Sorena programme guide
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation
This guide brings together the programme information the institution currently publishes. It does not assess whether the programme is suitable for you.
Overview
New Zealand Diploma in Aviation is listed by Southern Wings as a Diploma at NZQF Level 6.
What you will study
Programme-specific curriculum content is not yet published in the Sorena catalogue. Use the institution link above for the current course structure.
Who may find it relevant
No general suitability statement is published. Admission is decided by the institution after it reviews an applicant's evidence.
Programme structure
Published duration: Approx. 240-290 credits; includes Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) and Airline Integration Course (AIC); exact weeks not published.
Fees context
To be confirmed
Entry requirements
NCEA Level 3 (or equivalent) with minimum 14 credits each in an English-focused subject and a mathematics-oriented subject; OR Level 4+ trade qualification; OR pass all NZ PPL theory subjects within 42 days (max 2 failures, no subject failed twice)
Four years of secondary schooling in a country where English is the first language; OR IELTS overall 6.0 with no sub-band below 6.0
Full entry requirements are in the Entry requirements section above.
Start dates
- no specific 2026 date found after 29 Jul 2026
- Not published — intake is annual in February