Our
CourseS
Diploma in Aviation
(International Flight Training & DGCA) Level 5
Credit Value
200 - 205
Total Learning Hours
The purpose of this qualification is to provide the international aviation industry with the graduates who have sufficient operational and theoretical knowledge, and the practical skills to operate small single-engine or multi-engine aircraft as commercial pilots independently or with another pilot. This qualification is suitable for international students seeking to gain a commercial licence in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Graduates have the option to be awarded a Multi-type rating. This qualification is designed as a standalone qualification for International aviation students. There is no education pathway in Aotearoa New Zealand. International students who are seeking an educational pathway to Level 6 must enrol in the New Zealand Level 5 Programme which includes the full SEIR or MEIR.
Estimated duration: 61 weeks + 4 weeks holiday (65 weeks).
Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Theory
8 weeks
The Private Pilot Licence (PPL) is the first step in learning to fly and is a recreational licence which enables you to fly for pleasure with friends and family.
Our training programmes are designed to go well beyond the minimum standards required for a Private Pilot Licence. This ensures you are well equipped to handle all situations with confidence.
Once the PPL is achieved, you will be able to take passengers and fly almost anywhere in New Zealand, but you are unable to be employed on a PPL. We will take you from no flight experience to being a proficient private pilot.
Eligibility
- 17 years or older to gain your licence and fly with passengers
- Class 2 Medical (minimum)
- Must be able to demonstrate competency in understanding English in verbal and written form
Theory
All exams must be passed to obtain PPL Licence:
- Air Law
- Navigation
- Aircraft Technical Knowledge
- Flight Radiotelephony
- Human Factors
- Meteorology
- English Proficiency Test
Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) Theory
11 weeks
You must pass all the following exams to obtain a CPL:
- Air Law
- General Navigation
- Aircraft Technical Knowledge
- Human Factors
- Meteorology
- Principles of Flight
PPL Practical
16 weeks
- Preparation for flight
- Starting and run-up procedures
- Taxiing
- Take-off, circuit and landing
- Straight and level flight
- Aircraft manoeuvres
- Cross-country flying
- Emergency procedures
- First Solo
CPL Practical
26 weeks
Preparation for flight
- Starting and run-up procedures
- Taxiing
- Take-off, circuit and landing
- Straight and level flight
- Aircraft manoeuvres
- Cross-country flying
- Emergency procedures
- First Solo
