in High School or IELTS 6.0
  5. undergo an online pilot aptitude test and interview with the CEO of AHB
  6. good character - NZ CAA requires a fit and proper person certificate before issue of PPL

Take the first step towards a successful airline pilot career. Submit Student Enquiry Form

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