Graduate Diploma in Aviation (Flight Instruction): Fees & Entry Requirements at Massey University, New Zealand

Graduate Diploma in Aviation (Flight Instruction)

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

This 120-credit qualification acknowledges and recognises that having significant aviation experience has real value. You may have an interest in working as a flight instructor. Or you are already working as a commercial pilot but want to share your experience with a new generation of budding pilots. If so, and you wish to gain your ‘C Category Flight instructor rating within a University framework, the Graduate Diploma in Aviation Flight Instruction is for you. Share your passion for flying with the next generation. Massey University is the only place in New Zealand where you can train to become a flight instructor and gain a University diploma at the same time. The Graduate Diploma in Aviation Flight Instruction draws on existing courses from the Bachelor of Aviation and the Bachelor of Aviation Management giving an insight into the full undergraduate degree. Topics covered include Flight Instruction Foundation Fundamentals Introduction to Aerobatic Principles Flight Instruction Human Factors Flight Instruction Fundamentals 1 Two courses from the Schedule of the Bachelor of Aviation Management Further study After completing this qualification, you will have not only your ‘C Category Flight instructor rating but you could progress to complete the full Bachelor of Aviation Management degree.

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$43,440.00 (21,86,320) per year
International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

Manawatu Campus

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4442, North Island, New Zealand

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
NZ$44,750.00 (22,52,252) per year
International administration fee - 1000

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Manawatu Campus

Massey University,

Tennent Drive,

Palmerston North,

Turitea,

4442, North Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

All students must meet university entrance requirements to be admitted to the University.Specific requirementsThis programme is a selected entry qualification. This means there are extra requirements you must meet.To enter the Graduate Diploma in Aviation Flight Instruction you willhave been awarded or qualified for a bachelors degree or equivalent orhave demonstrated equivalent practical professional andor scholarly experiencehold a Commercial Pilot Licence CPL Aeroplane Ahold a Class One medical certificate recognised by the CAA NZmeet appropriate pilot aptitude selection criteria.You will provide a copy ofyour CV including academic and work historya copy of your Commercial Pilots Licence. You can upload an electronic copy of this document but please also supply a verified hard copy to the Universitya copy of your NZCAA Class One Medical Certificate. You can upload an electronic copy with your enrolment.You will need to attend an interview.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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