Ground crew member guiding a propeller airplane on the runway during sunset.

Begin Your Aviation Career With Us

Begin your aviation career with us.

Tēnā koutou katoa, nau mai haere mai ki te JNP Aviation Training.

Get hands-on training and industry recognised qualifications that get you into the aviation and airport industry.

Aviation is a dynamic industry that is expanding fast and needs more skilled, passionate individuals to match this growth — from pilots and flight support, to ground operations, aeronautical engineers, and maintenance technicians. With an ageing workforce and growing demand, opportunities have never been greater for the next generation of aviation and airport professionals - so we're glad you're here.

At JNP Aviation Training (JNPAT), we prepare you for a successful career in aviation with practical, hands-on learning that builds real-world skills and confidence. Our innovative programmes cater to everyone — from secondary students exploring their options to school leavers, career changers, and current airport & aviation professionals looking to advance through NZQA-recognised credentials and qualifications.

As a trusted Category One tertiary provider, JNPAT combines industry partnerships, practical experience, and strong career-focused training to ensure you’re job-ready and well-positioned for success in this high-demand field.

Put yourself on the runway to success - explore our range of courses below.

More than just a training provider...

JNP Aviation Training is a supportive workplace tertiary provider that aims to provide the tools and culturally inclusive space to enable people to be part of a learning environment that promotes well-being, growth and employment pathways. Mā te rongo, ka mōhio; mā te mōhio; ka mārama.

About us
Airport worker in a neon safety vest loading black suitcase onto luggage cart filled with various suitcases.Airport ground staff in orange vest guiding a propeller airplane on the tarmac with control tower in the background.Two men closely working together at a wooden workbench inside a workshop, focusing on a small project with tools and papers around.
Two ground crew members in Air New Zealand uniforms preparing a propeller airplane on the runway with one directing the plane using hand signals.

Lastest news

Explore our latest news with events and stories from within our community and across the aviation industry.

All news
New Micro-Credential in Aeronautical Engineering launching in Tauranga!

We are launching a new micro-credential for secondary school students for term 3!

Aviation Ground Handling Micro-Credential - Take Off

The learners complete Aviation Ground Handling Micro-Credential through their bay of plenty secondary school gateway

We're on the move and expanding!

We are really excited to announce that we are relocating and expanding! We're now operating from our dynamic new space within the Classic Flyers workshop.

Who we work with

At JNPAT our strength lies in the partnerships we forge with leaders across aviation, education and community support advocates.

Find out more
AEANZ Aircraft Association of New Zealand
Flying NZ
Ringa Hora
Te Puna Ora o Mataatua – Tū Māia Rangatahi
Te Puni Kōkiri
MSD
Tauranga Airport
Classic Flyers
Wanganui Aero Club
Tauranga Aero Club
Pasifika in the Bay
Pacific Growth
Air New Zealand
JNP Aviation
Smiling man wearing a high-visibility yellow vest standing on an airport tarmac with a small airplane and safety cones in the background.

Contact us

If you’d like to find out more and speak to one of our team we’d love to hear from you.

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