For admission, applicants must meet the following criteria: Applicants must: be at least 17 years of age and hold a current Class 1 Medical Certificate and have 12 credits or better at Level 2 NCEA in each of three subjects, including Maths, English and preferably a Science subject (or equivalent) or Private Pilot Licence (PPL) credits. A student who does not meet this standard will be required to pass a selection of Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) theory courses before commencing any flying to demonstrate proof of success in academic study and demonstrate the ability to undertake the entire programme with a reasonable likelihood of success i.e. future employment within the aviation industry, by completion of a compulsory selection interview (see below) and be prepared to undergo a CAA/Aviation security check if they have any convictions.
Students will be required to undertake a selection process which will assess such things as: attitudes, regard for safety, quality systems, ability to observe and comply with regulations and rules, mechanical aptitudes and interest in, and motivation for, success in the aviation industry. A personal interview and satisfactory completion of assessment tasks are part of the application process. Key Selection Criteria include: 1. A genuine interest in an aviation career (written statement).
2. At least one character reference.
3. Above average communication skills with emphasis on being a member of a team.
4. A positive and open attitude to learning.
5. Self-motivation and self-awareness.
6. Sound character and a person of sound judgment who is able to demonstrate clear decision making skills.
7. Responsibility, maturity and a disciplined attitude to learning and work.
English Language Entry Requirement
Students are required to have attained an acceptable level of English language fluency. This may be demonstrated in a variety of ways, including successful study in English, approved scores on TOEFL (550) or IELTS (6 Academic) tests, completion of accepted international equivalents, or completion of an EIT Hawke's Bay assessment.
Entry With Credit
You may already have some knowledge or skills that can be recognised as part of your intended study. This may take a number of different forms including study while at high school, study at a private training establishment, workplace training, other tertiary study, life experiences or voluntary work. If you think you may qualify, you may want to apply for Cross Credit or Recognition of Prior Learning.
Cross Credit is based on the equivalency of courses or qualifications. You would apply for Cross Credit if you have passed a very similar course at the same level. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is based on the assessment of your current knowledge and skills. You would apply for RPL if you had gained the relevant knowledge and skills through life experiences and/or informal learning situations. You will be asked to provide details of anything that you would like considered as credit toward your intended programme of study, as part of your application. You must apply prior to enrolment. RPL and Cross Credit cannot be awarded for a course if you are enrolled in that course. An original transcript or notice of results from the Institution at which you previously studied (or verified copies) will be required for all applications. For further information please contact the Faculty of Business and Computing School of Business Diploma Secretary, phone (06) 974 8000, ext 5016. Due to availability of resources and work experience opportunities, EIT and Air Hawke's Bay Ltd reserve the right to limit numbers accepted onto this programme.
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