International Aviation Academy of New Zealand

The International Aviation Academy of New Zealand (IAANZ) for the last 27 years has been fulfilling the dream of flight for aviators from all over the world. Located at Christchurch International Airport, IAANZ offers a professional training environment with a proven record for excellence and innovation in teaching and is a NZQA Category 1 provider accredited to deliver New Zealand Aviation qualifications.
As an Air New Zealand Preferred Flight Training Organisation (PFTO) and a Vietnam Airlines approved Flight Training Organisation we collaborate closely with the industry to ensure our training is current and fit for purpose.

IAANZ offers a variety of flight training options including NZ diplomas, training schemes, MCC courses, online theory and other short courses. It also has the ability to customise training for groups that may have specific aviation training requirements. Students will gain valuable real-world experience flying from an international airport as well as experience on grass runways when operating out of our satellite airfields at West Melton and Rangiora.

Our location at Christchurch International Airport provides quick access to mountain flying terrain in and around the magnificent Southern Alps. This training environment enables students with a passion in aviation to fuel their ambitions to become professional pilots. The fleet of 28 aircraft are maintained inhouse and cadets have an opportunity to fly every day. Theory is delivered using eAviator which is an IAANZ developed eLearning platform and now used widely by other flight schools, aero clubs and students all over the world.

Over the years IAANZ has earned for itself an industry reputation of being the best path to the aviation industry.

NZQA Approved Qualifications:

• NZ Diploma in Aviation Level 5 – General Aviation
• NZ Diploma in Aviation Level 6 – Airline Preparation
• NZ Diploma in Aviation Level 6 – Flight Instruction

NZQA Approved Training Schemes:

• Private Pilot Licence (PPL) – Theory papers available, on-line or face to face
• Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
• Instrument Rating (SEIR or MEIR)
• Instructors Rating Course
• Airline Transport Pilots Licence Theory – Theory papers available, on-line or face to face

Other courses

• Multi Crew Coordination Course (MCC)
• Pilot Interview Preparation

IAANZ offers a variety of flight training options including NZ diplomas, training schemes, MCC courses, online theory and other short courses. It also has the ability to customise training for groups that may have specific aviation training requirements. Students will gain valuable real-world experience flying from an international airport as well as experience on grass runways when operating out of our satellite airfields at West Melton and Rangiora.

Aircraft

• Piper Tomahawk PA38-122 x 6 in fleet
• Piper Warrior PA28 -161 x 8 in fleet
• Piper Archer PA28-181 x 5 in fleet
• Piper Cherokee PA28-140 x 1 in fleet
• Piper Arrow PA28R-200 x 1 in fleet
• Alpha A160a x 1 in fleet
• Cessna 172 x 2 in fleet
• Partenavia P68c twin engine x 2 in fleet

Simulators

• Pacific Simulators EuroJet PS4.5 (modelled on the A320 flight deck)
• Frasca Piper Seminole G1000Nxi
• G1000Nxi desktop trainer
• A320 procedure trainer
• B737 procedure trainer

• CAA New Zealand approved Part 141 provider
• Air New Zealand Preferred Flight Training Organisation
• CAA Vietnam approved foreign Flight Training Organisation
• Vietnam Airlines Accepted Flight Training Organisation
• New Zealand Qualifications Authority accredited Category One provider

• At least 18 years old
• Minimum English language requirement – Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
• Basic knowledge of Physics and Mathematics
• Police clearance certificate/Criminal record history
• Complete application form and supporting documents
• Online Zoom/Skype interview