New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Aeroplane and Helicopter)

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the General Aviation and Agriculture sectors of the NZ Aviation Industry with individuals who have attained sufficient operational and theoretical knowledge and practical skills to achieve employment as commercial pilots or associated support staff in flight planning and aircraft operations. Graduates will qualify to operate as commercial pilots under the appropriate NZ Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) rules for General Aviation and Agricultural Aviation and Aerial Application.

Located at Christchurch International Airport in a stand-out, modern complex is the International Aviation Academy of New Zealand (IAANZ), the home to around 100 commercial pilot and flight instructor trainees per year.

With a fleet of 28 aircraft and one the most experienced instructing teams in Australasia, the IAANZ has long been the GÇÿtrainer of choice' for those pilots heading towards an airline career.

As a preferred training partner in Air New Zealand's Aviation Institute, the IAANZ's training programmes have been designed to deliver GÇÿairline ready' pilots who are well matched to the changing demands of the airline industry.

The advantages of training at an International airport are huge, and allow trainee pilots to develop skills in a truly professional airline environment.