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How much does it cost to become a helicopter pilot in NZ?
Individual course costs are fixed each year, but any annual increases are limited to 2% or less. For domestic students (NZ/Aus) the cost of the course in 2022 is $115,000 ($103,000 if you are eligible for fees-free). The international student cost is $138,000.
How long does it take to get a helicopter license NZ?
Our helicopter course is a Level 5 qualification and is 68 weeks (plus holidays) in duration. The diploma includes obtaining your PPL & CPL licences and a range of additional training modules that build skills and career pathway options.
How do I become a helicopter pilot NZ?
Entry requirements
- hold a Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
- complete at least 200 hours of flying.
- pass a Class 1 medical exam, written exams, an English language test, and a flying test.
- satisfy the Civil Aviation Authority’s fit and proper person requirements,
Are helicopter pilots in demand in New Zealand?
However, there is still some demand for experienced helicopter pilots, particularly in agriculture. According to the Census, 534 helicopter pilots worked in New Zealand in 2018.
How do I get a CPL helicopter?
You must have completed 155 hours flying time in helicopters, including 50 hours of pilot in command (i.e. Solo), with 10 of these being cross-country. You must have a current, valid pass in all the CPL(H) theoretical knowledge exams. You must hold a EASA-FCL Class 1 medical certificate.
How much does it cost to get Cpl H?
$60,000-$70,000
Everyone learns differently however generally the costs are as follows: Including the costs of your theory exams, typically: the cost for the PPL(H) ranges from $30,000-$35,000; and, the cost for the CPL(H) ranges from $60,000-$70,000.
What is Cpl helicopter?
A Commercial Helicopter Pilot’s Licence – CPL(H), allows you to work as a professional helicopter pilot within the aviation industry. Our training courses are tailored to students specific requirements and learning styles.
Where can I train to become a helicopter pilot in Auckland?
North Shore Helicopter Training is the only Auckland based helicopter training organisation to offer this qualification. Student loans are available. Take your friends flying and skip the traffic with your Private Pilot Licence.
Why train with Wanganui Airport helicopter pilots?
We pride ourselves on training highly professional pilots for both private and commercial licences. Wanganui airport has a long association and history of helicopter flight training dating back to the 1960s.
Why choose Wanaka helicopters flight training?
One of the reasons Wanaka Helicopters flight training is so advanced is because all instructors are highly skilled, experienced, operational pilots. CEO and Chief Flight Instructor Simon Spencer-Bower is the country’s most experienced helicopter flight instructor, with over 22,000 hours flight time.
Why choose nzhta for helicopter training?
NZHTA was born out of this and now provides the only helicopter flight training service in the greater region. NZHTA students get the opportunity to learn alongside a very busy agricultural and commercial operator, ensuring you leave our hangar with a lot more than a bare licence.