NZ Diploma in Aviation

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~ 18 months

A NZ Diploma in Aviation is a very exciting prospect where you are able to gain all the qualifications required for employment in the aviation industry while studying for a Diploma or even a Degree, which adds extra value to your qualifications.

You Need:

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be at least 17 years of age

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hold a Class 1 Medical Certificate

Graphic showing the relationship between the courses Mainland Air offer. All courses are highlighted because they are all included in an Aviation Diploma.

Diploma Includes:

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A Private Pilot's Licence

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A Commercial Pilot's Licence

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A Multi-Engine Instrument Rating

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Dangerous Goods Course

Optional Add-ons

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Diploma in Aviation Science (Flight Instructing)

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C Category Instructor rating

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Diploma in Aviation Science (Air Transport (ATPL)

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Six (6) Air Transport Pilots Licence theory papers

Extra Info

By selecting the Diploma in Aviation Science (ATPL) you can obtain a Bachelor in Aviation Science by completing a further four Aviation Science papers and one project.

Mainland Aviation College is happy to report that we have recently been assessed as Category 2 by NZQA in New Zealand.
PLEASE NOTE: This assessment has no bearing on the quality of flight training according to the New Zealand Civil Aviation Regulations and Mainland Aviation College continues to produce highly trained, quality and safety conscious Professional Pilots ready to move into their chosen aviation careers, as former students have successfully done for the past 20+ years. You are welcome to contact us for any clarification regarding the above statement, if you wish.

Mainland Aviation College has completed an internal self-review of their Pastoral Care and care of students, according to the NZQA regulations, for 2023. Mainland Aviation College can confidently report that all students are well taken care of as they always have been. Safe accommodation continues to be provided, with student well being and safety continues to be top priority for our organisation.

Definition of Complaints – objection to something which is deemed unfair ,abnormal or unacceptable in the opinion of the complainant .

Number of Complaints in 2023 – 4 All discussed and dealt with successfully.

Definition of Critical Incident – an incident where Emergency Services are required.

Number of Critical Incidents in 2023 - 0

Please find the NZQA PASTORAL CARE SELF REVIEW BY OPENING THE LINK BELOW

https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/625608330af70e16f26f08c4/67c7b3ec6e135ab0b8b3cfbc_20250305140158786.pdf