{"id":563,"date":"2026-01-19T15:58:41","date_gmt":"2026-01-19T15:58:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gulfair-academy.com\/new\/?page_id=563"},"modified":"2026-06-07T19:06:42","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T19:06:42","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/gulfair-academy.com\/new\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"563\" class=\"elementor elementor-563\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-246b40a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"246b40a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3291bdc elementor-widget elementor-widget-gulf_about_split_content\" data-id=\"3291bdc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"gulf_about_split_content.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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                            <div class=\"split-sub text-[#4A8FD9] font-bold tracking-widest uppercase mb-4\">About us<\/div>\n                                        \n                                            <h2 class=\"split-title text-4xl md:text-5xl font-extrabold mb-4 text-[#1D3060] leading-tight\">Gulf Air Academy<\/h2>\n                    \n                    <!-- Intro paragraph -->\n                    <p class=\"text-gray-600 text-base leading-relaxed mb-8\">The first and only Arab academy in the world approved by EASA to train aviation professionals in Europe \u2014 we don't just train pilots, we build airline-ready professionals.<\/p>\n\n                    <!-- WHY BOXES GRID -->\n                    <div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 sm:grid-cols-2 gap-4 mb-8\">\n\n                        <div class=\"about-box flex items-start gap-4 bg-slate-50 border border-slate-100 rounded-2xl p-5 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition\">\n                            <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-[#1D3060] flex items-center justify-center text-white text-lg\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-certificate\"><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div>\n                                <h4 class=\"font-bold text-[#1D3060] mb-1\">EASA European Approval<\/h4>\n                                <p class=\"text-gray-500 text-sm leading-relaxed\">The strongest aviation licence in the world, recognised across Europe, the Middle East, and globally.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"about-box flex items-start gap-4 bg-slate-50 border border-slate-100 rounded-2xl p-5 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition\">\n                            <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-[#1D3060] flex items-center justify-center text-white text-lg\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-plane\"><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div>\n                                <h4 class=\"font-bold text-[#1D3060] mb-1\">Modern Fleet<\/h4>\n                                <p class=\"text-gray-500 text-sm leading-relaxed\">14+ training aircraft (Single & Multi Engine) equipped with Garmin G1000 avionics and FNPT II simulators.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"about-box flex items-start gap-4 bg-slate-50 border border-slate-100 rounded-2xl p-5 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition\">\n                            <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-[#1D3060] flex items-center justify-center text-white text-lg\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-users\"><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div>\n                                <h4 class=\"font-bold text-[#1D3060] mb-1\">Expert Instructor Team<\/h4>\n                                <p class=\"text-gray-500 text-sm leading-relaxed\">40+ professional flight instructors with experience from major airlines and air force backgrounds.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"about-box flex items-start gap-4 bg-slate-50 border border-slate-100 rounded-2xl p-5 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition\">\n                            <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-[#1D3060] flex items-center justify-center text-white text-lg\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-globe\"><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div>\n                                <h4 class=\"font-bold text-[#1D3060] mb-1\">Strong Global Presence<\/h4>\n                                <p class=\"text-gray-500 text-sm leading-relaxed\">7 training facilities in Greece, 20+ offices worldwide, and 90+ international partnerships.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"about-box flex items-start gap-4 bg-slate-50 border border-slate-100 rounded-2xl p-5 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition\">\n                            <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-[#1D3060] flex items-center justify-center text-white text-lg\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-route\"><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div>\n                                <h4 class=\"font-bold text-[#1D3060] mb-1\">Clear Path to the Airlines<\/h4>\n                                <p class=\"text-gray-500 text-sm leading-relaxed\">Integrated ATPL from zero to airline-ready pilot \u2014 designed to meet the exact requirements of modern carriers.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                        <div class=\"about-box flex items-start gap-4 bg-slate-50 border border-slate-100 rounded-2xl p-5 shadow-sm hover:shadow-md transition\">\n                            <div class=\"flex-shrink-0 w-10 h-10 rounded-xl bg-[#1D3060] flex items-center justify-center text-white text-lg\">\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-hands-helping\"><\/i>\n                            <\/div>\n                            <div>\n                                <h4 class=\"font-bold text-[#1D3060] mb-1\">Full Student Support<\/h4>\n                                <p class=\"text-gray-500 text-sm leading-relaxed\">Study visa, accommodation, transport, English courses, and continuous follow-up through graduation and beyond.<\/p>\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                                            <div>\n                            <a href=\"\/new\/contact-us\/\" class=\"split-btn inline-flex items-center gap-3 bg-[#1D3060] text-white px-10 py-4 rounded-full font-bold shadow-lg hover:shadow-xl transition-all duration-300 hover:-translate-y-1\">\n                                <span>Request More Info<\/span>\n                                <i class=\"fas fa-arrow-right\"><\/i>\n                            <\/a>\n                        <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-aa17bef elementor-widget elementor-widget-gulf_about_features_grid\" data-id=\"aa17bef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"gulf_about_features_grid.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <section class=\"py-20 px-6 font-sans bg-gray-50 w-full\" dir=\"ltr\">\n            <div class=\"max-w-7xl mx-auto\">\n                <div class=\"text-center mb-16\">\n                    <h2 class=\"grid-header text-4xl md:text-5xl font-extrabold text-[#1D3060]\">Why Choose GAA?<\/h2>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"features-grid grid gap-8\">\n                                        <div class=\"feature-card group relative p-10 rounded-3xl shadow-sm border border-gray-100 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-500 hover:-translate-y-2 hover:shadow-2xl\">\n                        <div class=\"absolute inset-0 z-0 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500\" style=\"background-image: none; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-overlay absolute inset-0 z-0 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"relative z-10 flex flex-col h-full\">\n                            <div class=\"item-num text-5xl font-extrabold text-[#4A8FD9] opacity-30 mb-6 transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white group-hover:opacity-100\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">01<\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"item-title text-2xl font-bold text-[#1D3060] mb-4 transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white\">Why Greece?<\/h3>\n                            <p class=\"item-desc text-gray-600 leading-relaxed transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white group-hover:opacity-90\">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\u2019s training.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"feature-card group relative p-10 rounded-3xl shadow-sm border border-gray-100 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-500 hover:-translate-y-2 hover:shadow-2xl\">\n                        <div class=\"absolute inset-0 z-0 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500\" style=\"background-image: none; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-overlay absolute inset-0 z-0 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"relative z-10 flex flex-col h-full\">\n                            <div class=\"item-num text-5xl font-extrabold text-[#4A8FD9] opacity-30 mb-6 transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white group-hover:opacity-100\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">02<\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"item-title text-2xl font-bold text-[#1D3060] mb-4 transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white\">Why Gulf Air Academy?<\/h3>\n                            <p class=\"item-desc text-gray-600 leading-relaxed transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white group-hover:opacity-90\">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 &amp; methods, assuring the best quality of training for our Future Pilots.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"feature-card group relative p-10 rounded-3xl shadow-sm border border-gray-100 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-500 hover:-translate-y-2 hover:shadow-2xl\">\n                        <div class=\"absolute inset-0 z-0 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500\" style=\"background-image: none; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-overlay absolute inset-0 z-0 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"relative z-10 flex flex-col h-full\">\n                            <div class=\"item-num text-5xl font-extrabold text-[#4A8FD9] opacity-30 mb-6 transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white group-hover:opacity-100\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">03<\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"item-title text-2xl font-bold text-[#1D3060] mb-4 transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white\">Our Goal<\/h3>\n                            <p class=\"item-desc text-gray-600 leading-relaxed transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white group-hover:opacity-90\">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: \u201cAchieve excellence in becoming pilots\u201d.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"feature-card group relative p-10 rounded-3xl shadow-sm border border-gray-100 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-500 hover:-translate-y-2 hover:shadow-2xl\">\n                        <div class=\"absolute inset-0 z-0 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500\" style=\"background-image: none; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-overlay absolute inset-0 z-0 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"relative z-10 flex flex-col h-full\">\n                            <div class=\"item-num text-5xl font-extrabold text-[#4A8FD9] opacity-30 mb-6 transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white group-hover:opacity-100\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">04<\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"item-title text-2xl font-bold text-[#1D3060] mb-4 transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white\">Multi-national crew<\/h3>\n                            <p class=\"item-desc text-gray-600 leading-relaxed transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white group-hover:opacity-90\">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.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"feature-card group relative p-10 rounded-3xl shadow-sm border border-gray-100 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-500 hover:-translate-y-2 hover:shadow-2xl\">\n                        <div class=\"absolute inset-0 z-0 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500\" style=\"background-image: none; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-overlay absolute inset-0 z-0 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"relative z-10 flex flex-col h-full\">\n                            <div class=\"item-num text-5xl font-extrabold text-[#4A8FD9] opacity-30 mb-6 transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white group-hover:opacity-100\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">05<\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"item-title text-2xl font-bold text-[#1D3060] mb-4 transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white\">Facilities<\/h3>\n                            <p class=\"item-desc text-gray-600 leading-relaxed transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white group-hover:opacity-90\">Gulf Air Academy is the only academy with both its headquarters &amp; operations located in Athens, providing quality experience, premises and ease of life for our students.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"feature-card group relative p-10 rounded-3xl shadow-sm border border-gray-100 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-500 hover:-translate-y-2 hover:shadow-2xl\">\n                        <div class=\"absolute inset-0 z-0 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500\" style=\"background-image: none; background-size: cover; background-position: center;\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"card-overlay absolute inset-0 z-0 opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-500\"><\/div>\n                        <div class=\"relative z-10 flex flex-col h-full\">\n                            <div class=\"item-num text-5xl font-extrabold text-[#4A8FD9] opacity-30 mb-6 transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white group-hover:opacity-100\" style=\"direction: ltr;\">06<\/div>\n                            <h3 class=\"item-title text-2xl font-bold text-[#1D3060] mb-4 transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white\">Safety<\/h3>\n                            <p class=\"item-desc text-gray-600 leading-relaxed transition-colors duration-500 group-hover:text-white group-hover:opacity-90\">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.<\/p>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5361e18 elementor-widget elementor-widget-gulf_approvals\" data-id=\"5361e18\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"gulf_approvals.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t        <section class=\"gulf-approvals w-full bg-white font-sans py-16\" dir=\"ltr\">\n            <div class=\"max-w-7xl mx-auto grid lg:grid-cols-2 gap-16 items-center\">\n                \n                <!-- Text Column (Centered) -->\n                <div class=\"text-center lg:text-left\">\n                    <h2 class=\"sec-title text-4xl font-bold mb-6\">Approved by European &amp; Hellenic Aviation Authorities<\/h2>\n                    <p class=\"sec-desc text-gray-700 text-lg leading-relaxed max-w-2xl ml-0 lg:mx-0 inline-block\">\n                        Being approved by EASA and the HCAA (Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority) we provide all kinds of EASA Pilot Licences.                    <\/p>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- Approvals Box Column -->\n                <div class=\"flex justify-center\">\n                    <div class=\"approvals-box w-full max-w-xl rounded-[32px] p-8 lg:p-12 border border-gray-100 shadow-sm\">\n                        <h3 class=\"box-main-title text-2xl font-bold mb-8 text-[#1D3060] text-center\">\n                            Official Approvals                        <\/h3>\n                        \n                        <div class=\"space-y-4\">\n                                                        <div class=\"approval-item p-6 rounded-2xl border 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               \n                <!-- Story Content -->\n                <div class=\"mb-16\">\n                                        <p class=\"intro-text text-2xl md:text-3xl text-gray-800 leading-relaxed mb-8 font-light\">\n                        Gulf Air Academy is the first Arabic-European EASA Approved Training Organization, established to deliver world-class aviation training with international recognition.                    <\/p>\n                                        \n                    <div class=\"main-content text-lg text-gray-700 leading-relaxed max-w-3xl mx-auto\">\n                        <p>With over 40 years of combined experience, we deliver the highest standards of pilot education.<\/p>                    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n\n                <!-- Stats Grid -->\n                <div class=\"grid grid-cols-2 md:grid-cols-4 gap-6\">\n                                        <div class=\"stat-card bg-gray-50 rounded-3xl p-6 border border-gray-100 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                 <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"stat-card bg-gray-50 rounded-3xl p-6 border border-gray-100 transition duration-300 hover:shadow-xl hover:bg-white hover:-translate-y-2\">\n                        <div class=\"stat-number text-4xl md:text-5xl font-bold text-[#1D3060] mb-2\">\n                            15                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"stat-label text-gray-500 font-medium text-sm md:text-base\">\n                            Nationalities                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"stat-card bg-gray-50 rounded-3xl p-6 border border-gray-100 transition duration-300 hover:shadow-xl hover:bg-white hover:-translate-y-2\">\n                        <div class=\"stat-number text-4xl md:text-5xl font-bold text-[#1D3060] mb-2\">\n                            2                        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"stat-label text-gray-500 font-medium text-sm md:text-base\">\n                            Bases: Athens &amp; Megara                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/section>\n\n        <style>\n            \/* Center-align WYSIWYG content *\/\n            .main-content p {\n                margin-bottom: 1.5rem;\n                text-align: center;\n            }\n            \/* Arabic Typography Support *\/\n            [dir=\"rtl\"] .intro-text, \n            [dir=\"rtl\"] .main-content p, \n            [dir=\"rtl\"] .stat-label {\n                line-height: 1.6;\n            }\n            \/* Direction fix for stats like \"40+\" or \"100%\" in RTL *\/\n            .stat-number {\n                direction: ltr;\n                unicode-bidi: isolate;\n                display: inline-block;\n            }\n        <\/style>\n        \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div 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What is the study material used in Gulf Air Academy?<\/span>\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down text-sm transition-transform duration-300\"><\/i>\n                        <\/button>\n                        <div class=\"acc-content max-h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out\">\n                            <div class=\"acc-a px-6 pb-6 text-gray-600 leading-relaxed\">\n                                Gulf Air Academy uses the best material in the industry, cooperating with CATS Aviation, one of the best providers in the UK &amp; the world for the ground and distance learning material.                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"acc-item bg-white border border-gray-200 rounded-2xl overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300\">\n                        <button class=\"acc-q w-full text-start p-6 flex items-center justify-between focus:outline-none font-bold text-lg text-[#1D3060]\" onclick=\"toggleAdvAccordion_11faded(this)\">\n                            <span class=\"pr-4 rtl:pl-4 rtl:pr-0\">2. At what age can I start my training to be a pilot?<\/span>\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down text-sm transition-transform duration-300\"><\/i>\n                        <\/button>\n                        <div class=\"acc-content max-h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out\">\n                            <div class=\"acc-a px-6 pb-6 text-gray-600 leading-relaxed\">\n                                You can start your Private Pilot Licence training at the age of 16 &amp; Commercial Pilot Licence (ATPL) at the age of 17.                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"acc-item bg-white border border-gray-200 rounded-2xl overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300\">\n                        <button class=\"acc-q w-full text-start p-6 flex items-center justify-between focus:outline-none font-bold text-lg text-[#1D3060]\" onclick=\"toggleAdvAccordion_11faded(this)\">\n                            <span class=\"pr-4 rtl:pl-4 rtl:pr-0\">3. Do I need to have a degree to Join Gulf Air Academy?<\/span>\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down text-sm transition-transform duration-300\"><\/i>\n                        <\/button>\n                        <div class=\"acc-content max-h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out\">\n                            <div class=\"acc-a px-6 pb-6 text-gray-600 leading-relaxed\">\n                                No, in order to begin your pilot training, you don\u2019t need to have any other degree. The only requirements are: the age limits mentioned above (depending on each course), sufficient knowledge of English &amp; for the applicant to be able to pass the Class I Medical (ATPL) \/Class II Medical (PPL).                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"acc-item bg-white border border-gray-200 rounded-2xl overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300\">\n                        <button class=\"acc-q w-full text-start p-6 flex items-center justify-between focus:outline-none font-bold text-lg text-[#1D3060]\" onclick=\"toggleAdvAccordion_11faded(this)\">\n                            <span class=\"pr-4 rtl:pl-4 rtl:pr-0\">4. How will I find a Job after graduation?<\/span>\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down text-sm transition-transform duration-300\"><\/i>\n                        <\/button>\n                        <div class=\"acc-content max-h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out\">\n                            <div class=\"acc-a px-6 pb-6 text-gray-600 leading-relaxed\">\n                                We provide our students with courses that offer a direct job placement at the end of it, guaranteeing a job opportunity to start their career. Gulf Air Academy has a dedicated course (ATPL + Flight Instructor + Job Opportunity) for a direct job placement with us, after the training finishes.                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"acc-item bg-white border border-gray-200 rounded-2xl overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300\">\n                        <button class=\"acc-q w-full text-start p-6 flex items-center justify-between focus:outline-none font-bold text-lg text-[#1D3060]\" onclick=\"toggleAdvAccordion_11faded(this)\">\n                            <span class=\"pr-4 rtl:pl-4 rtl:pr-0\">5. Can I work &amp; do my training at the same time?<\/span>\n                            <i class=\"fas fa-chevron-down text-sm transition-transform duration-300\"><\/i>\n                        <\/button>\n                        <div class=\"acc-content max-h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300 ease-in-out\">\n                            <div class=\"acc-a px-6 pb-6 text-gray-600 leading-relaxed\">\n                                Yes, you can. We understand the different circumstances &amp; needs of each one, therefore we can tailor our courses to fit your needs within the requirements of EASA to help you complete the training in the best way for you.                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"acc-item bg-white border border-gray-200 rounded-2xl overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300\">\n                        <button class=\"acc-q w-full text-start p-6 flex items-center justify-between focus:outline-none font-bold text-lg text-[#1D3060]\" onclick=\"toggleAdvAccordion_11faded(this)\">\n                            <span class=\"pr-4 rtl:pl-4 rtl:pr-0\">6. 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The fees can be done in instalments throughout the duration of your training, depending on the course and its duration.                            <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"acc-item bg-white border border-gray-200 rounded-2xl overflow-hidden transition-all duration-300\">\n                        <button class=\"acc-q w-full text-start p-6 flex items-center justify-between focus:outline-none font-bold text-lg text-[#1D3060]\" onclick=\"toggleAdvAccordion_11faded(this)\">\n                            <span class=\"pr-4 rtl:pl-4 rtl:pr-0\">7. 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