Diploma in Aviation (Level 5) (Aeroplane or Helicopter)

The Diploma in Aviation is designed for students who are intent on enhancing their job prospects as much as possible. The Diploma is a 2 year qualification, which also includes a Certificate upon successful completion of the first year. Students not only study for the CAA qualifications, but also nationally recognized academic units that focus on paperwork and teamwork – crucial skills for a Pilot. The Diploma also includes work experience upon completion, which looks great in a Pilot’s logbook. The Diploma is NZQA accredited.

Aeroplane:

This course includes 311 hours of flying time, full ground courses, and all applicable exams. Upon successful completion students will be given the opportunity to work with Quantum Aviation as an Under Supervision Flight Instructor. The top students in their class will also be given the chance to complete their CAA 135 Charter Pilot check and work for Quantum Aviation on Air Transport flights such as aerial photography, aerial surveying, scenic and charter flights.

Helicopter:

This course includes 286 hours of flying time, full ground courses, and all applicable exams. Upon successful completion students will be given the opportunity to work with Quantum Aviation as an Under Supervision Flight Instructor. The top students in their class will also be given the chance to complete their CAA 135 Charter Pilot check and work for Quantum Aviation on appropriate Air Transport flights such as aerial photography, aerial surveying, scenic and charter flights.

Qualification

Diploma in Aviation (Level 5) (Aeroplane or Helicopter):

Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
Private, Commercial and Instrumental theory exams
ICAO Aviation English Endorsement
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL)
Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (aeroplane) OR Basic Gas Turbine Rating (helicopter)
C Category Instructor Rating
Logged work experience flights
NZQA unit standards

Duration

Full time – 104 weeks

Start Dates

Aeroplane: Every month
Helicopter: Every month

Entry Requirements

Class 1 Aviation Medical Certificate
Police records for all countries lived in for more than 6 months within the last 5 years
An equivalent of 5.5 IELTS or more/ICAO Level 4, with no individual band lower than 5.0

Course Content

Name : Components

CPLN : CPL Navigation

CPLL : CPL Law

CPLM : CPL Meteorology

CPLPOF : CPL Principles of Flight

PPLAT : PPL Air Technology

PPLFLYING : PPL Flying

PPLFRT : PPL Flight Radio Telephone

PPLHF : PPL Human Factors

PPLL : PPL Law

PPLM : PPL Meteorology

PPLN : PPL Navigation

PPT1/ATP : Aviation (Theory & Practical)

CPLF : CPL Practical Flight

CPLHF : CPL Human Factors

PPT2A : Aerodynamics

PPT2IT : Instructors Theory

PPT2ITP : Instructors Technical Practical

62 : Maintain Personal Presentation and a Positive Attitude in a Workplace Involving Customer Contact

327 : Document Business Transactions

9691 : Demonstrate Knowledge of Group Processes

9695 : Analyse a Problem Solving Model and Techniques