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International Aviation Academy of New Zealand (IAANZ)

Christchurch , South Island ,New Zealand

Private Pilot Licence – Level 4

Based on 12 weeks of study this course includes 6 theory papers and 55 hours flight time. This course is suitable for students interested in flying for recreational use. This course is available to self funded students only. All International students who apply for this course will require a visa, a student visa can be obtained but training for up to 3 months can be done on a visitor’s visa. Once the 3 month period is complete training can be continued by extending the visa. 

Intakes

  • Jan
  • March
  • July
  • Sep
  • Oct

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Position Requirements

  • Great customer service skills and attention to detail
  • Must possess leadership, command presence, sophistication and the maturity necessary to support the activities in the Flight Training Department
  • Strong effective organisational skills
  • Must possess the desire and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

  • A or B Category Instructor
  • Multi Engine/ IFR experienced Instructors advantageous

PSW Opportunity

  • During study, all students on a student visa can work up to 20 hours per week during semester and full time during vacations.
  • After completing Level 7 Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification, a student will get a three years open post-study work visa.
  • After completing Level 8 Post Graduate courses of 1 year, students get 1 year PSW.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Be at least 18 years of age before commencing the programme

Complete the ADAPT Trainee Pilot Pre-screening test

Hold NCEA Level 3 with at least 14 L3 credits in English rich subjects (English, History, Geography, Biology, Classical Studies, Art History, Journalism, Media Studies, Religious Studies, PE) and 14 L3 credits in Maths orientated subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Calculus, Accounting, Economics) - or equivalent.
Or
Have achieved passes (70% and above) in all 6 PPL Theory courses.

IELTS Test Academic score of 5.5 with no band score lower than 5

TOFEL Score of 46 (with a writing score of 14)

  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Professional Training / License
  • Duration: 04 Month  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 28200 NZD
    Average Cost of Living: 20000 NZD /year
    Application Fee: N/A
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