What is Fit and Proper Status and how could it affect me?

CAA requires you to hold fit and proper status at the time of your Licence issue and to continuously comply with this status. Students must provide an up-to-date Criminal Conviction Report showing a conviction-free period of at least three years prior to the date on...

I wear glasses, will this be a problem?

You will need to meet minimum medical standards, but in most cases wearing glasses won’t be a problem. In fact, many airline pilots wear glasses. You can wear glasses or contact lenses so long as your vision is corrected to 20/30 or better. To obtain a NZ CAA Class 1...

English is not my first language, can I still learn to fly?

To hold a license in New Zealand you must be assessed to be proficient in speaking, reading and understanding English.  All international students are also required to meet IELTS level 6 or have four years of secondary schooling where instruction and all learning...