I'm quite interested in this NMIT path. I have got some further info from them, but would anyone be able to comment on any of the schools that come under the program? Or what schools/areas of the country would be best positioned weatherwise for completing FT training?

I have sent a couple emails off but would like any first hand experience if possible. Particularly the Bay Flight Intl school in Tauranga? I read a couple of old threads (2003/04) that indicate it's a pretty good school but as with anything, things could be different now...

Air New Plymouth New Plymouth
Ardmore Flying School Auckland
Bay Flight International Ltd Tauranga
Christchurch Helicopters Christchurch
CTC Aviation Training NZ Hamilton

Flight Training Manawatu Feilding
Helipro Aviation Training Ltd Palmerston North
International Aviation Academy of New Zealand Christchurch
Mainland Aviation College Otago
Nelson Aviation College Motueka
Waikato Aero Club Hamilton

The International Aviation Academy of New Zealand in Christchurch is quite good. You get to operate around jet traffic as it uses a parallel grass runway to the main runway at Christchurch International Airport. Plus you have an ILS at your disposal, and don't need to go somewhere else for it.

Bay flight is good as well and the climate in Tauranga is much warmer in winter than Chch.

I'm sure some of the other schools are just as good though so happy hunting.

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Goblin.... I have always thought you are simply a "reknaw". But it seems by your own admission you have MPD..... all makes sense now .... thanks for clearing that up and carry on with your good work, none of us here would want to change our opinion of you ...:ok:

I wish there was an icon showing a "chip on the shoulder"..... maybe you can help..?

I've tried to be in contact with Nelson Aviation College to ask them a few questions and nothing:ugh:tried via email and online enquire form. CTC aviation have about 4-5 interviews and testing that need to be completed to be accepted. So thats alot of back and forth flying from Aus to NZ so I guesss there out to. Don't like the sound of international Aviation Company as all your CPL theory is done on computers. I would rather have a instrucotr teaching me, but I guess alot of schools going this way with self study on computers:cool: Anyone got info on the other schools? I would like a school with accomodation on or near airfiled and school.

Thanks:ok:

Kiwis do the same thing here, whats the difference?

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...r_shoulder.jpg

It took a while but I knew you'd have one...!

Anyone no any good Helicopter Flying schools in NZ?

Finally got some replies from NAC and I followed up with NMIT. They are of course giving all positions to Kiwi's as expected.

stink bro. Tell them your a maori, then you'll be top of the list oww.

Don't tell them you're Australian :ok:

Make sure you say fush, chups and sux at the interview at some stage!

Would anyone actually admit to being Australian...! :confused:

I got the same reply :ugh: though can't blame them:cool:

Load of bollocks. Australians are equally entitled to the student loan over there. You are treated as a local student, NOT as an 'international student'.
Anyone telling you otherwise is full of it. Take your money (okay, Auntie Helen's money) elsewhere!

Now, the school may prefer to take on locals, but there are ample places, despite what they might tell you. Try the smaller schools.

At Mainland Air, I went over, did everything in 12 months, worked for them for 18 months, then moved back to Australia.

My only regret is not staying longer.

http://www.ltlf.co.uk/derby/man_with_sheep.jpg

Don't quit your day job mate :)

True, but the TEC put limits on funding slots and possibly this meant that they have to offer available slots to NZ citizens first?

Well I gota reply from Helipro and Mainland aviation. Looks like they will take Aus citizens. And courses start in Jan

Yeah I got a reply from Mainland too and will be following up on that.

I will be to. Helipro told me to come in for ainterview. Then i told them I was a aussie and haven't heard anythign since :cool:

Ummm.... I thought it's the Kiwis who are supposed to be sheep shaggers...? thanks for clearing that one up too.

Ahhh... classic photo of Australian life straight from the family album...! must have been a few years ago.

You got some more ...?

Goblin, Ahh come on mate, I know of dozens and dozens of kiwis who have gone looking for a job across the ditch, and all have returned or are still there working at a fastfood outlet.
You guys did good things with that bonus that Rudd gave ya though, come and spent it on the Southern Skifields, and NZ economy has benefited as a result instead of the Oz one as Rudd hoped! :)