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INTERNATIONAL AVIATION ACADEMY OF NEW ZEALAND

PILOT
CAREER
AIRBORNE
WITH IAANZ

CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATONAL AIRPORT | NEW ZEALAND

THE BEST PATH TO THE

AVIATION
INDUSTRY
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WELCOME TO IAANZ
The International Aviation Academy of New Zealand (IAANZ) for the
last 27 years has been fulfilling the dream of flight for aviators from all
over the world. Located at Christchurch International Airport, IAANZ
offers a first class training environment with a proven record of
excellence and innovation in teaching and is a Category 1 provider
accredited to deliver New Zealand Aviation qualifications.

FULFILLING THE DREAM OF FLIGHT

IAANZ offers a variety of flight training options including NZ

AIR NZ
New Zealand’s
only professional
pilot training
diplomas, training schemes, MCC courses, online theory and other
short courses. It also has the ability to customise training for groups PFTO
that may have specific aviation training requirements. Students will
organisation in gain valuable real-world experience flying from an international
a major As an Air New Zealand Preferred Flight
airport as well as experience on grass runways when operating out
Training Organisation (PFTO) we
international of our satellite airfields at West Melton and Rangiora.
collaborate closely with the industry to
aviation Our location provides quick access to mountain flying terrain in and
ensure our training is current and fit for
environment around the magnificent Southern Alps. This training environment
purpose.
enables students with a passion in aviation to fuel their ambitions to
become professional pilots.
 An Air NZ Preferred Flight Training Organisation

NZQA approved Diplomas and Training Schemes

NZQA Category 1 provider

WHY Student loans available + Feesfree to those eligible

IAANZ
Large training fleet

State of the art Simulator Centre

eAviator for pilot theory

Located at an International Airport

On-site Engineering
 PHASE Commercial Pilot Licence

4
YOUR NZ Diploma in Aviation Level 5
Advanced Night flying

PATHWAY FLIGHT TRAINING:

39 hours of CPL flying
39
FLYING HOURS
6
(Including the flight test) APPROX
WEEKS APPROX
Diploma in General Aviation Level 5
PHASE
Multi Engine Instrument Rating

3
IFR Air Law

50 10
IFR Navigation
IFR Navigation Aids
Basic Gas Turbine
Dangerous Goods FLYING HOURS
APPROX
WEEKS APPROX

FLIGHT TRAINING:
50 hours of Instrument Rating training
(Including the flight test)

PHASE Cross Country ADD ONS

Flight Instruction Level 6

2
CPL Air Law
CPL General Aircraft Technical C-Catergory Instructor Rating

98
Knowledge
CPL/ATPL Human Factors
CPL/ATPL Meteorology
CPL Navigation
FLYING HOURS
APPROX
17
WEEKS APPROX
Instructional techniques ground
course
Instructor ground course

75
Principles of Flight
Basic mountain flying ground course FLIGHT TRAINING:
Winter flying ground course 25 hours dual instruction FLYING HOURS
50 hours solo APPROX

FLIGHT TRAINING: Spin recovery training

Night flying
98 hours of flying 12 Weeks approx
(Including the flight test)
Airline Preparation Level 6
PHASE Private Pilot Licence ATPL Navigation
ATPL Air Law

1
PPL Air Law ATPL Flight Planning
PPL Flight Radio Telephony ATPL Systems
PPL General Aircraft Technical Knowledge ATPL Nav Aids
PPL Human Factors
PPL Meteorology
PPL Navigation
ICAO English proficiency assessment
65 23 Multi Crew Coordination
Course 20
SIM HOURS
FLYING HOURS WEEKS APPROX APPROX
APPROX FLIGHT TRAINING:
FLIGHT TRAINING: 20 hours in simulator
On average 65 hours of flight time SIM HOURS

(Including the flight test) 4 Weeks approx

 STEPS TO BECOMING AN FAQs
IAANZ STUDENT
Diploma in General Aviation Level 5

Entry Application Selection

Requirements
Be at least 18 years of age
Complete the ADAPT test
Hold NCEA Level 3 (with 14 credits in English
rich and Maths rich subjects)
Hold an NZ CAA Class 1 medical certificate
Meet the ‘Fit & Proper Person’ requirements
of NZ CAA
Process
Submit the application form
along with the required
documents
If your application is
accepted, you will be advised
to complete the online test
“ADAPT”
Process
Stage 1: Interview (Zoom)
Stage 2: Entry Assessment (on-site)
Stage 3: If successful you will be
issued with an offer letter

Enrolment
Intake Process
Dates
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Delivering pilot thoery the flexible way!

CAPABILITIES On Site Engineering

Our in-house engineers and apprentices are
flagbearers for our core value ‘Everyone gets
Home Safely’.

Large Classrooms
These lecture rooms are designed and
built with maximum sound proofing,
data projection, full air conditioning
and audio visual systems.

On Site Cafe
Café 140, managed and run by the very
caring Jocelyn, ensures that students
and visitors at IAANZ don’t fly on an
empty stomach.

IAANZ Simulator Centre

Pacific Simulators EuroJet PS4.5
(modelled on the A320)
Frasca Piper Seminole G1000Nxi
G1000Nxi desktop trainer
A320 procedure trainer
B737 procedure trainer
 Testimonials

COURSES

NZQA Approved NZQA Approved Pathway

Qualifications Training Schemes Courses
Private Pilot Licence (PPL) – Theory papers Multi Crew Cooperation
NZ Diploma in Aviation Level 5 ‐ General
available online or face to face (MCC) Course
Aviation
Private Pilot Licence (PPL) with CPL Theory A320 Type Rating delivered
NZ Diploma in Aviation Level 6 ‐ Airline
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) overseas
Preparation
Commercial Pilot Licence / Instrument Pilot Interview Preparation
NZ Diploma in Aviation Level 6 ‐ Flight
Instruction Rating (CPL MEIR)
Instrument Rating (MEIR)

Limited Student Loan funding available Flight Instructor Rating

Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
Theory Preparation
Course
Information/
fees
 WHAT COURSE IS

RIGHT FOR YOU?

Want to be a
commercial pilot?

YES N O

Do you have your Do you want to be a Do you want to

Private Pilot Licence (PPL)? Flight Instructor? fly for fun?

YES N O YES N O YES

Do you have your Commercial

Get your Commercial Pilot
Licence with our
NZ Diploma in Aviation
Level 5 ‐ General Aviation
Step 1: Private Pilot Licence via our Fly for fun and get
PPL Training Scheme or with the Pilot Licence (CPL)? a Private
Canterbury Aero Club Pilot Licence with the
Step 2: Commercial Pilot Licence YES N O Canterbury Aero CLub
with our NZ Diploma in Aviation
Level 5 ‐ General Aviation

Step 1: Get your Private Pilot Licence via our PPL training scheme or Canterbury Aero Club
Want to be an Step 2: Get your Commercial Pilot Licence with our NZ Diploma in Aviation Level 5 ‐ General Aviation
Step 3: Get your Flight Instructor Rating with our NZ Diploma in Aviation Level 6 ‐ Flight Instructor
Airline Pilot? Step 4: Prepare for a job interview with our Pilot Interview Preparation course

YES N O

You have your CPL. In addition to hour building, you can

You have your CPL and want to be a You have your CPL - you can now
up-skill with the courses below: flight instructor you can: apply to be a Scenic, Freight or

Charter Pilot
An Instructor Rating with our NZ Diploma in Aviation Level 6 ‐ Get your Flight Instructor Rating

Flight Instructor with our NZ Diploma in Aviation You could consider preparing for a
NZ Diploma in Aviation Level 6 ‐ Airline Preparation (ATPL Level 6 ‐ Flight Instructor job interview with our Pilot
theory and 20 hours in a simulator based on an A320) Interview Preparation course
Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC) course (20 hours in a Prepare for a job interview with
our Pilot Interview Preparation
simulator based on an A320)
course
Pilot Interview Preparation course
AIRCRAFT

Piper Archer PA28-181

Piper Warrior PA28-161
Piper Tomahawk PA38-112
Piper Arrow PA28R-200
Piper Cherokee

PA28-140
Alpha A160a
Cessna 172
Partenavia P68c

IAANZ has an operating fleet of 27 aircraft, ranging

from single two seater aircraft to twin engine trainers
used for cross country, and brand new aircraft with
Garmin NXi technology ready for the future of
IFR training.
 BASES
Christchurch International Airport

West Melton

Rangiora

CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND

 EVERYONE GETS HOME SAFELY
Identify Hazards Be Responsible
Prevent Harm Look after Each Other
Follow Procedures Meet Highest Standards

ONE CREW
Show Respect Inspire and Encourage
Communicate Take Pride
Be Open and Honest Celebrate Success

CORE OWN IT
Show Professionalism Take the Initiative

VALUES Lead by Example

Be Engaged
Go the Extra Mile
Be Yourself

SEEK EXCELLENCE
Have Integrity Understand and Deliver
Value the Customer Have an Eye for Detail
Exceed the Standard Complete Your Work

PASSION FOR LEARNING

A Career of Growth Be Open to Feedback
Continuously Improve Have Fresh Thinking
Ask Questions Seek Opportunities
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CONTACT
25 Aviation Drive, Harewood Aviation Park
Christchurch International Airport
Email: elizabeth.w@iaanz.co.nz
Phone: 03 358 0477
Flighttraining.co.nz