Training Beyond the Standard
Training Beyond the Standard
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 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.
We share a collective passion for aviation, inspiring our students to excel.
Integrity and honesty are thefoundation of our operations.
We strive for excellence in all aspects of training and operations.
We prioritise individual attention and personalised training.
Our instructors are dedicated toimparting their knowledge and skills with enthusiasm.
We believe that enjoyment and apositive atmosphere enhance the learning experience.