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Safety
At IAANZ there is no room for guess work when it comes to safety. Our courses provide students with the information and skills they need to fly an aircraft safely and effectively. They are taught by hands-on, skilled instructors who integrate real-world experience into the teaching and learning environment.
The Academy also has an on-site engineering team. The benefit of having engineers on-site is that students at IAANZ are quickly able to have an aircraft checked or any engineering related doubt cleared before they get airborne.
Additionally, IAANZ uses a CAANZ approved Safety Management System (SMS) which encompasses a number of different elements from reporting and auditing, hazard and risk identification, to training and safety communications. The Academy also uses an electronic reporting system ensuring that staff and students can report at any time from a computer, tablet, or smart phone. The SMS provides the Academy, and its parent company the Canterbury Aero Club, with a simple and organised approach to preventing accidents or incidents.
These practises align with our core value; everyone gets home safely.
Location
IAANZ home base is at Christchurch International Airport which exposes students to a busy controlled airport environment. The experience gained flying at Christchurch Airport gives students the experience and confidence to fly into any certified airport in New Zealand. The Canterbury Aero Club owns satellite airfield, West Melton, where Academy students are able to fine tune their skills in uncontrolled airspace, only 6 minutes flight time from the international airport. Rangiora airfield, 12 minutes flight time from the international airport is also a base commonly used by Academy students, as it’s a very active airfield, with three runways. Academy students also get to experience some of the world’s most scenic and challenging training grounds from flying over beautiful bright blue alpine-fed lakes to glaciers that cascade down from the peaks of the gorgeous Southern Alps.
Large Training Fleet
The Academy has a fleet of 26 training aircraft ranging from analogue to G1000 NXI glass cockpits. All our single and multi-engine training aircraft are equipped to provide our trainees with the experience and expertise required to be successful in their aviation roles. The academy’s fleet also features the latest Frasca Piper Seminole G1000Nxi, G1000Nxi Desktop trainer, Pacific Simulators EuroJet PS4.5 modelled on the A320 flight deck, and B737 and A320 procedure trainers to ensure students a more smoother transition from simulator to aircraft.
IAANZ has an approved fleet replacement plan, that aims to continuously upgrade the fleet to meet the ever increasing demands for automation and technology in aviation. Our most recent acquisitions were 3 Piper Archers TX G1000 NXi aircraft fully equip for cross country and IFR training, as well as the Frasca Piper Seminole G1000Nxi and EuroJet PS4.5 simulator modelled on the A320.
Reputation
For the last 29 years, IAANZ have been building an impressive industry reputation for the quality of its training program and graduates who are trained to airline operational standards and gain experience in flying in an international airport environment. The Academy’s purpose-built training facilities and high-precision flight instructors have helped produce graduates who not only fly all over the world as airline pilots, tourist flight operators, and agricultural pilots but also excel in other roles in the aviation sector.
High Pass Rates
IAANZ strives to achieve the greatest possible pass rate for all students. The Academy’s course numbers are small enough to give personalised attention while being large enough to meet industry demands. We are committed to ensuring an instructor: student ratio which allows us to run an in-house mentorship programme and one-one-one support to all students. The Academy students are IAANZ customers, and the customer always comes first.
Innovation
IAANZ is revolutionising the way traditional pilot training is delivered by leveraging technology to create an engaging and motivating learning environment. eAviator is an interactive eLearning course created by industry professionals and subject matter experts to cater for students’ different learning styles. These online pilot theory-based courses are for individuals pursuing PPL, IFR, and ATPL and feature the same passion and promise that IAANZ is known for, allowing students to study theory outside of the classroom to enhance learning.
Investing in the Future
The Academy is proud to have invested in a wide range of resources and partnerships to reaffirm our promise to our customers of providing them with the best path to the aviation industry. To stay up – to – date with technology, the Academy has recently partnered with FlightLogger, one of the world’s top providers of flight training management software. Additionally, working with Aeroplanned and their revolutionary resourcing software, the Academy is taking another step towards reaching the gold standard in pilot training. The recently launched IAANZ Simulator Centre which features the latest Frasca Piper Seminole G1000Nxi, G1000Nxi Desktop trainer, Pacific Simulator EuroJet PS4.5 modelled on the A320 flight deck, and B737 and A320 procedure trainers, is yet another investment by the Academy, demonstrating IAANZ’s commitment to producing work-ready pilots for the airline industry.
Flexibility
One of the key benefits of studying with IAANZ is flexibility. Students can join IAANZ wherever they are in their aviation journey to fulfil their dream of flight. The online flexibility of eAviator allows high school students to start studying for their aviation licence without interfering with their high school schedules. International students can also start their aviation study with eAviator while overseas before coming to New Zealand for practical flying.
Sustainability
IAANZ is committed to meeting the aviation industry’s current needs without jeopardising future generations’ ability to enjoy all clean and natural that New Zealand has to offer. As a result, IAANZ has developed a Sustainability Plan and is committed to accomplishing the Sustainability Development Goals and initiatives that were established, which encompass our environment, community, and people, and focuses on tackling key issues that we can influence, click here to read more.
Funding
IAANZ is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) Category 1 provider accredited to deliver New Zealand Aviation qualifications. Student loan, allowances and Feesfree are available for the Academy’s Diploma courses for eligible students. For further information on loans and allowances go to (www.studylink.govt.nz).
