Training Beyond the Standard

About Nelson Aviation College

General Overview

Nelson Aviation College (NAC) is a premier flight training institution located in Motueka, New Zealand. Established in 1978, NAC has built a reputation for excellence in aviation training.

Our college is led by Giles and Katrina Witney, who serve as the CEO and Finance Manager respectively. They are supported by a dedicated management team comprising:

General Manager - Operations: Marcus Day
Chief Flying Instructor (CFI): Brad Keay
Training & Development/ Safety Manager: Jackie Day

Together with a three-person administration team, NAC boasts twelve full-time instructors, ensuring comprehensive and personalised training for each student.

Our Instructing Team
A- Category Flight Examiners: 3
B- Category Instructors: 8
C- Category Instructors: 6

Our highly qualified instructors bring a wealth of experience and expertise to the training programmes, contributing to our consistently high pass rates and sterling reputation.

Read our latest NZQA External Evaluation and Review from the New Zealand Qualification Authority.

Our Core Values

Our reputation has developed because the College is dedicated to the goal of seeing our students succeed as professional pilots.
The pass rates achieved reflect the high standards set by Nelson Aviation College.

We believe that our personalised approach assists trainees to attain both a high standard of flying skill and a professional attitude towards the aviation environment. Our emphasis on flight safety has never been more important. With thorough effective training, students will gain complete safety awareness as they develop their skills and knowledge.

Zest for aviation

We share a collective passion for aviation, inspiring our students to excel.

Our word is everything

Integrity and honesty are the foundation of our operations.

Near enough is not good enough

We strive for excellence in all aspects of training and operations.

Students are not numbers

We prioritise individual attention and personalised training.

Passion for
teaching

Our instructors are dedicated toimparting their knowledge and skills with enthusiasm.

Have fun

We believe that enjoyment and apositive atmosphere enhance the learning experience.