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Our mission
Training SAFE, COMPETENT, SOUGHT AFTER pilots
that realise their professional POTENTIAL.

Our accomplishments are measured by the

QUALITY of our successful learners and the delivery
of EXCELLENCE in aviation training.

Our mission is driven by our VALUES:

Strength through cultural diversity and inclusion.
Respect for each other.
Professionalism.
Doing the right thing and keeping each other safe.

“We are a family of many cultures and peoples”

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Contents

Choose the Right Flying School 3

Welcome to Ardmore Flying School 5

Our Aircraft 6

Level 5 Flight Training Programme -

Diploma in Aviation (General Aviation) 8

Level 6 Diploma –
Airline Preparation Programme 10

Level 6 Diploma –
Flight Instruction Programme 12

Modular Training Programme 14

Enrolment Eligibility and Process 18

More Information 20

Frequently Asked Questions

Refund Entitlement Policy

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FOLLOW
International Pastoral Care 26 YOUR
Glossary 28
DREAMS
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Want a Career in Aviation?

Choose the Right Flying School
There are few pursuits more exhilarating in life than flying. The idea of ‘slipping the surly bonds of
earth’ and ‘topping windswept heights with ease and grace’ has captivated mankind for centuries.

If you are choosing an aviation career, You’ll take home more than a Diploma in
your choice of flying school is vital to Aviation when your training at Ardmore
your success. is complete. Apart from a profound
sense of achievement, there will be many
In terms of personal challenges, becoming
milestones to look back on for the rest
a pilot has few equals. Learning to fly
of your life — your first landing, your first
tests many aspects of human nature and
solo flight, your first cross country flight.
spirit — your resilience as you come to
grips with Aerodynamics and Principles To find the best way to realise your
of Flight, your attention to detail every dream of flying, talk to our experienced
time you pre-flight an aircraft and fulfil team who will guide you on your
flight planning requirements. Your personalised Flight Path to success.
coordination, judgment and confidence
will be challenged on every flight. But
when you’ve finished, you’ll be a greater
person for the experience.
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Welcome to Ardmore Flying School

We’ve been training pilots at Ardmore Airport in Auckland, New Zealand for close to 65 years.
Since then, we have become recognised worldwide as delivering consistently high standards in all
aspects of flight training.

We are New Zealand Qualification You’ll fly over majestic mountains, possible. Computer based training allows Ardmore Flying School has a Garmin
Authority (NZQA) approved and hold the sweeping plains, imposing forests, students to revisit core concepts both G1000 single engine simulator, a Multi-
New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (NZ stunning lakes and miles of coastline, during class and for extramural study. Engine simulator and the A320 Fixed
CAA) Part 141 approval for flight training. and gain a dimension to your training We regularly deliver a hybrid training Base Training Device for advanced high
This allows us to deliver the New Zealand unobtainable anywhere else. programme using both in person and performance training. These simulators
Diploma in Aviation (DipAv) and licensing online training. provide a controlled environment to
at all levels. Training Facilities learn in all weather conditions and can
Class sizes are controlled to ensure the
We specialise in tailored flight-training be manipulated to ensure your training
Our fully integrated flight training very best learning environment. Class
programmes to suit our students’ is of the highest quality, best preparing
programmes transform students into numbers vary depending on the course.
individual requirements. We are open you to embark on your aviation career
strong, decisive and skilled pilots capable
from 7am, seven days a week, except Once you have completed ground course adventure.
of operating at the highest levels in the
public holidays. theory, it’s time for practical training.
ever-changing commercial and corporate
To achieve the best training outcomes,
sectors. For a comfortable year round learning
you will work with a personally assigned
environment, new students generally
Why Learn to Fly in instructor, who becomes your mentor,
complete their ground course theory in
New Zealand? developing a flight-training schedule.
our on site, air-conditioned lecture rooms.
New Zealand trained pilots are highly We currently have a large fleet of single-
Each theory subject is delivered by a
sought after by employers worldwide. engine Cessna 152/172’s, Diamond Twin
qualified instructor, supported by the
This is because of the New Zealand Civil Star DA42 and three simulators including
Programme Manager and Chief Flying
Aviation Authority’s (CAANZ) framework a Pacific Simulator A320 Fixed Based
Instructor. This creates a supportive
for excellent training and safety Training Device. As one of NZ’s largest
environment of mentoring and tuition,
standards, delivering higher quality pilots flight training organisations, we have the
both in and out of class.
— pilots better prepared to safely handle capacity to efficiently deliver training to
the most demanding situations. Ardmore Flying School utilises the latest your personal requirements.
interactive learning methods to ensure
Flying in New Zealand is also a lot of fun Towards the end of training, you will use
your learning is as easy and efficient as
— you can’t beat the diverse scenery. both single and Multi-Engine simulators.
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Our Aircraft

Cessna 172R Diamond Twin Star DA42

Measured by its longevity and popularity, the Cessna 172 is the most successful mass- The Diamond DA42 is a four seat twin engine and is the newest addition to our fleet.
produced light aircraft in history. At Ardmore Flying School, we have a large fleet of The DA42 offers exceptional visibility thanks to its panoramic wrap around canopy and
Cessna aircraft. Our 172R/S are equipped with either analogue fixtures or the latest generous rear windows. Comfortable access for all on board is assured.
Garmin 1000 Glass Cockpits. This gives you the opportunity to build your knowledge
and skill flying aircraft with varying levels of technical sophistication.

Powerplant 1 x 160 HP engine with a Powerplant 2x Centurion turbocharged

fixed-pitch propeller or 1 diesel engine
x 135 horsepower diesel Cruise speed 195 knots (365 km/hr)
engine
Service Ceiling 10,000 ft
Cruise speed 115 knots (213 km/h)
Endurance 7 hours 3 minutes with 40
Service ceiling 13,500 ft
minutes reserve
Endurance 5 hours with 40 minutes
reserve

Cessna 152
The Cessna 152 is an American two-seat, fixed-tricycle-gear, general aviation airplane,
used primarily for flight training and personal use. It was based on the earlier Cessna
150 incorporating a number of minor design changes and a slightly more powerful
engine with a longer time between overhaul.

Powerplant O-235-L2C engines

Cruise speed 106 knots (196 km/hr.)
Service ceiling 14,700 ft.
Endurance 4 hours 3 minutes with 40
minutes reserve
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YOUR
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Level 5 Flight Training Programme - Diploma in

Aviation (General Aviation) 242 Credits
At the completion of this programme you will be able to fly commercially (for hire or reward) although to fly
larger passenger aircraft you will be required to operate under special supervision by your employing airline.
There are many opportunities other than large airline work such as: Parachute Dropping, Scenic Charter, Air
Ambulance, Whale Watching, Freight operations, Aerial Surveying etc.

Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Commercial Pilots Licence Instrument Rating Theory Basic Practical Phase
Theory (CPL) Theory (IR) Theory (PPL) Practical
7 weeks 10 weeks 4 weeks 12 weeks
This initial theory course consists of 5 This theory course consists of 8 weeks This theory course consists of 3 weeks During these 12 weeks you will learn the
weeks face-to-face learning followed by face-to-face learning with 1 week in face-to-face learning and 1 week to basic manoeuvres of flight and navigation.
a 2-week window to complete 6 exams. between and 1 week at the end to complete 3 exams. It covers basic and You will also learn how to safely deal with
It covers basic knowledge levels in the complete 6 exams. It covers professional professional knowledge levels in the emergencies in flight. On completion of
following subjects: knowledge levels in the following following subjects: this phase, you will do your PPL Flight
subjects: test and receive your PPL Licence.
• PPL Air Law • IR Air Law
• PPL Meteorology • CPL Air Law • IR Navigational Aids
• PPL Navigation • CPL Meteorology • IR Navigation
• PPL Human Factors • CPL Navigation This learning is done in a classroom
• PPL Flight Radio Telephony • CPL Human Factors and the examinations are conducted by
• PPL Aircraft Technical Knowledge • CPL Principles of Flight Aviation Services Limited, at their Exam
This learning is done in a classroom • CPL Aircraft Technical Knowledge Centre.
and the examinations are conducted by This learning is done in a classroom
Aviation Services Limited, at their Exam and the examinations are conducted by
Centre. Aviation Services Limited, at their Exam
Centre.
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Commercial Pilots Licence Instrument Rating Practical Commercial Pilots Licence

(CPL) Navigation Phase 1 (CPL) Practical Phase 2
8 weeks 14 weeks 8 weeks
This phase of training is where you will The step up to practical instrument flying This second phase of CPL training
really begin to understand professional is an important one for a professional covers advanced mountain, low flying
piloting and gain more insights into the career and is only made easier if the and hones the skills in advanced
commercial and professional aspects of basic visual flying has been mastered. aircraft manoeuvring. It is focused on
aviation. Introduction to flying without visual operating the aircraft professionally
reference begins in the simulator and and incorporates all technical and
progresses to the single engine aircraft non-technical skills learned to date. It
and multi-engine aircraft using glass culminates with the CPL licence skills test
cockpit instrumentation. conducted by Aviation Services Limited
(ASL).
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Level 6 Diploma –
Airline Preparation Programme
At the completion of this programme you will be able to fly commercially (for hire or reward). The Multi Crew
Integration Course (MCIC) sets you up ready to complete your turbo-prop or jet type rating when you join an
airline as a Second Officer or First Officer (Co-pilot). You can also fly for smaller operators, as for the Level 5
Flight Training Programme. A prerequisite for this programme is the 64-week, Level 5 Flight Training Program
– Diploma in Aviation (General Aviation). Combined it will take approx 78 weeks.

Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) Multi Crew Integration – Airline Preparation Strand
18 Simulator Hours as Captain and 18 Simulator Hours as Co-Pilot

10 weeks 4 weeks
This is a theory course covering the The ATPL theory exam passes are This course bridges the gap between It introduces multi-crew cooperation,
following subjects at the highest level: required to become a captain of an single pilot – light multi-engine aircraft heavy aircraft energy management
aircraft for air transport. The flight hours operation and the skills and knowledge and advanced human factors. It further
• Basic Gas Turbine Theory
required before sitting the practical required to operate in multi-crew cockpit develops skills in systems and checklist
• Air Law
ATPL test will come through future in a jet aircraft. use while operating as a team with a co-
• Flight Navigation
employment and therefore on completion pilot.
• General Flight Planning The multi-crew integration course is
of this theory course, you will have a
• Meteorology required to complete the Diploma in You must have a CPL and ATPL exams
“frozen” ATPL.
• Aircraft Aerodynamics and Systems Aviation - Airline Preparation Strand. One credits before commencing this course.
• Human Factors The exam credits are valid for 10 years. week of classroom theory is followed by
18 hours of pilot flying and 18 hours of
• Instruments and Navigation Aids
pilot monitoring (co-pilot) in a fixed base
This learning is done in a classroom A320 simulator.
and the examinations are conducted by
Aviation Services Limited, at their Exam
Centre.
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Level 6 Diploma –
Flight Instruction Programme
At the completion of this programme you will be able to fly commercially (for hire or reward) as a C Category
Flight Instructor. You will be under the direct supervision of an A or B Category senior instructor initially,
but can quickly progress out of direct supervision and upgrade to a B Category instructor in 6 – 12 months.
The experience gained as a flight instructor is recognised by many airlines as a valuable skill and knowledge
upgrade process and can help get that first airline job more quickly – especially if combined with the Airline
Preparation training. A prerequisite for this programme is the 64-week, Level 5 Flight Training Program –
Diploma in Aviation (General Aviation). Combined it will take approx 88 weeks.

Instructor Rating (C-Cat)

Minimum requirement of 150 hours as Pilot in Command needed

24 weeks
The most popular/traditional pathway to The training includes the mandatory
a career in the airlines is by gaining your Instructional Techniques Course – ‘a teach
C-Category ‘C-Cat’ Instructor Rating. the teacher’ training module specifically
intended to develop training delivery
It is the best way to gain hours and build
skills. During the study for your Instructor
pilot experience, and bridges the gap
Rating, you will need to complete the
between achieving a CPL and becoming
Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL)
an airline pilot.
Human Factors exam.
This course is designed to develop in
each candidate a desire to train and
impart upcoming pilots’ instruction, using
training methods that fully integrate
safety awareness, critical thinking,
sound judgment and threat and error
management.
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FLIGHT
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Modular Training Programme

Your ability to fly as a pilot will depend on what modules of training you complete. A Private Pilot Licence (PPL)
will allow you to fly with friends and family as passengers but you will not be able to receive any reward or other
payment for this although you may be able to do some glider towing operations without payment. Once you
complete your Commercial Pilot’s Licence, you can fly for hire or reward, similar to the Level 5 Training Programme
but not in cloud or under instrument flight conditions. To do this you will need your Instrument Rating. The more
modules you complete the greater your employment options. For the fastest route to employment as a pilot it is
strongly recommended that either the Level 5 or Level 6 Programmes be considered. Students must fly regularly
(at least twice per week) to effectively complete their Modular Training Programme at Ardmore Flying School.

Private Pilot Licence (PPL) Theory and Practical

61.1 Flying Hours/2 Simulator Hours

16 to 20 weeks
The Private Pilot Licence (PPL) is the first Eligibility Theory Practical
step in learning to fly and is a recreational
• 17 years or older to gain your licence All exams must be passed to obtain PPL • Preparation for flight
licence which enables you to fly for
and fly with passengers Licence: • Starting and run-up procedures
pleasure with friends and family.
• Class 2 Medical (minimum) • Taxiing
• Air Law
Our training programmes are designed to • Must be able to demonstrate • Take-off, circuit and landing
• Navigation
go well beyond the minimum standards competency in understanding English • Straight and level flight
• Aircraft Technical Knowledge
required for a Private Pilot Licence. This in verbal and written form • Aircraft manoeuvres
ensures you are well equipped to handle • Flight Radiotelephony
• Human Factors • Cross-country flying
all situations with confidence.
• Meteorology • Emergency procedures
Once the PPL is achieved, you will be • English Proficiency Test • First Solo
able to take passengers and fly almost
anywhere in New Zealand, but you are
unable to be employed on a PPL. We will
take you from no flight experience to
being a proficient private pilot.
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Commercial Pilots Licence (CPL) Theory and Practical

PPL + 137.6 Flying Hours/ 18.1 Simulator Hours

18 weeks
Once you obtain your Private Pilot hour minimum requirement INCLUDES Practical Flight Time Requirements include
Licence, you can learn the skills and the hours gained as part of the PPL.
• Starting and run up procedures • 100 hours PiC
knowledge required to obtain your
Eligibility • Taxiing • 100 hours Dual Instruction
Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL).
• 18 years or older • Straight and level flight • 30 hours Cross Country Navigation
The theoretical training for the CPL • Take-off, circuit and landing • 10 hours Mountain Flying
• Class 1 medical
covers many of the same subject areas • Aircraft manoeuvres
as the PPL but in greater depth. This is to Course Content Theory
• Advanced Cross-Country flying
provide you with ‘situational awareness’ You must pass all the following exams • Emergency procedures
that enables you to anticipate problems to obtain a CPL:
and know how best to handle any
scenario in flight. • Air Law
• General Navigation
The hours requirement for a CPL is a • Aircraft Technical Knowledge
minimum of 200 hours. This normally
• Human Factors
means 100 hours of solo flying and 100
• Meteorology
hours under dual instruction. This 200
• Principles of Flight
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Modular Training Programme Continued

Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (MEIR) Theory and Practical Airline Transport Pilot Licence Theory (ATPL)
53.6 Flying Hours/21.1 Simulator Hours

4 weeks – Theory Phase 14 week – Practical Phase Minimum 9 weeks

This covers three subjects that will allow The step up to practical instrument flying An Airline Transport Pilot Licence (ATPL) Eligibility
the professional pilot to fly in instrument is an important one for a professional is the highest licence you can obtain.
• Commercial Pilot Licence
meteorological conditions (IMC) under career and is only made easier if the basic You will require this licence to be the
• Multi or single-engine Instrument
instrument flight rules (IFR). The subjects visual flying has been mastered. Captain of any aircraft operating in the air
Rating
are: transport environment.
Introduction to flying without visual
Theory
• IFR Law reference begins in the simulator and Because of the high experience
• Instrument and navigation aids progresses to the single engine aircraft requirement (1500 hours), graduates • Air Law
• IFR Navigation and multi-engine aircraft using glass usually gain the additional hours for this • Flight Navigation
cockpit instrumentation. licence as part of their normal duties as • General Flight Planning
The course incudes training on modern
a First Officer or co-pilot for an airline. • Meteorology
navigation aids including GPS and remote
In the meantime students are awarded a • Aircraft Aerodynamics and Systems
navigation procedures (RNP) as well as
“frozen” ATPL by completing the seven • Human Factors
traditional navigation aids.
ATPL subjects until they meet the hours • Instruments and Navigational Aids
requirements to sit their ATPL flight test.
Flight Time Requirements
Employers now look more favourably at
pilot candidates who have their ATPL • No flight requirement in this course
subjects completed.
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Multi Crew Integration – Airline Preparation Strand Instructor Rating (C-Cat) with ATPL Human Factors
18 Simulator Hours as Captain/18 Simulator Hours as Co-Pilot 45.3 Flying Hours

4 weeks 24 weeks
This course bridges the gap between It introduces multi-crew cooperation, The most popular/traditional pathway to The training includes the mandatory
single pilot – light multi-engine aircraft heavy aircraft energy management a career in the airlines is by gaining your Instructional Techniques Course – ‘a teach
operation and the skills and knowledge and advanced human factors. It further C-Category ‘C-Cat’ Instructor Rating. the teacher’ training module specifically
required to operate in multi-crew cockpit develops skills in systems and checklist intended to develop training delivery
It is the best way to gain hours and build
in a jet aircraft. use while operating as a team with a co- skills.
pilot experience and bridges the gap
pilot.
The multi-crew integration course is between achieving a CPL and becoming
required to complete the Diploma in You must have a CPL and ATPL exams an airline pilot.
Aviation - Airline Preparation Strand. One credits before commencing this course.
This course is designed to develop in
week of classroom theory is followed by
each candidate a desire to train and
18 hours of pilot flying and 18 hours of
impart upcoming pilots instruction, using
pilot monitoring (co-pilot) in a fixed base
training methods that fully integrate
A320 simulator.
safety awareness, critical thinking,
sound judgment and threat and error
management.
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Enrolment Eligibility and Process

Eligibility Enrolment Process 3. Attend New Student Selection 4. Accept Offer

• Be at least 18 years of age at the time 1. Apply Day Accept the Offer of Placement by
of application Download and complete your application If your application is successful, you returning the signed training agreement
• Have English language proficiency form at www.ardmore.co.nz/downloads will be invited to attend a New Student and paying deposit.
• Have a minimum of NCEA Level 2 with Selection Day. During Selection Day
subjects to include English, Maths and 2. Supporting Documentation you will have an interview with our 5. Confirmation of Placement
Science. Physics is desirable but not Collect the following supporting senior A-Cat instructor to determine Ardmore will issue you a Confirmation of
essential documentation: your suitability in terms of aptitude and Placement.
• Provide us with your filled-out commitment to succeed on the course.
• Recent NCEA and any additional 6. Fees
application form
tertiary education results Course Placement Pay the first instalment of fees. For more
• Class 1 Medical
• Copy of your passport If you are successful on selection day, information on fees please contact our
• Log book of previous flying, if you will then need to supply us with Enrolments team.
applicable. Prior flying experience your Class 1 medical to be placed
If you are applying for a student loan, as
will only be recognised in part/and on a programme waiting list. When
part of confirming your placement on the
if completed in and ICAO approved a programme placement becomes
programme you are required to apply
course. This is subject to review by our available, we will send you a formal offer
online to Study link at least 2 weeks prior
Chief Flight Instructor or the CAA New of placement and training agreement.
to commencement.
Zealand.
* Please note we cannot recommend a
• Valid ADAPT Test Result All enrolment processes must be
medical examiner
completed two weeks prior to
Submit your application form and
For a list of medical examiners, visit: programme commencement.
supporting documentation to
[email protected] or post to: Domestic - https://www.aviation.govt. 7. Orientation
Enrolments nz/licensing-and-certification/medical-
A formal meet and greet will be held the
Ardmore Flying School PO Box 72744 certification/nz-medical-examiners/
Friday before classes start. Family and
Papakura, Auckland 2244 International - https://www.aviation. friends are welcome. We look forward
govt.nz/licensing-and-certification/ to welcoming you to the start of your
medical-certification/overseas-medical- aviation adventure.
examiners/
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CONTROL
OF YOUR
FUTURE
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More Information

What are the employment

opportunities once I’ve
completed my training?

Better prospects for commercial

pilots in the longer term
Aviation industry leader Boeing predicts
that airlines around the world will need
an additional 535,000 trained pilots over
the next 20 years. This is due to fewer
new pilot entrants, large numbers of
retirement and increasing fleet sizes.
Ardmore Flying School also works closely
with industry, both internationally and
in New Zealand to develop employment
pathways for its graduates.
Our instructor courses are recognised as
one of the most intensive and successful
courses available in NZ.
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LAND
YOURSELF
A GREAT
AVIATION
CAREER
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long will it take to obtain a How can I get some information Can I fly if I’m colour deficient? Does your school do licence
Commercial Pilot Licence? about the courses? In general, yes. CAA has recently changed conversions for overseas
To obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence Send an email through our Contact Us its requirements in this area and there licences?
(CPL), you will first complete your Private page on our website to receive a New are now multiple ways you get tested Yes.
Pilot Licence (PPL). Then you can work Zealand Student or International Student for compliance. Speak to your aviation
towards completing your CPL. This may Information Pack. www.ardmore.co.nz medical assessor if this is an issue.
take up to 52 weeks depending on the
weather and your ability. If you wish to Do you offer part time/casual How often do I have to fly to
move into the airlines, you will require training? keep my licence current?
further training. Yes. To keep your licence active, you must
perform three take-offs/landings every
How old must I be to start I wear glasses, will this be a 90 days. Then you will need to undergo a
training at Ardmore Flying problem? flight review every two years.
School? You will need to meet minimum medical
Students must be 18 or older to start standards, but in most cases wearing Does your school do licence
training. glasses won’t be a problem. In fact, many renewals?
airline pilots wear glasses. You can wear Yes.
How much will it cost? glasses or contact lenses so long as your
Cost is highly dependent on the number vision is corrected to 20/30 or better. Is a New Zealand CPL recognised
of flying hours completed by the student. overseas?
To obtain a NZ CAA Class 1 or 2 medical,
The New Zealand CPL is well recognised
Contact our enrolments team to find you must visit an approved aviation
worldwide, and New Zealand pilots are in
out the cost structure outlined for each medical examiner. They are listed on the
popular demand by many airlines.
licence. CAA website at www.caa.govt.nz.
The licence meets the International Civil
For any health issues, we recommend you
Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards.
consult an aviation medical examiner.
In many cases a licence conversion will
. simply require passing the local flight
rules examination, completing a flight test
and obtaining a local medical for the type
of licence you hold.
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Refund Entitlement Policy

1. A Student is entitled to a refund d. Upon cessation of training for any 4. Where a refund is approved for a 6. For clarity, any outstanding debt at the
if withdrawing from a course or other reason(s) agreed to between the student completing a withdrawal outside time of withdrawal will be deducted from
programme, during the withdrawal Provider and the Student of the withdrawal period, in accordance the remaining balance in the trust during
period. The withdrawal period is defined with clause 12.2, the Student will be the withdrawal reconciliation.
e. Termination of training due to the
as; entitled to a full refund of all remaining
Student losing or having an inability to 7. Refunds are paid into the account
funds held in Trust in the Student’s name,
a. Prior to Course or Programme regain or to hold an aviation medical from which the fees were originally paid,
less;
commencement, or, certificate unless agreed between the student and
a. Any non-refundable fees as detailed in the provider in writing at the time of
b. Within two working days of course f. For clarity, the Provider is not required
clause 14 incurred prior to withdrawal withdrawal. The refund can then be made
commencement of course duration to provide a refund for a Student
(i.e., flying hours completed, exam fees into an account in the student’s name OR
two days up to five weeks, or, choosing to transfer to another similar
etc.) transfer to the trustee of a new provider.
training organisation.
c. Within five working days of course
b. Any theory course that is part of a 8. Refunds to International Students will
commencement of courses of duration 3. Amount of Refund Entitlement
Diploma, that the Student has started. be made in New Zealand Dollars.
five weeks to less than three months,
a. Where a refund is approved for a For clarity, this means either the PPL,
or, 9. Non-refundable items
Student completing a withdrawal CPL, IR, BGT, MCC or ATPL theory
d. Within ten working days of course during the withdrawal period in courses in their entirety, whether a. Practical flight hours and ground
commencement of courses of duration accordance with clause 12.1, the classroom or web based. theory courses completed at the date
more than three months student will be entitled to a full refund of cessation of training will not be
c. Accommodation charges to date of
of all remaining self-funded fees held in refunded
2. If a student withdraws outside of withdrawal, or agreed termination date,
Trust in the Student’s name, less;
the withdrawal period as detailed and the required notice period (three b. Equipment or materials already
under clause 12.1, fees paid may only be b. Any non-refundable fees as detailed in weeks). supplied to the Student at the date of
refunded by the Provider to the Student clause 13 incurred prior to withdrawal cessation of training will remain the
d. A withdrawal fee of $1,000.00, plus
under the following circumstances: (i.e., flying hours completed, exams property of the Student
the administration fee of $150.00 per
fees etc.)
a. Termination of this contract due to course block (PPL, CPL, IR, ATPL/ c. Administration Fees and International
non-performance of the Provider c. The administration fee of $150.00 per MCIC) up to a maximum of $1,450.00 Fees
course block (PPL, CPL, IR, ATPL/ for a full Programme of study.
b. Termination of this contract due to
MCIC) up to a maximum $450.00 for a
non-performance of the Student 5. The amount of refund in any
full Programme of study.
circumstance will not exceed the total
c. Cessation of training due to Force
funds held in the Trust Account of
Majeure
the Student’s name at the date of the
cessation of training.
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YOUR
COURSE
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International Pastoral Care

Ardmore Flying School has also agreed Medical and Travel Insurance International Education Appeal Accommodation Services
to observe and be bound by the Code The Student Hub team can assist with Authority Ardmore Flying School provides an
of Practice for the Pastoral Care of questions and claim advice regarding The International Education Appeal Accommodation Service to assist you in
International Students published by the your insurance. We have information Authority is an independent body that matters relating to your accommodation
NZQA. Copies of the Code are available about insurance options and processes on deals with complaints from international during your pilot training. If you seek
on request from Ardmore flying School our website Medical and Travel Insurance students about the care, advice or further advice, call the operations team
or from the NZQA website at: https:// Requirements. services they receive from their education for more help and information.
www.nzqa.govt.nz/providers-partners/ provider or the provider’s agent.
education-code-of-practice/ To enrol at Ardmore Flying School,
international students (including group The Authority investigates complaints
students) must have appropriate and and determines if there has been a breach
current medical and travel insurance of the Code of Pastoral Care. It has the
while in New Zealand. Your insurance power to impose sanctions on education
must cover you from the beginning of providers that have committed a breach
your studies until at least the expiry of that is not serious. The Authority may
your student visa. This is a New Zealand recommend to the Review Panel that the
Government requirement as outlined provider be suspended or removed as a
in the Code of practice for the pastoral signatory to the Code if it has committed
Care of International Students and under a serious breach. For more information,
Immigration New Zealand policy. visit:
Your insurance may be included in https://www.justice.govt.nz/tribunals/
your course fees when completing a students/international-education-appeal-
recognised course of study at Ardmore authority/
Flying School.
Note: NZ domestic students do not need
this insurance.
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During your Training We have an automated attendance Instructor allocation will be completed by
Attendance process. You will receive a personal the team leaders in conjunction with the
login to access our student management Chief Flying Instructor.
If you are student loan funded you are system. Once logged in, you can scan
required to attend for 1200 hours per year Health and Safety
the attendance QR code at the reception
for the duration of the course. To achieve desk or in your classroom. This process Ardmore Flying School operates a ‘just
this level of attendance, all scheduled automatically marks you as being present culture’ safety and reporting policy.
lessons, whether ground school or practical at the school and is recorded in your This means that if you make a mistake,
flight lessons or additional instructional student progress report. or unintentionally caused an incident
lessons, are compulsory. or accident you can report it to your
Foreign students are required to attend
Absences other than for genuine illness will instructor, Safety Manager or any
School around 30 hours per week on
not be accepted. You may be expected member of AFS staff without fear of
average throughout the course duration.
to provide a medical certificate of illness if retribution. We encourage such reporting
your absence is for more than 3 days or is Course Structure as this enables us to see what the cause
of sufficient frequency or seriousness as to was, why it happened and put in place
The course includes theoretical training
affect your ability to maintain your planned preventative measures so that it does
in all subjects for PPL issue, CPL issue
training schedule. Continued or multiple not happen again to someone else. By
and IR issue. The ground school covers
non-attendance instances may result in providing appropriate resources for the
all PPL, CPL, and IR subjects in the first
exclusion from the training programme. SMS (Safety Management System) to
5.5 months. After completing the ground
Should this situation arise you will be called operate efficiently, we aim to achieve the
school, the student will commence the
into an interview at the school. You are highest levels of safety standards and
practical components with no interruption
welcome to bring a support person to such performance in all of our activities.
due to study or exams. Regular refresher
meetings. Our objective is to understand courses and briefings ensure theoretical Intentional breaking of AFS Rules, CAANZ
why you are absent and how we can knowledge is retained throughout the Rules or NZ Law will have consequences
overcome any issues or problems. training. as would be expected but even then
A student unable to attend any planned quick acknowledgement and ownership
Instructor Allocation
lesson must contact the School’s of any such behaviour will greatly help
Allocation of flight instructor to student reduce the consequences.
reception desk and/or their Primary
will be done to suit the phase of training
Instructor as soon as possible to allow
being undertaken. A student will be
rescheduling of their lesson. This also
allocated primary and one or two
allows the resources to be utilised by
secondary instructors.
another student if possible.
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Glossary

PPL: Private Pilot Licence (entitles the VFR: Visual Flight Rules (Rules governing
holder to fly with passengers but not for flights undertaken visually)
hire or reward)
NZQA: New Zealand Qualifications
CPL: Commercial Pilot Licence (entitles Authority
the holder to fly with passengers for
MEIR: Multi-Engine Instrument Rating
hire or reward if employed by a suitably
certificated air operator) Solo: Solo flight — you will be the only
person in the aircraft
ATPL: Airline Transport Pilot Licence
(entitles the holder to act as captain on SEIR: Single Engine Instrument Rating
an aircraft that requires two pilots)
Fixed Wing: Aero plane
IR: Instrument Rating (entitles the holder
CFI: Chief Flying Instructor
to fly without visual references, navigating
solely by reference to radio navigational
aids. This is how airline pilots fly)
IFR: Instrument Flight Rules (rules
governing flights undertaken on
instruments)
ASPEQ: Aviation Services Limited (the
body that administers all external
Examinations and flight tests for the
CAA)
Type Rating: An authorisation associated
with a pilot’s licence allowing operations
on individual types of aircraft
CAANZ: Civil Aviation Authority of
New Zealand (the aviation industry’s
regulatory body)
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Telephone: +649 298 5055
Freephone: 0800 273 6673 (ARDMORE)
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