MIDDLE Earth Flying School at Matamata is a small training operation on a significant growth curve. With an emphasis on quality of training rather than quantity of students, the company  has set in place a growth plan to expand without losing this focus. With the present growth plans  taking shape, the School offers several  noteworthy advantages in terms of  location, instructors, and aircraft.
Matamata can be considered an ideal  training field. It is uncontrolled and has low traffic, meaning that  all flying time can be focused and very cost efficient. The airfield is  large and offers a good amount of “aviation freedom”, with ideal
training terrain nearby. When required, controlled airspace is just a moment away at either Hamilton or Tauranga.

Mainland Air was established in 1991 as an air charter & flight training organisation. Today, they proudly operate a fleet of four twin & ten single engine aircraft suitable to New Zealand geography.

Their parent company, Enfield Holdings Ltd, is owned and operated by Philip & Shirley Kean. Combined, they have over 50 years’ experience in the aviation industry.

They are a Flight Training Organisation, which provides Diploma's of Aviation to full-time students. The quality of our training is above standard and our organisation is audited against Civil Aviation and NZQA annually.
 
If you're looking to get somewhere fast, take in the scenic highlights of the region or embark on the career of your dreams then contact Mainland Air now by email or phone and take the first step.​

The International Aviation Academy of New Zealand ( IAANZ) is one of the best pilot or flight training schools in New Zealand. This school offers pilot trainings, aircraft engineering, flight crew training  and many more to both international students and local students.  It is the only dedicated full time professional flight organisation of its type operating from a major international airport.

The Academy is also the largest New Zealand owned operation of its kind in New Zealand, however care is taken to give individual and personal attention to each one of our students. Our professional flight instructors have proven their abilities to be flight examiners for the Civil Aviation Authority and Aviation Services Ltd.

The Canterbury Aero Club is another pilot training or flight training School in New Zealand. The school has passionate, highly skilled, professional Instructors and a substantial fleet of aircraft to teach people of all ages the skills to fly with confidence. The plains, mountains and wide skies are the breath-taking backdrop for this adventure. 

The schools mission is to Promote, Foster, Encourage, and Develop Safe and Skilful Flying and the Practice, Study and Research of Aviation in all aspects.

Ardmore Flying School located at Ardmore Airport in Papakura region trains pilots to the very highest standard of excellence in aviation, safety, education, competency, command and to achieve their individual, personal and professional aviation goals.

Courses offered by Ardmore Flying School 

• Private Pilot (PPL)
• Commercial Pilot (CPL)
• Flight Instructor (CFI / FI)
• Airline Transport Pilot (ATPL)
• Night Rating Instrument Rating (IR)
• Mountain Flying 

Air New Plyamouth is another New Zealand based Flight Training Schools. Air New Plymouth specialises in providing full-time integrated pilot training. The theory and flying is integrated from a Beginner through to the Private Pilot Licence, Commercial Pilot Licence, Instrument Rating, Instructors Ratings, and Multi-engine Ratings.
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Training Programs offered by Air New Plymouth 

• Sports Pilot (SPL/LSA)
• Private Pilot (PPL)
• Commercial Pilot (CPL)
• Flight Instructor (CFI / FI)
• Night Rating Instrument Rating (IR)
• Flight Instructor - Instrument Multi-Engine Class Rating
• Flight Instructor - Multi-Engine (MEI)
• Aerobatics EXM
• ​CT Ground School Classes

Ace Aviation is on of the pilot training schools located in Queenstown, New Zealand.  Ace Aviation operates from Kingston aerodrome a short distance from Queenstown. Owned and operated by Chief Flying Instructor Kerry Conner.
Kerry is a career instructor with over 30 year’s experience which includes:-
Commercial scenic/charter flying, aerial photography and flight training in New Zealand mountains terrain such as the Southern Alps, Westland, Fiordland and the Wairarapa.
Vintage/warbird aircraft flying, participating in airshows including Classic Fighters, Wings over Wairarapa and the International Airshow Warbirds over Wanaka
Participation as a competitor and judge in both the Royal New Zealand Aero Club and NZ Association of Women in Aviation – Area, National and International flying competitions.
Kerry holds type ratings in most single engined aircraft commonly in use throughout New Zealand, with experience in vintage, warbird and microlight aircraft.

Air Hawke’s Bay Flight Training Academy is one of the top pilot training or flight training schools in New Zealand that  specializes in providing full-time integrated fixed wing pilot flight training for both domestic and international students, and air charter services.

Air Hawkes Bay’s reputation for turning out quality candidates through our internship programme is resulting in a higher success rate of employment and would be viewed as the leading attribute. The internship programme provides additional outcomes over and above the Diploma prescribed outcomes.

​A New Zealand Pilot Licence is an International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Pilot Licence. When you qualify as a pilot in New Zealand you obtain a New Zealand Pilot licence which carries widespread international recognition.

Obtaining a commercial pilot license from a world standard flight training school in New Zealand can be a dream come through for those who are pursuing career in this field.  The Eagle Flight Training School is where many aspiring students take up training to become pilots and aircraft engineers. 

​The Eagle Flight Training School specialize in training international students to an advanced level as a pre-cursor to entry into the Aviation Industry. The aviation school provides flight and ground training from Ab Initio level through to Private and Commercial Pilot License levels complete with either a Single-engine or Multi-engine IFR  Rating. Eagle Flight Training is also endorsed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) to deliver both training scheme and diploma level qualifications.

Their training is orientated around developing safe, practical and efficient handling of aircraft and systems, and encourages the development of professional level “situational awareness” whilst managing all facets of the aviation environment that Pilots are responsible for.

Eagle Flight Training is located in Gisborne, New Zealand. With a maritime climate (temperate) and having an average of roughly 2000 sunshine hours a year, the dynamic training environment is particularly well suited to flight training. The School is well placed in regard to undertaking all flight training and in particular, Basic PPL, CPL, authentic Cross Country, Mountain Terrain, IFR and MEIR Training and is constantly mentored by experienced instructors.​