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Level 6 Diploma – Airline Preparation Programme
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At the completion of this programme you will be able to fly commercially (for hire or reward). The Multi Crew Integration Course (MCIC) sets you up ready to complete your turbo-prop or jet type rating when you join an airline as a Second Officer or First Officer (Co-pilot). You can also fly for smaller operators, as for the Level 5 Flight Training Programme.
A prerequisite for this programme is the 82-week, Level 5 Flight Training Program – Diploma in Aviation (General Aviation).
Estimated duration: Approx two years (including holidays).
Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
20 weeks (3 afternoons p/w only)
This is a theory course covering the following subjects at the highest level:
- Basic Gas Turbine Theory
- Air Law
- Flight Navigation
- General Flight Planning
- Meteorology
- Aircraft Aerodynamics and Systems
- Human Factors
- Instruments and Navigation Aids
This learning is done in a classroom and the examinations are conducted by Aviation Services Limited, at their Exam Centre.
The ATPL theory exam passes are required to become a captain of an aircraft for air transport. The flight hours required before sitting the practical ATPL test will come through future employment and therefore on completion of this theory course, you will have a “frozen” ATPL.
The exam credits are valid for 10 years.
Multi Crew Integration – Airline Preparation Strand 18 Simulator Hours as Captain and 18 Simulator Hours as Co-Pilot
4 weeks
This course bridges the gap between single pilot – light multi-engine aircraft operation and the skills and knowledge required to operate in multi-crew cockpit in a jet aircraft.
The multi-crew integration course is required to complete the Diploma in Aviation - Airline Preparation Strand. One week of classroom theor is followed by 18 hours of pilot flying and 18 hours of pilot monitoring (copilot) in a fixed base A320 simulator. It introduces multi-crew cooperation, heavy aircraft energy management and advanced human factors. It further develops skills in systems and checklist use while operating as a team with a co- pilot.
You must have a CPL and ATPL exams credits before commencing this course.
Entry requirements
Domestic:
- Be at least 18 years of age before the date of the PPL and CPL flight examination
- Successfully complete the Adapt Trainee Pilot Pre-screening
Test - Hold NCEA Level 2 or equivalent
- Have completed or be in the Process of Completing a
Programme leading to the New Zealand Diploma in Aviation
(General Aviation) Level 5 - Hold an aviation Class 1 Medical
- Meet the Fit and Proper Person requirement for CAANZ
- Be competent in spoken English to meet CAA requirements
In addition, an International Student must:
- Be 18 years of age or over
- Hold Evidence at enrolment of having gained within the last
two years:
- An IELTS score of 5.5 or higher with no subpart below 5.0 or the equivalent from another internationally recognised proficiency test
- Meet other English language proficiency requirements as listed here.
