Pilot Recruitment at RYANAIR

Flight Crew minimum requirements

Requirements for Pilot applications: You must speak fluent English, posses a current Class One Medical and EU passport without any restrictions (applications are accepted from citizens of the accession countries which joined the EU in 2004).There is no cost for the assessment and there are no additional simulator costs for rated captains.
Current Vacancies:
Direct Entry 737 Rated Captains - Pilots who have at least 3,500 hours total flying time, a minimum of 2,000 hours on a Multi-crew, Multi-engine aircraft weighing in excess of 20,000kg with an established airline, a minimum of 800 hours (Pilot in Command) PIC on a medium jet aircraft in excess of 20,000kg and 500 hours PIC on the B737-300 to 900 series may be considered for direct entry command. Applicants must also hold a valid JAR-FCL or an EU National Licence. If you meet these requirements and would like to register your interest, please apply by clicking on the following link: https://frd.ie/pilot/pilot.html
Please note this link is for applications from Captains who meet the above criteria. Applications from candidates who do not meet these criteria will not be processed.
Cadets – (No airline experience)
If you hold a JAR Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), have completed the theoretical knowledge for the ATPL(A) licence, hold a certificate of satisfactory completion of an MCC course and have a valid multi-engine instrument rating you can apply online at CAE (www.cae.com/cts/ryanair) or Oxford Aviation Academy (www.bfsaa.se) to register your interest for our Cadet Programme.


Ryanair is an equal opportunities employer. Applications for employment can only be made through the channels detailed on this website. Applicants who canvass (by phone, direct contact or through existing employees) will be disqualified. Please note that due to the high volume of assessments, Ryanair operates a policy of not providing reasons or explanations to unsuccessful applicants after assessment.