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New Zealand Airline Academy, Oamaru
The New Zealand Airline Academy (NZAAL) was established in 2000 by aviation professionals with over three decades of experience. Its founding members conducted extensive research…
About New Zealand Airline Academy, Oamaru
The New Zealand Airline Academy (NZAAL) was established in 2000 by aviation professionals with over three decades of experience. Its founding members conducted extensive research before deciding to base aviation training in New Zealand, aiming to provide high-quality pilot education to international students planning to study in New Zealand. Located within the airport terminal of Oamaru Airport in the Waitaki region, the academy benefits from a unique campus environment. Oamaru is the third-largest town in the Otago region, providing a strategic and accessible location for students from across the globe to pursue aviation studies. Academically, the New Zealand Airline Academy is recognized by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA). It offers a comprehensive range of education and training programs tailored to prepare students for careers in aviation. Nearly all International students at the academy retain or gain their aviation licenses signifying the quality of education offered to students who study at New Zealand Airline Academy.
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Frozen ATPL
Apply Now →Instructor Rating (C Cat)
Apply Now →Instrument Rating (IR)
Apply Now →Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
Apply Now →Frequently Asked Questions
No prior flying experience is required, but possessing PPL theory knowledge or flight hours may facilitate the admission process.
Certain theoretical modules may be undertaken without a medical certificate, but an appropriate certificate (Class 2 for PPL or Class 1 for CPL) is mandatory before initiating flight training.
Training cannot proceed without the required medical certificate. In such cases, candidates may seek medical intervention or consider alternative career options.
Credit transfers may be possible, subject to training record evaluation and CAA approval. Each case is reviewed individually by NZAAL admissions.
There is no strict upper age limit. But airlines often prefer younger pilots for career longevity. The primary considerations are medical fitness and the ability to complete training.
🎓 Scholarships available for eligible students
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