Auckland International Pilot Academy Welcomes 12 New Students in October 2026

New Zealand – Auckland International Pilot Academy (AIPA), a New Zealand flight training organization based at North Shore Airport in Auckland, has welcomed 12 new students who commenced their pilot training on October 12, 2026. The intake continues the academy's full-time professional pilot training activities for domestic and international students.

• AIPA offers three principal full-time diploma training pathways:
  • New Zealand Diploma in Aviation Level 5 (General Aviation) – 68 weeks, covering commercial pilot licensing and instrument rating training.
  • New Zealand Diploma in Aviation Level 6 (Aeroplane Flight Instructor) – 81 weeks, incorporating commercial pilot qualifications and a Category C Flight Instructor Rating.
  • Diploma in Aviation Level 5 (DGCA) – 67 weeks, designed for students pursuing pilot licensing and subsequent conversion in India.
• The academy has scheduled its next full-time ground school intake for February 15, 2027, followed by additional intakes on June 14 and October 11, 2027.
• AFM previously reported that AIPA expanded its multi-engine and instrument training capacity in January 2026 through the acquisition of an additional Diamond DA42-VI aircraft.
• AIPA operates from North Shore Airport, with training facilities including three lecture rooms, pre-flight briefing areas, flight planning facilities and access to controlled and uncontrolled airspace around Auckland.
• The academy's aircraft fleet information, shared within Auckland Pilot Training Group, identifies 26 aircraft, comprising six Robin R2120/Alpha 160, 17 Cessna 172 SP and three Diamond DA42 aircraft. Its simulation facilities include Cessna 172 VR, Diamond DA42 and Beechcraft King Air B200 training devices.

About Auckland International Pilot Academy
Auckland International Pilot Academy is a New Zealand flight training organization based at North Shore Airport in Auckland, providing full-time professional pilot training through NZQA-recognized diploma programs. The academy is a subsidiary of North Shore Aero Club, which was established in 1963, and operates as an NZQA Category 1 education provider.

Source: AIPA