VISIT OUR FLIGHT SCHOOL

Discover Air Hawke’s Bay

Choosing the right flight school is an important decision, and we’d love the opportunity to show you what makes Air Hawke’s Bay different.

There are several ways you can learn more about our training, facilities and career pathways.

Visit Us Anytime

You don’t have to wait for a special event.

We welcome prospective students, parents and supporters to visit our campuses throughout the year. We’ll happily provide a personalised tour of our facilities, introduce you to our aircraft and simulators, and answer any questions you may have about becoming a pilot.

Whether you’re just starting to explore aviation or you’re ready to enrol, we’d love to meet you.

To arrange a visit, simply contact our team to book a suitable time.

Hawke’s Bay Aviation Industry Day

Air Hawke’s Bay proudly participates in the annual Hawke’s Bay Aviation Industry Day, held at Hawke’s Bay Airport in Napier.

The event brings together aviation employers, training providers, educators and industry specialists to showcase the wide range of careers available within the aviation sector. Visitors can meet people working across areas such as pilot training, aircraft maintenance, airport services, air traffic control, avionics, emergency services, defence, agricultural aviation and drone operations.

Industry Day is an excellent opportunity for:

Secondary school students exploring future career options
Careers Advisors and Gateway Coordinators
Parents and whānau supporting a young person’s career choices
People considering a career change
Anyone interested in aviation and the opportunities available within the industry

Air Hawke’s Bay attends the event with members of our training team and current students. Visitors can speak directly with us about:

Becoming a commercial pilot
Our NZ Diploma in Aviation programmes
Entry requirements and the application process
StudyLink funding for eligible students
Flight training, theory study and simulator training
Student life and accommodation in Hawke’s Bay
Aviation employment pathways after graduation

The event allows prospective students to learn about aviation careers in a relaxed environment, ask questions and meet a range of industry representatives in one place.

It also provides an opportunity to understand how the different parts of the aviation industry work together. Becoming a pilot is only one of many possible aviation pathways, and Industry Day helps students gain a broader understanding of the sector before making decisions about their future.

Details of the next Hawke’s Bay Aviation Industry Day will be published on our website and social media once confirmed.

Come and Meet Us

Look out for the Air Hawke’s Bay team at the next Industry Day. We would love to talk with you about your aviation goals and help you understand the steps involved in becoming a professional pilot.

You do not need to wait for Industry Day to meet us. Prospective students, parents, school representatives and Careers Advisors are welcome to arrange a visit to Air Hawke’s Bay at any time.

Careers Advisors Welcome

We work closely with secondary schools throughout New Zealand and invite Careers Advisors and Gateway Coordinators to visit Air Hawke’s Bay.

A visit provides the opportunity to:

Tour our training facilities
View our aircraft and flight simulators
Learn about our NZ Diploma in Aviation programmes
Understand career pathways into the aviation industry
Ask questions about funding, StudyLink and student life

If you’re a Careers Advisor and would like to arrange a visit for yourself or your students, we’d be delighted to host you.

Can’t Visit in Person?

If you can’t make it to Hawke’s Bay straight away, we’re happy to answer your questions by phone, email or video call.

Our team can discuss:

Course options
Entry requirements
Funding and StudyLink
Accommodation
Career opportunities
Student life at Air Hawke’s Bay

We’d Love to Meet You

Whether you’re still considering aviation or ready to begin your journey towards becoming a professional pilot, our team is here to help.

Contact us today to arrange a visit or speak with one of our friendly staff.

What Our Students Say

I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Air Hawkes Bay which set me up for my dream job at Air New Zealand.

Air Hawkes Bay has an incredible group of instructors, a great safety culture and taught me everything I needed to know to help best prepare me for aviation career.

Rachel Rees

Coming to Air Hawke’s Bay in February this year was the best decision I made for my future. I am forever grateful to every instructor at Air Hawke’s Bay, as they truly put in their efforts and deeply care about your success.

Shristi Jain