Air Hawks Bay Flight Training Academy

Air Hawks Bay Flight Training Academy. Photo courtesy of Air Hawks Bay / FB

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.

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Pilot Training Courses offered at Air Hawks Bay

Below are the courses offered at Air Hawks Bay Flight Training Academy. The courses are both for  ​DOMESTIC & INTERNATIONAL students

• Courses and Licences
• NZ Diploma in Aviation
• Private Pilot Licence
• Commercial Pilot Licence
• Single/Multi Engine Instrument Rating
• Instructor Ratings
• Hour Building Packages
• Other Courses Available
• INTERNATIONAL ONLY
• Integrated CPL and MEIR
• DGCA
• Hour Building

How to Apply for Pilot Training at Air Hawks Bay in New Zealand 

There two categories for pilot Training at Air Hawks Bay Flight Training Academy. These are domestic students and the International students. 

If you are a domestic students, this apply.
New Zealand Students1. Meet the following pre-requisites:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be competent in spoken and written knowledge of the English Language
• Academic Requirements
  • University Entrance or
  • NCEA level 3 or equivalent, with at least 14 level 3 credits in English-rich subjects (English, History, Art, Geography, Biology, Classics, Art History, Journalism, Media Studies, Religious Studies, Physical Education) and at least 14 level 3 credits in a numbers-orientated subject (Calculus, Statistics, Physics, Chemistry, Accounting, Economics) or
  • Trade qualification at Level 4 or above or
  • Pass all PPL subjects with acceptable pass rates and grades
• Evidence of aviation interest and/or experience
• Have no criminal convictions and no more than 75 demerit points (traffic infringements) over the last two years
• Appropriate level of Health to hold a Pilot Medical Examination – Class 1 for CPLs and Class 2 for PPLs
• Complete the online ADAPT pilot pre-screening tool.  Students must achieve an Average, Above Average, or Good grade to advance their enrolment. The cost of this test is $70 plus GST and more information can be found on: http://www.nzskillsconnect.co.nz/ (only for professional courses)

2. Complete the Application Form and return it to Air Hawke’s Bay:
Post: Air Hawke’s Bay
PO Box 2199, Hastings 4153
NEW ZEALAND
E: info@airhb.co.nz
F: 0064 6-879-9805
Please attached the following documents to the application form

• Copies of education and training achievements
• Work experience details
• Written statement covering your genuine interest in aviation
• Two references
• Birth Certificate
• ADAPT pilot aptitude test result

Please remember to record whether you need aerodrome accommodation on the Application Form.
Click here to download an Application Form
For any queries regarding accommodation, please contact our office.
Click here to see our Prospectus

International Students 

All other International Students must
1. Meet the following pre-requisites (If on your arrival, we find that you do not meet any of the prerequisites, we may be forced to withdraw your Course acceptance):

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Be competent in spoken and written knowledge of English Language by meeting a minimum standard of IELTS 6.0
• Provide reports for traffic offences and criminal convictions
• Appropriate level of Health to hold a Pilot Medical Examination – Class 1 for CPLs and Class 2 for PPLs
• Hold a valid Passport and student visa
• Complete the online ADAPT pilot pre-screening tool.  Students must achieve an Average, Above Average, or Good grade to advance their enrolment. The cost of this test is $70 plus GST and more information can be found on: http://www.nzskillsconnect.co.nz/ (only for professional courses) OR have completed an approved Aviation Ground course

2. Complete the Application Form and return it to us, either by:
Post: Air Hawke’s Bay
PO Box 2199, Hastings, 4153
NEW ZEALAND
E: info@airhb.co.nz
F: 0064 6-879-9805
Please attached the following documents to the application form

• Copies of education and training achievements
• Work experience details
• Written statement covering your genuine interest in aviation
• Two references
• Passport copy
• ADAPT pilot aptitude test result (if applying for a professional licence course)

Please remember to record whether you need aerodrome accommodation on the Application Form. For any queries regarding accommodation, please contact our office.
Once we have received your completed Application Form, and agreed on a course start date, we will forward to you our Student Handbook, which includes a Bank Deposit Slip for the Public Trust, together with a letter detailing the amount you need to pay.
3. Pay the full course funds (including accommodation) to the NZ Public Trust
Once payment has been made and all course pre-requisites have been met, we will issue you with a Formal Letter of Acceptance, as well as a copy of your Application Form signed by ourselves. For courses over 3 months, we will advise your nearest New Zealand Embassy that you have met all requirements as a student, and they will issue your Student Visa.
4. Advise us of your arrival details.
Click here to download an International Student Information Pack

Air Hawks Bay Contacts 

Contact Air Hawkes Bay now to find out more about flight training. Please fill out the form below, or alternatively you can give us a call on the numbers listed below.

P: +64 6 879 8466
F: +64 6 879 9805
E: info[at]airhb[dot]co[dot]nz
Website : http://airhb.co.nz/

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