Ardmore/Training

Training Courses

Six training options, from first solo to Commercial Pilot Licence. Full-time or part-time, tailored to your schedule. Intake is rolling — class size is kept intentionally small.

Private Pilot Licence (H)

Minimum qualification to fly a helicopter carrying passengers. Tailored theory and practical training, taught one-on-one. Fly anywhere in New Zealand on completion.

50 hrs minimum4 months full-time · 12 months part-time

Commercial Pilot Licence (H)

The minimum qualification to pursue a career as a professional pilot. Includes navigation, mountain operations, sling load, and advanced emergency procedures. Requires Class 1 Medical.

150 hrs minimum12 months full-time · part-time available

C-Cat Instructor Rating

Requires CPL, Class 1 Medical, 200 hrs total time, 150 hrs PIC, 10 hrs sling load, and 10 hrs mountain. Includes 25 hrs dual flight instructor training. One-on-one tuition.

25 hrs dual instruction1–3 months

On-site fleet includes the Hughes 300, Cabri G2, R44, and Bell 206B Jet Ranger. Instruction also available on R22, Bell 47, Hughes 500, Bell Long Ranger, EC120, and EC130.

4 airframes on siteBy arrangement

Advanced Training

Turbine ratings on the Bell 206B (min 5 hrs), Night Ratings, Night Cross Country, Sling Ratings, Robinson RSAT, and Foreign Licence Conversion. One of few Auckland schools offering Night Cross Country.

BespokeFull-time · Part-time

Trial Flight & Discovery

30, 45 or 60 minute options. Pre-flight briefing, hands-on controls, autorotation demo, and hovering practice at Ardmore. Gift vouchers available.

30 / 45 / 60 minFrom NZD $375