You mean you WERE a Training Captain on a jet!!
The old Flying Forehead might take an ole feller like you by surprise mate! At least you would be able to impart your generous knowledge to the great unwashed.
Kap M, bases are in regional centers, but, I guess you're probably not really interested
There is a base in Blenheim, its only about 3 or so hours to Hanmer Springs.
Nosey