DGCA Training Programme (Diploma in Aviation, Level 5 — India-focused pathway)
AIPA Auckland International Pilot Academy (trading name of North Shore Aero Club Incorporated)
Auckland
Diploma · NZQF 5
205 credits, 67 weeks full-time
To be confirmed
Aviation programmes in New Zealand
23 programmes
Every aviation programme we list in New Zealand, across universities, institutes of technology and private colleges. Fees, start dates and English requirements come from each institution's own published information, and where something has not been published the page says so.
Diploma in Aviation (International Flight Training & DGCA)
Ardmore Flying School Ltd
Auckland
Diploma · NZQF 5
65 weeks total (61 weeks + 4 weeks holiday); 2,051 total learning hours; 200-205 credits
To be confirmed
Start dates not published
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation
Nelson Aviation College Limited
Nelson
Diploma · NZQF 6
84 weeks (35 hours directed learning per week), 268 credits
NZ$166,436
(total for the whole programme)
2026 fee
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation
Nelson Aviation College Limited
Nelson
Diploma · NZQF 6
88 weeks (35 hours directed learning per week), 298 credits
NZ$153,408
(total for the whole programme)
2026 fee
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation
Southern Wings
Invercargill
Diploma · NZQF 6
Approx. 240-290 credits; includes Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) and Airline Integration Course (AIC); exact weeks not published
To be confirmed
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation
Southern Wings
Invercargill
Diploma · NZQF 5
Approx. 240 credits; typically 12+ months full-time (230 hours minimum flight time; exact weeks not published)
To be confirmed
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation
Southern Wings
Invercargill
Diploma · NZQF 6
Approx. 240-290 credits; exact weeks not published; includes 230 hours minimum flight time plus instructor rating training
To be confirmed
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation
Nelson Aviation College Limited
Nelson
Diploma · NZQF 5
76 weeks (35 hours directed learning per week), 241 credits
NZ$171,160
(total for the whole programme)
2026 fee
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Aeroplane)
International Aviation Academy of New Zealand Limited
Christchurch
Diploma · NZQF 6
To be confirmed
Start dates not published
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Aeroplane) (Flight Instruction)
Otago Aviation Academy Ltd
Wanaka
Diploma · NZQF 6
Approximately 1 year (295 credits)
NZ$43,500
(total for the whole programme)
2026 fee
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Aeroplane) (General Aviation)
Otago Aviation Academy Ltd
Wanaka
Diploma · NZQF 5
Approximately 2 years (240 credits)
NZ$61,400
(total for the whole programme)
2026 fee
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (General Aviation Strand)
Air Hawke's Bay Limited
Hastings
Diploma · NZQF 5
1 year (part of a 2-year integrated Level 5/6 pathway; 240 credits)
To be confirmed
Start dates not published
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Instructor Strand)
Air Hawke's Bay Limited
Hastings
Diploma · NZQF 6
1 year (second year of a 2-year integrated Level 5/6 pathway; 260 credits) — typically taken after completing Level 5
To be confirmed
Start dates not published
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation Level 5 (General Aviation)
AIPA Auckland International Pilot Academy (trading name of North Shore Aero Club Incorporated)
Auckland
Diploma · NZQF 5
240 credits, 68 weeks full-time
To be confirmed
NZ Diploma in Aviation
Mainland Aviation College
Dunedin
Diploma · NZQF 6
Approximately 18 months
To be confirmed
Start dates not published
NZ Diploma in Aviation (Airline Prep)
Ardmore Flying School Ltd
Auckland
Diploma · NZQF 6
Approx. 78 weeks total (this diploma component approx. 2 years including holidays); ATPL Theory 20 weeks + Multi-Crew Integration 4 weeks; 121 credits; 560 total learning hours
To be confirmed
Start dates not published
NZ Diploma in Aviation (Flight Instruction)
Ardmore Flying School Ltd
Auckland
Diploma · NZQF 6
24 weeks (Instructor Rating component); approx. 88 weeks total when combined with prerequisite Level 5 programme; 103 credits; 828 total learning hours
To be confirmed
Start dates not published
NZ Diploma in Aviation (General Aviation)
Ardmore Flying School Ltd
Auckland
Diploma · NZQF 5
Approx. 64 weeks (2,450 total learning hours)
To be confirmed
NZ Diploma in Aviation Level 6 (Aeroplane Flight Instructor)
AIPA Auckland International Pilot Academy (trading name of North Shore Aero Club Incorporated)
Auckland
Diploma · NZQF 6
278 credits, 81 weeks full-time
To be confirmed
Bachelor of Aviation (BAv)
Massey University
Palmerston North
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years full-time (480 credits)
NZ$114,341
(per year)
2026 fee
Bachelor of Aviation Management (BAvMan)
Massey University
Palmerston North
Bachelor · NZQF 7
3 years full-time (360 credits)
NZ$38,080
(per year)
2026 fee
Graduate Diploma in Aviation (GDipAv)
Massey University
Palmerston North
Graduate Diploma · NZQF 7
1 year full-time (120 credits)
NZ$38,080 – NZ$43,440
(per year)
The institution publishes this fee as a range.
Master of Aviation (MAv)
Massey University
Palmerston North
Master · NZQF 9
18 months full-time
NZ$47,820
(per year)
2026 fee
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