International

Great pilots are made not born………… A Man may possess good eye sight, Sensitive hands, and perfect Co-ordination. But the end result is only fashioned by Steady Coaching, much Practice and Experience.

Chuck Yeager

Thanks you for your enquiry regarding the course conducted by Wings Flight Training. You will see we can more than adequately prepare you for all levels of fixed wing licenses. Our job at Wings Flight Training is to make sure you are happy and successful in your studies. We will try as much as possible to help you settle into living in New Zealand and provide personal support as necessary

Wings Flight Training is a NZQA approved flying school.

Situated on the banks of the Manawatu River nested at the foot of the impressive Tararua Mountain Range a growing city of 76,000, Palmerston North is unique. Palmerston North is a vibrant youthful city with an active student population, nearby Linton Military Camp, and several knowledge organisations. Palmerston North is served by an excellent international airport only a short distance from the city. More information on Palmerston North International airport can be found at www.pnairport.co.nz . By road, Palmerston North is only seven hours drive from Auckland and two hours from the capital, Wellington. The city's central location also places it within easy two hour drive of the North Islands Central Plateau ski fields and only half an hour drive to the beach.

Palmerston North is located S40 and close to the sea, resulting in almost year round operation. During the summer months (December to March) the mean daily temperature is 22 degrees celsius and in the Winter months (June to August) 12 degrees Celsius. There is on average 200 rain free days. Fog is a rarity and hence the Palmerston North Airport is open 99.5% of the year which is more than any other airport in the country. Even during the winter months Palmerston North does not get snow. For the current weather at Palmerston North CLICK HERE.

Professional recognition:

The flying training is given by a nationally accredited provider and, in conjunction with the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority, provides all statutory training for qualification, as well as the preferred options required for employment, as either light charter pilots or flying instructors. When so employed you may then accrue further flying experience necessary for entry into larger airlines. The course will give students an accredited award which will also recognize their potential for further undergraduate studies in aviation if so desired.

Career opportunities:

Professional careers in General Aviation as fixed wing pilots are available with regional airlines, leading to major airlines. Research done by the MDAC governing body and it's Chief Flying Instructor shows that the aviation industry market in the Indian subcontinent is booming and the airlines are faced with a severe shortage of pilots to operate their aircraft. Estimates indicate that 4,000 more captains will be needed to feed airline expansion plans up to 2010. WFTA has specifically developed a programme for the Indian aviation market keeping in mind Indian Civil Aviation Department's rules and regulations.

Pre- requisites :

• Class 1 Commercial Pilots Medical examination.
• Min 18 years of age for International students.
• Competency in written and spoken English language. International student must have a pass in English in Secondary School(10+2) or equivalent or 7.5 of IELTS or a pass in ‘Aviation English”.
• Completed application form and acceptance letter from WFTA.
• Course fees paid to WFTA Public Trust account.

Note: International students may be required to undergo a course in English language if competency in English is not found satisfactory.

Courses:

This Integrated Modular Course of PPL and CPL involves- Daily Lectures, Videos, Guest Speakers, Visits, Cockpit Resource Management and Pilot Decision Making Seminars, Mountain Flying Awareness, Flying, and Evening study 5 days per week. Block sessions also form part of this course (e.g. Cross-country training throughout NZ, and Mountain Flying).

A total 200 hours is required for a Commercial Pilot Licence, which includes the hours flown for PPL and includes the following:

• 100 Hours solo training Cessna-152/ PA38 Piper Tomahawk
• 85 Hours dual training Cessna-152/ PA38 Piper Tomahawk
• 15 Hours ME training PA34 Piper Seneca/ Partnavia P68B
• 15 Hours training simulator F-141 and F-242

For more information on the flight training we provide CLICK HERE.

You will need to apply for a student visa if you are coming to study full-time for longer than three months. this must be applied for at your nearest NZ High Commission. They will advise you of the requirements for New Zealand. You must submit a Medical and Chest X-ray Certificate (NZIS1007) with your application with a high incidence of tuberculosis (TB).

Full detail of visa and permit requirements, advice on rights to employments in New Zealand while studying, and reporting requirements are available through the New Zealand Immigration Service, and can be viewed on their website at: http://www.immigration.govt.nz

It is a compulsory requirement of the New Zealand Government for all international students to have travel, medical and personal belongings insurance to cover their duration of travel to and from New Zealand, as well as while attending a course in New Zealand. We are unable to enroll students into Wings Flight Training programs unless they have appropriate insurance.

The insurance must meet the requirements of the Code of Practice for the Pastoral Care of International Students. A copy of the code can be found on the following website: http://www.minedu.govt.nz

The policy should:

• Start the minute the student leaves home for the airport on their way to New Zealand
• Apply while in transit
• Apply while the student is in New Zealand
• Cover the student for a trip to other countries during the period of study
• Cover the student for any holiday back to their country during the period of study.

Many medical and travel insurance polices that have been arranged through overseas companies may not meet the requirements for studying in New Zealand. Below are two companies that do meet the requirements of the Code of Practice for Pastoral Care:

Unicare: http://www.uni-care.org/

Orbit Protect: http://www.orbitprotect.com