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Level 5 Flight Training Programme - Diploma in Aviation (General Aviation)
(Programme Code 3688)
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Total Learning Hours
At the completion of this programme you will be able to fly commercially (for hire or reward) although to fly larger passenger aircraft you will be required to operate under special supervision by your employing airline.
There are many opportunities other than large airline work such as: Parachute Dropping, Scenic Charter, Air Ambulance, Whale Watching, Freight operations, Aerial Surveying etc.
Estimated duration: 74 weeks + 8 weeks holiday (82 weeks).
PPL (Self funded) unless Student Loan available.
PPL Self Funded Theory
Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Theory
7 weeks
This theory course is 7 weeks long. It covers basic knowledge levels in the following subjects:
- PPL Air Law
- PPL Meteorology
- PPL Navigation
- PPL Human Factors
- PPL Flight Radio Telephony
- PPL Aircraft Technical Knowledge
This learning is done in a classroom and the examinations are conducted by Aviation Services Limited, at their Exam Centre
PPLSelf Funded Practical
Basic Practical Phase (PPL) Practical
19 weeks
During these 19 weeks you will learn the basic manoeuvres of flight and navigation. You will also learn how to safely deal with emergencies in flight. On completion of this phase, you will do your PPL Flight test and receive your PPL Licence.
Student Loans CPL Theory
Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) Theory
10 weeks
This theory course is 10 weeks long. It covers professional knowledge levels in the following subjects:
- CPL Air Law
- CPL Meteorology
- CPL Navigation
- CPL Human Factors
- CPL Principles of Flight
- CPL Aircraft Technical Knowledge
This learning is done in a classroom and the examinations are conducted by Aviation Services Limited, at their Exam Centre.
Student Loans IR Theory
Instrument Rating Theory (IR) Theory
5 weeks
This theory course is 5 weeks long. It covers basic and professional knowledge levels in the following subjects:
- IR Air Law
- IR Navigational Aids
- IR Navigation
This learning is done in a classroom and the examinations are conducted by Aviation Services Limited, at their Exam Centre.
Student Loans IR Practical
Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) Navigation Phase 1
8 weeks
This phase of training is where you will really begin to understand professional piloting and gain more insights into the commercial and professional aspects of aviation.
Instrument Rating Practical
8 weeks
This second phase of CPL training covers advanced mountain, low flying and hones the skills in advanced aircraft manoeuvring. It is focused on operating the aircraft professionally and incorporates all technical and non-technical skills learned to date. It culminates with the CPL licence skills test conducted by Aviation Services Limited (ASL).
Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) Practical Phase 2
17 weeks
The step up to practical instrument flying is an important one for a professional career and is only made easier if the basic visual flying has been mastered. Introduction to flying without visual reference begins in the simulator and progresses to the single engine aircraft and multiengine aircraft using glass cockpit instrumentation.
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
- 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.
