From Passion to Paycheck – Exploring Career Options
Becoming a pilot in New Zealand can mean different things depending on whether you want to fly professionally as an airline/commercial pilot.
Q.1 What are the basic requirements to be a pilot in New Zeland?
Age:
a) Student Pilot License (SPL) – minimum 16 years old.
b) Private Pilot License (PPL) – minimum 17 years old.
c) Commercial Pilot License (CPL) – minimum 18 years old.
Medical Fitness:
Pass a CAA Class 1 (for CPL/ATPL) or Class 2 (for PPL) medical examination with an approved aviation doctor.
