Gulf Air Academy
The first and only Arab academy in the world approved by EASA to train aviation professionals in Europe — we don't just train pilots, we build airline-ready professionals.
EASA European Approval
The strongest aviation licence in the world, recognised across Europe, the Middle East, and globally.
Modern Fleet
14+ training aircraft (Single & Multi Engine) equipped with Garmin G1000 avionics and FNPT II simulators.
Expert Instructor Team
40+ professional flight instructors with experience from major airlines and air force backgrounds.
Strong Global Presence
7 training facilities in Greece, 20+ offices worldwide, and 90+ international partnerships.
Clear Path to the Airlines
Integrated ATPL from zero to airline-ready pilot — designed to meet the exact requirements of modern carriers.
Full Student Support
Study visa, accommodation, transport, English courses, and continuous follow-up through graduation and beyond.
Why Choose GAA?
Why Greece?
The weather is one of the main factors influencing aviation training, and it rarely creates issues in Greece! Thanks to fantastic weather conditions, we schedule flights 340 days a year, which adds to the safety of our student’s training.
Why Gulf Air Academy?
Established based on expert studies from around the world, Gulf Air Academy is taking the aviation training industry to a new level by using state-of-the-art teaching technologies & methods, assuring the best quality of training for our Future Pilots.
Our Goal
At Gulf Air Academy we aim on providing the highest training standards in the best environment there can be, assuring that our students will remain focused on their goal: “Achieve excellence in becoming pilots”.
Multi-national crew
With a crew originating from 7+ different countries we present a friendly adaptive, multi-national atmosphere, that can help anyone fit in. Our professional multi-lingual staff is always there to offer support.
Facilities
Gulf Air Academy is the only academy with both its headquarters & operations located in Athens, providing quality experience, premises and ease of life for our students.
Safety
Safety is the main priority in Gulf Air Academy. We go beyond the EASA requirements by having Personalized safety checklists for our fleet to familiarize students with emergency plans during flight.
Approved by European & Hellenic Aviation Authorities
Being approved by EASA and the HCAA (Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority) we provide all kinds of EASA Pilot Licences.
Official Approvals
Gulf Air Academy is the first Arabic-European EASA Approved Training Organization, established to deliver world-class aviation training with international recognition.
With over 40 years of combined experience, we deliver the highest standards of pilot education.
Located in the Heart of Athens.
Located in the heart of Athens, with flying bases in Megara.
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