International Students for Helicopter Training

Why New Zealand?

Whether you are just starting out in aviation or are looking to hour build or improve your skills, New Zealand can offer you flying conditions unrivalled in most countries around the world.

From different local forestry and farmland settings to challenging mountain ranges and a busy international airport on our doorstop, our location and topography will more than equip you to cope with the challenges that you may encounter back home. Our Chief Flying Instructor is also USA FAA rated instructor so can also teach under the american scheme and conduct flight reviews under that system as an added bonus.

www.newzealand.com

www.aucklandnz.com

The Costs

Not only is the New Zealand licence considered to be one of the best in the world, the New Zealand dollar exchange rate enables you to potentially halve the cost of flying in your home country. Please have a look at our Course Fees section and compare our rates but also feel free to contact us to discuss your individual requirements and we may be able to package a deal that could save you a substantial amount of money.

Visa

We have an enviable track record of training pilots internationally. Organising a visa is not as difficult as you may first believe. In the first instance, please visit New Zealand's Department of Labour website to assess your own circumstances. We are well versed in the topic and more than happy to help with your individual questions.

www.immigration.govt.co.nz

Accommodation

Accommodation is relatively inexpensive and we have some local arrangements in place from as little as NZ$100.00 per week to help you settle in. Please visit the New Zealand Herald or Destination Orewa Beach websites for the local news and places to stay.

www.nzherald.co.nz

www.orewa-beach.co.nz

Already Have A Pilot Licence?

Dependant on where you wish to fly for either pleasure or work, there is a requirement for you to change your licence to suit the country you want to fly in. In some cases that could mean some theory exams and/or a flight-test or review. If you want to convert your overseas licence to a New Zealand licence our staff will be able to answer your questions, so please do not hesitate to contact us. Also bear in mind that we can operate under the american FAA license too.

Converting your overseas license

Private Pilot License:-

• Produce overseas license, logbook and current medical
• Provided you meet our minimums, successfully complete NZ Biennial Flight Review (BFR) with A or B Cat instructor
• Bring a Police Check from previously lived in countries over the past 5yrs a current household bill, plus passport
• Pass ASL Language Proficiency Test
• Complete application form, medical consent declaration form plus fit and proper person declaration forms and submit to CAA with fee

Commercial Pilot License:-

• Complete a NZ Class 1 medical
• Meet minimum flight experience requirements for NZ CPL (see course details) and have log book assessed by Aviation Services Ltd (ASL)
• Produce evidence of having completed 250 hrs as PIC on commercial operations under that countries jurisdiction***
• Pass a written CPL Air Law exam
• Successfully complete a BFR with A or B Cat flight instructor
• Pass ASL Language Proficiency Test
• Bring a Police Check from previously lived in countries over the past 5yrs a current household bill, plus passport
• Complete application form, plus fit and proper person declaration forms, letter from ASL re  experience, BFR, KDR from law exam and submit to CAA with fee

*** if you do not have 250 hrs on commercial operations you will need to sit all 6 NZ CPL theory exams, pass navigation flight test and pass a CPL flight test

Trans - Tasman Mutal Recognition Agreement:-

• Meet minimum requirements for NZ CPL (only valid for CPL not PPL)
• Bring a Police Check from previously lived in countries from the past 5yrs, a current household bill, plus passport.
• Must have a physical address in NZ
• Pass ASL Language Proficiency Test
• Complete CASA's formal application form 452 and $50AUD for verification of a CASA License - refer to CASA website
• Produce current CASA license, medical, proof of type ratings, identification, summary of experience