Aviation and Airport Services

Ringa Hora develops and maintains professional training qualifications and standards for a wide range of industry roles, from pilots, air traffic services and aeronautical engineers to flight attendants and ground crew.

Engineering

Aeronautical engineers plan, carry out and supervise the manufacture, modification and maintenance of all types of aircraft, including fixed-wing, rotary, as well as space vehicles, together with flight simulators, and flight components and instruments. 

  • Qualifications

    Find an Aeronautical Engineering qualification

    New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Pre-Employment Skills) (Level 3) (130 credits) [NZQF Ref: 2898(external link)]

    New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Storekeeping (Aviation Parts Handling/Aviation Toolstore) (Level 3) (70 credits) [NZQF Ref: 2902(external link)]

    New Zealand Certificate in Aircraft Servicing (Level 3) (80 credits) [NZQF Ref: 2903(external link)]

    New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Workplace Introductory Skills) (Level 4) (120 credits) [NZQF Ref: 2901(external link)]

    New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Aircraft Manufacture) (Level 4) (120 credits) [NZQF Ref: 2908(external link)]

    New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Specialist Support) (Level 4) with strands in General Aviation; Aeronautical Composites; Aeronautical Electroplating; Aeronautical Machining; Aeronautical Non Destructive Testing; Aircraft Furnishings and Equipment; Aircraft Mechanical; Aircraft Painting; Aircraft Powerplant; Aircraft Structures; Armament; Avionics; and Rotorcraft (120 credits) [NZQF Ref: 2900(external link)]

    New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Applied Skills) (Level 4) with strands in Aeronautical Composites, Aeronautical Non Destructive Testing, Aircraft Mechanical, Aircraft Powerplant, Aircraft Structures, Armament, Avionic Electrical Repair, Avionic Instrument Repair, Avionic Radio Repair, Avionic Maintenance, and Rotorcraft (210 credits) [NZQF Ref: 2909(external link)]

    New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Gas Turbine Overhaul) (Level 4) (200 credits) [NZQF Ref: 2910(external link)]

    New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Maintenance Control) (Level 4) (43 credits) [NZQF Ref: 2911(external link)]

    New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Maintenance Planning) (Level 5) (120 credits) [NZQF Ref: 2904(external link)]

    New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (European Regulations) (Level 5) with strands in Mechanical and Avionics (245 credits) [NZQF Ref: 2133(external link)]

    New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Technical Support) (Level 6) (130 credits) [NZQF Ref: 2906(external link)]

    New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Quality Assurance) (Level 6) (134 credits) [NZQF Ref: 2905(external link)]

    New Zealand Certificate in Aeronautical Engineering (Production Control) (Level 6) (55 credits) [NZQF Ref: 2899(external link)]

    New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Maintenance Certification (Level 6) with strands in Aeroplane, Rotorcraft, Powerplant Piston, Powerplant Turbine, Electrical, Instrument, and Radio (240 credits) [NZQF Ref: 2907(external link)]

    New Zealand Certificate in Aerospace Engineering (Level 4) [NZQF Ref: 4741(external link)]

    New Zealand Diploma in Aeronautical Engineering (Production Control) (Level 6) [NZQF Ref: 4742(external link)]

  • Standards

    Find an Aeronautical Engineering standard

    Search for aeronautical engineering unit standards here Aeronautical Engineering(external link)

  • Current and upcoming reviews

    Standards

    2023: 12 Aviation - Core unit standards are currently under revision and has been submitted to NZQA for approval. Click here(external link) for more information.

     

     

  • Completed reviews

    2022 Review of Aeronautical Engineering suite of qualifications was completed. Here is the link to the change report(external link) on the NZQA website

    2022 Review of Aeronautical Maintenance Certification unit standards was completed. Here is the link to the change report(external link) on NZQA website

Ground Operations

Airport operations covers a variety of roles including airline check-in, ramp operations, air cargo, maintenance of facilities, safety, aircraft cleaning, and security.

Flight Operations

From flight attendants to air traffic controllers and commercial and non-commercial helicopter or aeroplane pilots, Ringa Hora develops and maintains qualifications and standards. They are used by the aviation industry to ensure people have the required skills, knowledge and professional qualifications to provide passengers with good service and safe travel.

Ringa Hora WDC works with industry, employers, professional groups, and other stakeholders to develop qualifications that are fit for purpose.  If you wish to be involved in any of the current or upcoming reviews, provide feedback, or have any questions, please email qualifications@ringahora.nz