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  7. NZ Diploma in Aviation (Aeroplane and Helicopter) (with strands in Airline Preparation, and Flight Instruction) - L6

NZ Diploma in Aviation (Aeroplane and Helicopter) (with strands in Airline Preparation, and Flight Instruction) - L6

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the airline sectors and Flight Training Schools of the NZ aviation industry with individuals who have attained sufficient operational and theoretical knowledge and practical skills to achieve employment as commercial pilots or associated support staff in flight planning and aircraft operations in those fields.

Graduates will qualify to operate as commercial pilots under the appropriate NZ Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) rules for air transport operations (e.g. regional, domestic, charter or international airlines) and flight instruction.

This qualification builds on the skills acquired by people previously awarded the National Certificate in Aviation (Private Pilot) with strands in Aeroplane and Helicopter [Ref: 1290] and the New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (Aeroplane and Helicopter) (with strands in Agriculture, and General Aviation) (Level 5). On completion of this qualification graduates may progress to a university bachelor degree in aviation management.

Holders of this qualification are able to work as commercial pilots of an aeroplane or helicopter engaged in air transport operations under the relevant Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Rules, or engage in flight instruction under the relevant CAA Rules, or in the associated support industries of flight planning and scheduling.

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