Nelson Aviation College

Summary

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:

Chief Flying Instructor (CFI): Marcus Day

Training & Development/ Safety Manager: Jackie Day

Flight Operations Officer: Thomas Piercy

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: 2
• B- Category Instructors: 8
• C- Category Instructors: 8

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.

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.