Study with Airways

Study Abroad with Airways Training

Airways Training's Study Abroad programmes give air traffic services students the opportunity to add an international experience to their education, at world-leading training establishments in New Zealand.

This is a unique experience for students who want to experience living in New Zealand, immerse themselves in the English language, and gain expert training from some of the best ATC/Air Traffic Management (ATM) instructors in the world.

Studying in NZ

Airways' main training campus is located in Christchurch, the largest city in the South Island of New Zealand with a population of 390,000. Only 10 minutes from Christchurch International Airport, the training centre features state-of-the-art equipment, with highly realistic ATC simulators and dedicated computer laboratories.

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New Zealand - a great place to live and study

Situated in the South Pacific and with a population of just 4.9 million people, New Zealand is renowned for its pleasant, affordable, and safe lifestyle. New Zealand's unique landscape encompasses everything from golden beaches to snow-capped mountains, offering an abundance of outdoor pursuits to enjoy - including fishing, snow sports, hiking and water sports. Check out the Study in New Zealand website for more info.

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* What you need to know before studying with us *

There are some points to note before you can study air traffic control training in New Zealand:

Visa availability: The New Zealand Government has paused issuing new student visas, therefore it is unlikely that you will be able to study with us at our academy in New Zealand at this time. However, we can keep your details and get in touch, if this status changes.
For individual students: you'll need to check with the ANSP in your country to see if they will recognise our qualifications, and allow you to work in your own country.
You can only train to work in New Zealand as an air traffic controller, if you are a New Zealand resident or Australian citizen.

*You can study the ICAO 051 Licensing Subjects course through AKO, our virtual training academy. This course is a theoretical pre-requisite that must be completed before beginning any simulation courses, for example aerodrome control or surveillance control.

As at 27 October 2021