ARDMORE FLYING SCHOOL

Ardmore is a flying school that trained professional pilots professionally since 1961. It is internationally recognised as a quality facility for consistently providing high standards of flight training in all aspects. This flight school has been approved by the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) and it holds the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (NZCAA) Part 141 approval for flight training. This approval allows Ardmore Flying School to deliver the New Zealand Diploma in Aviation (DipAv) and licensing at all levels. Ardmore Flying School provides a solid aviation foundation to domestic and international students, equips them with pilot training skills, aviation theory, and all critical areas related to aviation. Students of Ardmore Flying School are trained with excellent aviation skills that enable them to work effectively in the fast-changing environment of the land and the skies. The programs of Ardmore Flying School are fully integrated for pilot training to help transform students into skilled, decisive, and strong pilots who are capable of working both in the commercial and corporate sectors.

Ardmore Flying School prepares students for a rewarding career in aviation. Instructors at Ardmore Flying School are professional experienced tutors with well-maintained simulators and modern aircraft. The mission of Ardmore is to ensure students achieve the highest aviation standards during their study period to help them accomplish their personal and professional aviation goals. (Becoming a pilot has few equals with personal challenges and one’s resilience with the Principles of Flight and Aerodynamics grips attention to every detail in fulfilling flight planning requirements. Confidence, coordination, and judgment are the most important aspects that Ardmore Flying School equips its students with for becoming better people with experience.

Upon the completion of their training, students will take with them more than just a Diploma in Aviation. Along with a profound sense of achievement, the milestones that they would have accomplished are- students’ first landing, first solo flight, and first cross-country flight. An experienced team is there to help students realise their dream of flying and to guide them on the path towards aviation success.

• • Pilots trained in New Zealand are highly sought after by employers across the globe. The framework of the New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority sets an excellent standard for aviation training and safety. This enables Ardmore Flying School to deliver high-quality pilots who are better prepared for handling adverse situations.
  • The training facilities provided by Ardmore Flying School are tailored to suit the individual requirements of students for flight training. New students generally learn about ground course theory during their first year in air-conditioned rooms and comfortable learning environments.
  • All teachers, flight instructors, and assistants are experienced professionals. They deliver each theory with clarity and at the same time create a fun, supportive, and excellent environment of tuition and mentoring, both in and out of the classroom. With the use of the latest learning methods, educators at Ardmore Flying School ensure students of an interactive and efficient learning environment.
  • The class sizes are small and controlled to fit the best learning practices for students. After the completion of ground course theory classes, students work with the instructors to develop flight training schedules and achieve the best practical outcomes. Towards the end of their training, students will have the opportunity to use single and multi-Engine simulators such as the Garmin G1000 single engine simulator, A320 Fixed Base Training Device for advanced and high-performance training, and a multi-Engine simulator. The aircraft used by Ardmore Flying School are measured by their quality, longevity, and popularity.
  • Ardmore Flying School takes great pride in its large fleet of single-engine. They include Diamond Twin Star DA42s, Cessna 172Rs and three simulators with a Pacific Simulator A320 Fixed Based Training Device as one among them. As one of New Zealand’s largest organizations for flight training, Ardmore Flying School has the capacity to efficiently deliver training that suits the personal requirements of students.  
  • Ardmore Flying School offers Level 5 Flight Training Programme – Commercial Pilot with Multi-Engine Instrument Rating, Level 6 Diploma – Airline Preparation Programme, Level 6 Diploma – Flight Instruction Programme, and Modular Training Programme.

Career Opportunities

Training programs offered by Ardmore Flying School provide career pathways that would develop each candidate into a master of aviation. Once the training is successfully completed, students have the opportunity for better employment prospects as commercial pilots for the longer term. Boeing, an Aviation Industry Leader predicts that an additional 535,000 trained pilots will be needed in the next 20 years due to high demands, increasing fleet sizes, and retirements.

Ardmore Flying School partners with aviation industries both in New Zealand and around the world to develop connections for establishing employment pathways for its graduates. Since the courses offered by Ardmore Flying School are recognised as one of the most successful and intensive aviation courses in New Zealand, Ardmore graduates are on the look in the job market not only in New Zealand but internationally.

New Zealand CPL is well known and recognised worldwide. NZ pilots are in high demand by airlines across the world because their license meets ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards.

Success Rate

82% of graduates from Ardmore Flying School find airline employment immediately after they graduate.

Students Facilities

In Ardmore, Flying School students can enjoy learning with advanced technology and modern equipment to achieve their aviation goals. Best quality and efficient training are delivered in modern classrooms, simulators, and aircraft. Office spaces for students and the management are spacious and comfortable. Specially equipped classrooms and air-conditioned rooms are available for delivering formal theory training.

Accommodation

Ardmore Flying School offers high-quality accommodation to students that many would envy. Students can choose from a range of options to have their own bedroom along with utilities and amenities. Necessities such as linen, cutlery, washing machine, electric power, water, internet, and TV are provided. The accommodation provided is located only 5 mins away from Ardmore Flying School by car. Comfortable both in and out, these accommodation options are close to amenities and shops. Ardmore Flying School provides a vehicle for students to travel to and from the Training Centre to the residing place.