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Certificate in Flight Attending & Aviation

Icon - LevelLevel 4
Icon - Duration14 weeks

This course covers all things aviation, from grooming to customer service, safety and emergency procedures and more. Ideal for those dreaming of a career as a flight attendant or cabin crew member, or in airline operations.

 

This course includes

  • Aviation terminology

  • Flight and aircraft components

  • Customer service: providing food and beverage in flight

  • Communicating with customers

  • Managing conflict onboard an aircraft

  • Aviation medicine

  • Cabin preparation pre-flight

  • Responsible service of alcohol

  • Plus loads more!

 

New for 2025

This course now offers flexible class times, designed to support those who have work and other commitments. Contact the NZST team to learn more about our morning sessions (8.30am-12.30pm) and afternoon sessions (12.30pm-4.30pm). Enrol with us early for the best chance at securing your preferred schedule.

 

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Special Features

 

 

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Small Classes

You won’t get lost in the crowd, with class sizes of around 22 students

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Inspiring Tutors

Get the ultimate learning experience from industry-leading tutors with world-class knowledge

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Practical Training

You’ll spend time at our Auckland Airport campus, making use of our fully operational 737 cabin for training purposes

 

 

 

Course start dates

 

2024 intakes

2025 intakes

 

 

Career Opportunities

  • Flight Attendant or cabin crew member* 

  • Airport customer services representative 

*Please note - Most airlines prefer applicants with customer service experience so it is recommended that you have two years of customer service experience or plan to enrol in the Level 5 Diploma in Tourism & Travel Management after finishing this programme. This will give you the chance to gain valuable customer service experience through a domestic or international internship, and other employment opportunities before applying for flight attendant roles.

 

 

New Zealand Certificate in Aviation (Flight Attendant) - Level 4

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Domestic Students

Applicants must:

  • Be 18 or over upon completion of the qualification due to the requirements of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (2012)*

  • Have achieved a minimum of NCEA Level 2 (with the recommended mix of subjects, including literacy and numeracy), or have an acceptable equivalent level of secondary education from a recognised education institution overseas or;

  • Have completed a Level 3 qualification, or equivalent, in Tourism, Travel or Hospitality.

Special admission may be granted to applicants with no formal qualifications but who have evidence of relevant prior learning or work experience.

*Please note: if you do not meet the entry requirements above but are interested in this course, please don't hesitate to book some time to chat through your options with one of our friendly course advisors. You can do this by filling out the 'Get more Info' form above.

Additional information

You must be able to 

  • Gain a passport without restrictions

  • Meet the relevant aviation regulatory authority, Civil Aviation (CAA), or NZ Defense Force (NZDF) security vetting standards

Students should also be able to swim, including (but not limited to):

  • Swim freestyle (overarm) 25 metres, in swimmers

  • Swim 50 metres, any style within a 2 minute time frame, in clothing and lifejacket

  • Tread water for 2.5 mins

  • Rescue swim (drag a partner) 25 metres, and swap over

International Students

Applicants must:

  • Be 18 years or older on commencing the programme.

  • Demonstrate a level of English language competency equivalent to IELTS level 5.5 (academic), with no band less than 5.

Course costs details for domestic students are available here, course costs for international students are available here.

Find out more about fees free study options.

 

 

What's next

INTERNSHIPS AVAILABLE

Diploma in Tourism & Travel Management

Icon - LevelLevel 5
Icon - Duration32 weeks

This programme includes modules in tourism marketing, sustainability in tourism, as well as a case-study on Disney World. Meaning you'll have heaps of fun while you learn how to channel your passion for tourism into a career.

 

Qualifications are issued by Yoobee Colleges Ltd. Yoobee Colleges Ltd is an NZQA Category 1 provider, the highest rating a school can be awarded by the Government.

Term dates are subject to change pending enrolment numbers, availability and unforeseen funding fluctuations. Yoobee Colleges Ltd reserves the right to modify schedules to make sure the College runs well and students are offered the best learning experience.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

You can enrol in our Flight Attending programme to get the ultimate experience and open doors to a career in flight attending.

Flight attendants usually earn $48K-$50K per year. (Source: www.careers.govt.nz).

Flight attendants often get to experience extensive travel, both domestically and internationally. A career in flight attending can provide opportunities to explore diverse cultures and places.

 

 

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