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Pilot training

NZ Diploma in Aviation Level 5 (General Aviation)

Auckland International Pilot Academy (AIPA) Auckland (Silverdale / North Shore Airport), New Zealand

  • CPL MEIR
  • Pilot
  • CAA NZ
  • English
  • 18 months Duration
  • 230 h Flight hours
  • 6 Theory subjects
  • NZD 134,110 Tuition from
  • Feb 2027 Next start

01 Overview

About this program.

AIPA's flagship NZ Diploma in Aviation pathway combines the New Zealand CAA Commercial Pilot License with Multi-Engine and Instrument Ratings into a single integrated programme delivered at North Shore Aerodrome north of Auckland.

The course is the New Zealand Diploma in Aviation Level 5, worth 240 credits and 68 weeks full time. Training is delivered on Robin R2120 and Alpha 160, Cessna 172SP and Diamond DA42 twin-engine aircraft.

02 Requirements

What you need to apply.

The school's entry requirements for this program, as the school states them.

Entry

  • Minimum age 18
  • CAA NZ Class 1 medical certificate
  • High School Certificate (HSC) or Intl. Equivalent

English

IELTS
5.5

Additional

ADAPT Trainee Pilot Pre-screening Test; interview with the Chief Flying Instructor; ASPEQ English Language Proficiency Test

04 Apply

Is this program right for you?

Talk it through with an advisor, or start your application now. Our school advisory is free for students.

  1. Talk to an advisor Ask what this school means for your plans, your budget and your start date.
  2. Start your application In your free account: your profile, your passport and school transcript, then the form and your signature.
  3. Your advisor reviews it Your advisor goes through it with you and sends it to the school. The school decides on your place.

The training itself you pay to the school, at its own fees.

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Our school advisory is free for students

Not sure yet?
Talk it through with us.

One call with an advisor about this program and the ones like it. Free for students, and you decide.

Free for students: pilot aptitude test, daily practice and school match.