{"id":4355,"date":"2016-06-03T11:14:19","date_gmt":"2016-06-03T08:14:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ast-studies.gr\/en\/about-us\/"},"modified":"2026-09-23T11:59:58","modified_gmt":"2026-09-23T08:59:58","slug":"ast-profile","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ast-studies.gr\/en\/ast-profile\/","title":{"rendered":"AST PROFILE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8; color: #666;\">\n<section style=\"margin-bottom: 55px;\">\n<h1 style=\"font-size: 42px; line-height: 1.15; font-weight: 400; color: #333; margin: 0 0 12px;\">AST \u2013 Airline Services Training<\/h1>\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 24px; line-height: 1.4; font-weight: 400; color: #333; margin: 0 0 25px;\">Specialised Training in Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality Since 1970<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 19px;\"><strong>More than five decades of training and professional preparation.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>AST \u2013 Airline Services Training<\/strong> was founded in <strong>1970<\/strong> to provide specialised professional education for people who wish to build a career in aviation, airports, travel services and the modern world of premium hospitality.<\/p>\n<p>Over the decades, AST has evolved alongside the industry, continuously updating its programmes, equipment and training facilities with one clear objective: <strong>to ensure that every student enters the professional world genuinely prepared.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"margin: 55px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.3; color: #333; margin: 0 0 18px;\">From 1970 to Today<\/h2>\n<p>AST graduates have followed professional paths with airlines, airports, ground handling companies, travel agencies and tourism businesses.<\/p>\n<p>More than five decades of experience allow us to understand the real requirements of the professions we teach and to continually adapt our training to the needs of the market.<\/p>\n<p>With the trust of our students, consistency and professionalism, we have helped generations of young people turn their aspirations into reality and begin their own journey in aviation and tourism.<\/p>\n<p>The renewal of our facilities marked a new chapter for AST: a modern training environment designed around our students\u2019 needs, from their first dream to their first professional steps.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 35px 30px; margin: 50px 0; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.3; color: #333; text-align: center; margin: 0 0 18px;\">Approved Cabin Crew Training<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 45px; margin: 25px 0 30px;\">\n<div style=\"text-align: center; flex: 0 1 300px;\">\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"188\" width=\"300\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 260px; width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ast-studies.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/002.jpg?resize=300%2C188&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority \u2013 AST Cabin Crew Training\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #777; margin-top: 10px;\">Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; flex: 0 1 300px;\">\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" height=\"111\" width=\"300\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 300px; width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ast-studies.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/001-2.jpg?resize=300%2C111&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"EASA Cabin Crew Training \u2013 AST\" \/><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #777; margin-top: 10px;\">EASA<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto 15px;\">AST is an approved training organisation providing <strong>Initial Cabin Crew Training<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center; max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto;\">Following successful completion of the required training and process, students can proceed towards obtaining a <strong>Cabin Crew Attestation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 19px; text-align: center; margin: 25px 0 0;\"><strong>EL-CCTO-005<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"margin: 60px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.3; color: #333; margin: 0 0 18px;\">Cabin Crew Training with Real Training Equipment<\/h2>\n<p>At AST, Cabin Crew training is not limited to theory. Students train with real, specialised <strong>Cabin Safety &amp; Service Equipment<\/strong>, becoming familiar with cabin safety, service and operational procedures before entering the professional environment.<\/p>\n<p>Practical training takes place in an organised learning environment with aircraft seats, Business Class seats, service trolleys and Cabin Safety &amp; Demonstration Equipment.<\/p>\n<style>\n.ast-equipment-gallery {\n    display: grid;\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(12,1fr);\n    gap: 16px;\n    margin: 35px 0;\n}<\/p>\n<p>.ast-equipment-photo {\n    overflow: hidden;\n    border-radius: 18px;\n    background: #edf0f3;\n    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(25,35,48,.12);\n}<\/p>\n<p>.ast-equipment-photo img {\n    width: 100%;\n    height: 100%;\n    min-height: 250px;\n    display: block;\n    object-fit: cover;\n    transition: transform .45s ease;\n}<\/p>\n<p>.ast-equipment-photo:hover img {\n    transform: scale(1.045);\n}<\/p>\n<p>.ast-equipment-photo:nth-child(1),\n.ast-equipment-photo:nth-child(2) {\n    grid-column: span 6;\n}<\/p>\n<p>.ast-equipment-photo:nth-child(3),\n.ast-equipment-photo:nth-child(4),\n.ast-equipment-photo:nth-child(5) {\n    grid-column: span 4;\n}<\/p>\n<p>@media(max-width:700px) {\n    .ast-equipment-gallery {\n        grid-template-columns: 1fr;\n        gap: 14px;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .ast-equipment-photo:nth-child(n) {\n        grid-column: span 1;\n    }<\/p>\n<p>    .ast-equipment-photo img {\n        min-height: 230px;\n    }\n}\n<\/style>\n<div class=\"ast-equipment-gallery\">\n<div class=\"ast-equipment-photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ast-studies.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/8F515FB1-7C17-4B22-83AC-8CD72061780E.png?w=1060&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"AST Cabin Crew training equipment\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"ast-equipment-photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ast-studies.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/743021F1-C806-496C-A42A-81F6695D06A6.png?w=1060&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Practical Cabin Crew training at AST\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"ast-equipment-photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ast-studies.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/A930D11E-D79E-401E-9A8C-C6066471C4D2.png?w=1060&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"AST professional training equipment\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"ast-equipment-photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ast-studies.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/B5105D43-4A30-47C2-BBDE-05CA8874DC87.png?w=1060&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"AST practical aviation training\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"ast-equipment-photo\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ast-studies.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/EB44175B-3B9E-4632-B59B-3159C3C351DE.png?w=1060&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"AST training facilities in Athens\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 30px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 35px 0;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 23px; line-height: 1.35; color: #333; margin: 0 0 18px;\">Training equipment includes:<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 24px; margin: 0;\">\n<li><strong>Aircraft seats<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Business Class seats<\/strong> for Cabin Service practice<\/li>\n<li><strong>Passenger Oxygen Masks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Passenger &amp; Infant Life Vests<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>PBE \u2013 Protective Breathing Equipment<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Passenger Safety Belts<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Crew Safety Belts \/ Harnesses<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Baby Loops<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Cabin Safety &amp; Demonstration Equipment<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Food &amp; Beverage Trolley Carts<\/strong> for practical service training<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #b89b5e; padding: 8px 0 8px 25px; margin: 35px 0;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 19px; margin: 0;\"><strong>Our goal is for every student to know the equipment, understand its use and practise real procedures before entering the professional environment.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"margin: 60px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.3; color: #333; margin: 0 0 18px;\">2020: AST Expands into VIP Aviation &amp; Yachting<\/h2>\n<p>In <strong>2020<\/strong>, AST took another important step in its development by introducing <strong>VIP Cabin Crew<\/strong> and <strong>Yacht Steward\/ess<\/strong> programmes.<\/p>\n<p>This new training direction opened the way to professional opportunities in Business Aviation, yachting and luxury hospitality.<\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 30px 0 35px;\">\n<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 950px; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto; border-radius: 5px;\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/ast-studies.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/yacht-vip-equipment.png?w=1060&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"AST VIP Cabin Crew and Yacht Steward\/ess Training\" \/><\/div>\n<div style=\"background: #f7f7f7; padding: 30px; border-radius: 5px; margin: 0 0 35px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 23px; line-height: 1.35; color: #333; margin: 0 0 18px;\">Training focused on real experience<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 24px; margin: 0;\">\n<li><strong>VIP Cabin Service<\/strong> and high-standard guest care<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fine Dining Service<\/strong> and professional table setting<\/li>\n<li>Food and beverage preparation and presentation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Premium Passenger &amp; Guest Service<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Practical training in <strong>Yacht Hospitality<\/strong> procedures<\/li>\n<li>Cabin and guest-area preparation<\/li>\n<li>Professional presentation, grooming and etiquette<\/li>\n<li><strong>VIP Aviation &amp; Luxury Yachting<\/strong> standards<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin-top: 35px;\">\n<a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 13px 22px; margin: 5px; background: #333; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/ast-studies.gr\/en\/vip-cabin-crew-training\/\">VIP Cabin Crew<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 13px 22px; margin: 5px; background: #333; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/ast-studies.gr\/en\/yacht-stewardess-training-athens\/\">Yacht Steward\/ess<\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"margin: 60px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.3; color: #333; margin: 0 0 18px;\">How We Train<\/h2>\n<p>Every professional direction has different requirements. That is why training at AST is adapted to the real focus of each programme.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin: 30px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; background: #f7f7f7; padding: 25px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #333; margin-top: 0;\">Knowledge<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Theory, regulations, procedures and professional standards.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; background: #f7f7f7; padding: 25px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #333; margin-top: 0;\">Practice<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Practical exercises, equipment use, simulations and real service scenarios.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 280px; background: #f7f7f7; padding: 25px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #333; margin-top: 0;\">Professional Readiness<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\">Preparation for recruitment, interviews and your first professional role.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"margin: 60px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.3; color: #333; margin: 0 0 18px;\">Training Continues into Your Career<\/h2>\n<p>The relationship between AST and each student does not end when classes finish. Our support continues with the aim of helping graduates prepare for their entry into the job market.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 25px;\">\n<li>Professional CV Preparation<\/li>\n<li>Interview Preparation<\/li>\n<li>Online Applications<\/li>\n<li>Recruitment Guidance<\/li>\n<li>Assessment Preparation<\/li>\n<li>Grooming &amp; Professional Appearance<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifelong Career Guidance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background: #f7f7f7; text-align: center; padding: 30px; margin: 35px 0; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 46px; line-height: 1; color: #b89b5e; font-weight: 600;\">90%<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #333; margin-top: 10px;\">Job Placement Success<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/ast-studies.gr\/en\/career\/\">Discover AST career support and graduate success \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"margin: 60px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.3; color: #333; margin: 0 0 18px;\">Training Programmes<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; margin: 30px 0;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; background: #f7f7f7; padding: 25px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #333; margin-top: 0;\">Cabin Crew<\/h3>\n<p>EASA Cabin Crew Attestation training, combining theoretical and practical learning with specialised Cabin Safety Equipment.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/ast-studies.gr\/en\/cabin-crew-training-athens\/\">Explore the programme \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; background: #f7f7f7; padding: 25px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #333; margin-top: 0;\">Ground Operations &amp; Travel Agent<\/h3>\n<p>Training for airlines, airports, ground handling and travel services.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/ast-studies.gr\/en\/ground-operations-travel-agent\/\">Explore the programme \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; background: #f7f7f7; padding: 25px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #333; margin-top: 0;\">VIP Cabin Crew<\/h3>\n<p>Specialised training in Business Aviation, premium service and the VIP passenger experience.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/ast-studies.gr\/en\/vip-cabin-crew-training\/\">Explore the programme \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex: 1 1 300px; background: #f7f7f7; padding: 25px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #333; margin-top: 0;\">Yacht Steward\/ess<\/h3>\n<p>Specialised training for careers in yachting and luxury hospitality.<\/p>\n<p><a style=\"font-weight: 600;\" href=\"https:\/\/ast-studies.gr\/en\/yacht-stewardess-training-athens\/\">Explore the programme \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"margin: 55px 0 45px; border-top: 1px solid #ddd; padding-top: 38px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 32px; line-height: 1.3; color: #333; margin: 0 0 25px;\">Frequently Asked Questions About AST<\/h2>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #333; margin: 0 0 8px;\">When was AST established?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">AST \u2013 Airline Services Training was established in <strong>1970<\/strong> and has been active in professional aviation and tourism education ever since.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #333; margin: 0 0 8px;\">Is AST an approved Cabin Crew Training Organisation?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Yes. AST is an approved organisation for Initial Cabin Crew Training under approval <strong>EL-CCTO-005<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #333; margin: 0 0 8px;\">Does training include practical learning?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Yes. AST uses real and specialised Cabin Safety, Service and Demonstration Equipment for practical training.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 25px;\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #333; margin: 0 0 8px;\">Which programmes does AST offer?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Cabin Crew, Ground Operations &amp; Travel Agent, VIP Cabin Crew, Yacht Steward\/ess and specialised aviation seminars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 21px; color: #333; margin: 0 0 8px;\">Does AST provide career guidance?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin: 0;\">Yes. Support includes CV preparation, interview preparation, recruitment guidance and lifelong career guidance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"border-left: 4px solid #b89b5e; padding: 10px 0 10px 25px; margin: 55px 0;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 30px; line-height: 1.3; color: #333; margin: 0 0 12px;\">More Than a School<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 0;\">From 1970 to today, AST continues to invest in the quality of its training, equipment and facilities \u2014 and above all, in the professional development of the people who trust us.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"text-align: center; background: #f4f4f4; padding: 42px 30px; margin-top: 45px; border-radius: 5px;\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size: 34px; line-height: 1.25; color: #333; margin: 0 0 18px;\">Get to Know AST<\/h2>\n<p style=\"max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto 25px;\">Learn about our programmes, visit our facilities and find the professional path that suits you.<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"><strong>AST \u2013 Airline Services Training<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 5px 0;\">25 Syngrou Avenue, Athens, Greece<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 5px 0;\"><a href=\"tel:+302109249518\">+30 210 9249518<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"margin: 5px 0 25px;\"><a href=\"mailto:info@ast-studies.gr\">info@ast-studies.gr<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 14px 27px; background: #333; color: #fff; text-decoration: none; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 3px;\" href=\"https:\/\/ast-studies.gr\/en\/contact-us\/\">Request Information \/ Book an Appointment<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>AST \u2013 Airline Services Training Specialised Training in Aviation, Tourism and Hospitality Since 1970 More than five decades of training and professional preparation. 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