Private Pilots Licence

Waikato Aviation has operated in Aotearoa New Zealand since 1933 and is a well established flight training organisation that delivers comprehensive pilot training, charter operations, a cafe operation alongside adventure tourism. Being part of the Waikato Aviation team requires each of us to rise to different challenges. Today we employ over 50 exceptional individuals, all based in the Waikato and Bay of Plenty regions, and together we deliver a very high standard of service and flight training to customers and students.

If you’re successful in joining us, you’ll be joining a team where creativity, diversity and innovation are encouraged. Every member of Waikato Aviation enjoys the opportunity and support to follow their dreams, face new challenges and aim for the impossible. We work in a dynamic environment where each day can be challenging but rewarding, supported by good leadership, trust, and respect. From our earliest days, people have been our priority; both the people who work for us, and the people who train with us. Our customers and competitors know us as one of the country's leading flight training organisations.

This reputation rests on a long history of excellence in safety, operational reliability, maintenance, and customer service. Achieving great things together You'll be challenged to develop the skills and experience you need to get your career off to a flying start when you join us as an employee or in one of aviation training programmes.