Introducing the next generation of helicopter pilots to our industry is our passion. All our staff have been involved with and worked around helicopters for a long time, some since before they could walk! We know the industry and will go above and beyond to see you accomplish your flying goals. Your flying goals become our own goals.

All of our instructors are experienced commercial pilots with a huge array of experience. We take a real-world and practical approach to flight training. We don't just want our students to pass a flight test, we want our students to be highly compentent pilots that continue to set the standard for our industry. We pride ourselves on starting with really good 'basics' and fundamentals first, then incorporating scenario based exercises into our commercial training, exposing our students to the many different roles of a helicopter. We actively encourage our students to come to work with us on commercial jobs, gaining valuable experience from the ground up. 

We pride ourselves on high quality and professional service. The facilities in our modern hangar, our brand new dedicated classroom and our fleet of Hughes 300 flight training helicopters are just a few ways NZHTA stands out from other organisations.

We now operate a base down south in Canterbury. Just 35 minutes drive from Christchurch, our base in Springfield is right at the foothill of the Southern Alps, which gives our students the chance to be exposed to some of the largest mountains in New Zealand. We also have the Waimakariri River for low-flying exercises and Christchurch International Airport both just a 5-10 minute flight away for controlled airspace training. 

But hey, don't just take our word for it. Visit our testimonials page or read below what some of our past students are saying about us!