Pilot Training in New Zealand


Are you interested in gaining the necessary skills to fly as a commercial pilot for leading airlines or train students as a flight instructor but not sure how to become an airline pilot or flight instructor and achieve your aviation goals? We have been recruiting students for pilot training in New Zealand since 2006 and currently represent NZ's most sought after pilot training school, training students for over 60 years. Read on and take the first step towards turning your aviation dreams into reality, submit your Student Enquiry now.

About The Pilot Training Academy

The pilot training academy is a large, reputed and sought after flight school in New Zealand, providing high quality aeroplane pilot training and flight instructor training for over 60 years. It:

  • is a Category 1 rated education provider registered with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA);
  • is approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAANZ);
  • is a signatory to the International Civil Aviation Authority (ICAO) and its licence is valid in all 193 ICAO countries;
  • is a signatory to the Code of Practice for Pastoral Care of International Students;
  • provides ab-initio training - ground training and flying - so you do not require prior ground training or flying experience to join;
  • has modern, well equipped ground school facilities with 3 theory lecture rooms, large pre-briefing lecture rooms, large pre-flight planning and dispatch area and more;
  • has trained over 1,000 students in the last 5 years;
  • has a fleet of 15 modern, well maintained aircrafts;
  • restricts ground classes to no more than 15 students per class and a low instructor to student ratio of 1:5 so that adequate attention is provided to all students;
  • provides fee protection and accepts fees in 2-4 instalments.

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Aviation Courses

The aviation academy offers a range of pilot training courses that cater to the varying needs of aspiring pilots. All courses are safety oriented and designed to maximise the employment potential of prospective pilots:

New Zealand Diploma in Aviation Level 5 (General Aviation)

This is a 74 weeks 235 hours Level 5 Diploma in Aviation (General Aviation) course and on completion, students will have:

  • NZ Private Pilot License (PPL)
  • NZ Commercial Pilot License with Night Privileges (CPL)
  • NZ Multi Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR)

Find out complete Diploma in Aviation Level 5 programme and other details, submit your Student Enquiry now.

New Zealand Diploma in Aviation Level 6 (Flight Instructor)

This 84 weeks 318 hours Level 6 Diploma in Aviation (Flight Instructor) qualification is the top of the line, highly sought after course and provides 2 career options. Work as a flight instructor, increase your flight hours, improve your flying skills and get paid for flying!. Higher flight hours and superior flying skills enhances your employment prospects should you wish to later on join an airline and work as a commercial pilot. Upon completion, students will have:

  • NZ Private Pilot License (PPL)
  • NZ Commercial Pilot License with Night Privileges (CPL)
  • NZ Multi Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR)
  • NZ 'C' Category Instructor Rating (Instructor Rating).

To find out complete Diploma in Aviation (Flight Training) Level 6 programme and other details, submit your Student Enquiry now.

Indian Training Programme

This 64 weeks 215 hours training programme is exclusively for Indian students wishing to become an airline pilot and work in India as a commercial pilot. Upon completion, students will have

  • NZ Private Pilot License (PPL)
  • NZ Commercial Pilot License (CPL)

To find out complete Indian training programme and other details, submit your Student Enquiry now.

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Recognition of New Zealand Pilot License

New Zealand is a member state of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) and New Zealand pilot license is recognised in all 193 ICAO member states.

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Training Fees

Pilot training fees are all inclusive and include:

  • Tuition fees for ground training for 12- 17 papers (depending upon course selected);
  • Training materials and equipment - Pilot Books, Charts, Aeronautical Information Publications (AIP), Nav Computer, Ruler, Protractor;
  • Theory exam fees (single attempt) for all theory subjects conducted by ASPEC on behalf of (CAANZ);
  • Solo (Pilot In Command) and Dual flying;
  • Flight test fees (single attempte) for tests conducted by CAANZ certified flight examiners;
  • Aviation Language Proficiency Test fee;
  • Airways Charges and Landing Fees;
  • GPS Ground Course;
  • Log Book;
  • Class 1 Medical Renewal;
  • Uniforms;
  • International student fees;

Additional Costs

  • Initial Class 1 medical;
  • Immigration medical for student visa application;
  • Student travel and health insurance premium;
  • Accommodation & meals;
  • Flight Tickets.

To find out fees and other details, submit your Student Enquiry now

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Instalment Payments

Fees for Diploma in Aviation Level 5 programme are payable in 3 installments, for Diploma in Aviation Level 6 programme are payable in 4 installments and for Indian *programme in 2 instalments.

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Fee Protection

Fees are not payable to the pilot school but to the Public Trust Account. The Public Trust will hold the fees on students behalf and will periodically release the amount of training costs incurred by the aviation academy based on the invoice received. This ensures that unused amount of fees are always held by the Public Trust and are available for refund to the students.

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Requirements To Become a Pilot

Students must meet all of the following requirements for admission including minimum qualifications requirement for enrollment at the flight academy:

  • Age 18 years at course commencement;
  • Passed (or appeared for) High School exams with good grades in English, Maths and Physics;
  • Pass the online ADAPT Trainee Pilot Pre-screening Test with at least a Medium result;
  • Be proficient in English (IELTS 6.0, PTE 50);
  • Civil Aviation Authority New Zealand (CAA NZ) Class 1 Medical Certificate (CAA NZ medical examiners are available overseas);
  • Police Certificate from home country and all countries lived in for more than 5 years since age 17;
  • Pass telephonic interview with the Chief Flying Instructor (CFI).

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Earn While You Learn

International students can work part-time (20 hours a week) during course duration and full-time (40 hours a week) during annual break (current minimum wage is NZD 23.15 per hour). Students should however ensure that work does not interfere with their attendance and/or their performance. Lower attendance and/or repeated failures will be self-defeating and expose students to disciplinary action including termination.

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How We Will Help

As the authorised partner of this prestigious and reputed aviation academy we are responsible for recruiting students for pilot training and will arrange your enrolment, admission and student visa. Our service is free to our students and includes:

Enrolment & Admission Service

Upon receiving your Student Enquiry, we will:

  • arrange a Zoom meeting to introduce each other, understand your training needs and advise you appropriately;
  • email you course information, course fees, enrolment form and related information;
  • scrutinise your 'Application' and documents to ensure they meet admission requirements;
  • arrange telephonic interview with the Chief Flying Instructor (CFI);
  • discuss your candidature with the CFI and convey your interview decision;
  • if successful, arrange your 'Offer of Place' letter.

Student Visa Service

Being Licensed Immigration Adviser, we specialise in visa service and enjoy a very high visa approval rate. Upon acceptance of 'Offer of Place'issued by pilot training school, we will enter into Service Agreement for student visa service and will:

  • provide list of documents required for your student visa application;
  • scrutinise documents to ensure they meet Immigration New Zealand (INZ) student visa requirements;
  • prepare and lodge your student visa application;
  • make submissions in support of your student visa application;
  • liaise with your case officer and respond to queries raised if any;
  • represent you throughout the visa service period until receipt of visa decision.

Contact us now for advice, guidance and assistance with your admission and student visa. Submit your Student Enquiry now.

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Call us, email us or submit your enquiry now (preferred):

Phone:
(Onshore): 09-2641313
(Offshore): +64-9-2641313
Email: kaimah.consultants@gmail.com
Hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm
Enquire: Submit Student Enquiry

License and Registration Details

MARN #0961715
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