Air Hawke’s Bay is the wholly-owned company of the Hawke’s Bay & East Coast Aero Club Inc and operates from the Hastings Aerodrome. Air Hawke’s Bay specialises in providing full-time integrated fixed wing pilot flight training for both domestic and international students, and air charter services.

AHB has eighteen experienced instructors to operate an aircraft fleet that includes Piper Tomahawks and Cherokees, Cessna 172s (glass cockpit), Rockwell Commander and Twin Engine Piper Senecas. These aircraft are supported with CAA approved simulators

Personnel
A Board of Directors governs Air Hawke’s Bay. The Board oversees the strategic direction and management of the company in close association with its CEO. Management and staff have a dedication to customer service and a commitment to a clear corporate safety culture. All Operations are conducted in a safe, effective, and efficient manner so that the customer receives the best service we can provide at the time.

There are 18 qualified instructors supported by a devoted team of administration staff.

Government Certified and Approved
Air Hawke’s Bay was the first New Zealand Flight Training Provider to be accredited with CAA Part 141and is also approved Air Transport Operations that is conducted under New Zealand Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Part 135 certification.

The organisation has New Zealand Qualification Authority accreditation and is also a Signatory to the Code or Practice for International Students.

The above approvals and certifications and our 80 years of pilot training experience are all indicators to show you that our Company is being run to high quality management standards and is a well recognized, stable and successful establishment.

Hastings Aerodrome
Our Aerodrome is called the Hastings Aerodrome and is adjacent a small township called Bridge Pa. It is situated on the Heretaunga Plains 2kms south of the western suburbs of Hastings and 4kms from the Hastings City centre. There are two eighteen hole golf courses adjacent to the Aerodrome. A Gliding Club, Skydiver Club, two Helicopter Operators, Aircraft Avionics and Engineers and two Aerial Agricultural Operators are based on the aerodrome.

There is also a New Zealand Aerial Mapping Company and an Aircraft Servicing and Sales Business. There are many privately owned aircraft at Hastings along with a group of Amateur Aircraft Builders.

The main runway is 3500ft long, sealed and has night lighting installed. The parallel grass runway is 3000ft long. The grass/seal cross runway is about 2000ft long. Fuel and oil are available. There are four Instrument Approaches into Hastings and up to eight different Instrument Approaches within five minutes from take-off at Hastings. All Approaches are available for Instrument training

Onsite Accommodation
We have accommodation based on the aerodrome and other options within the City. All accommodation is self contained with suitable cooking and washing facilities. Internet access is available at both sites. Accommodation is $NZ130.00 per week payable a month in advance. A Tenancy Agreement is required to be completed prior to occupancy that outlines the terms and rules of behavior to be observed. For any queries regarding accommodation, please contact the Administration Manager.