Domestic Students

 New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering(Pre-employment Skills)(Level 3)
2026 Enrolments full


The Air New Zealand Academy of Learning's aircraft maintenance engineering programme is a great place to gain a nationally recognised qualification and/or build on your existing skills.  Domestic students study our NZQA approved, 36-week, New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Pre-employment Skills)(Level 3)    
WE DO NOT ENROL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON THIS PROGRAMME

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What do we do?
Air New Zealand Academy of Learning provides world-class pre-employment training for people looking to enter the aviation industry. We leverage learnings and innovation from the Air New Zealand  operational environment which transfer to our training programmes, ensuring they are best fit for industry.
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What will you do?
You will undertake an aviation specific, 36 week course that is designed to deliver high quality, hands on aviation training. You will train alongside industry professionals, in the same facilities as Air New Zealand's own professionals. Click on the button below to learn more about the course.
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Getting Started
If you are a domestic student 17 years and above, the first step is to register for a placement test.  Placement tests consist of assessments in Literacy & Numeracy, Maths & Physics, English Comprehension and interview.
 
WE DO NOT ENROL INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ON THIS PROGRAMME

PLACEMENT TESTING (OPEN MID 2026 FOR 2027 COURSES)

Successfully passing the placement test is the first step towards enrolment in New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering. Placement Testing contains assessments in Literacy & Numeracy, Maths & Physics (NCEA Level 2 based) English Comprehension and interview.

Check that you meet the following criteria.

  • NZ Citizen or Resident (Does not need to be PR)
  • Studied Maths and Physics to minimum NCEA Level 2 (or industry equivalent experience)
  • Mechanical or Electrical Experience/Hobbies advantageous
  • Have researched the role of an aircraft maintenance engineer
  • 2026 ENROLMENTS FULL
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New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Pre-employment Skills) - Level 3
(Domestic Students)

A 36 week introduction to basic aircraft maintenance (delivered over 39 weeks which includes two semester break/work experience opportunities) On successful completion, graduates can apply for an apprenticeship in the industry with employers including Air New Zealand, Christchurch Engine Centre, Hamilton Jet, RocketLab and other General Aviation employers. Many employers including Air New Zealand only employ those who have NZ Citizenship or Residency.

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The Aviation Institute holds the following regulatory approvals

Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand - Part 141, European Aviation Safety Agency - Part 147
Civil Aviation Safety Authority - Part 147 (Australia)