08 December 2025

Ryanair | A320 Pilot

Latvia
Description

RYANAIR, EUROPE’S LARGEST AIRLINE GROUP HAVE OPENED AN EXCLUSIVE FAST-TRACK APPLICATION ROUTE FOR SMARTLYNX PILOTS

TO SUPPORT THIS, WE WILL BE HOLDING A ROADSHOW IN RIGA ON THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER AT 15:30

There will be a presentation session focusing on Ryanair, our opportunites, growth plans, requirements and more

Engineering (Maintenance & Office): 10:00 – 11:30

Office Roles: 12:00 – 13:00

Cabin Crew: 13:30 – 15:00

This is an excellent time to join Ryanair as we are currently operating 3,700+ daily flights on a fleet of over 640 aircraft. We need 1000s of engineers, cabin crew and support staff for our growth to over 300m guests per year and over 800 a/c within the next 10 years.

There will be a presentation on the day where you can learn more about Ryanair, our planned growth, job security, career opportunties and the future

We currently have a very limited number of Direct Entry Pilot Opportunities available in our group airlines, Buzz and Lauda Europe but come along to learn more about any future opportunities

Ryanair pilots enjoy fantastic fixed rosters, competitive salaries, unlimited staff travel and unrivalled career progression

Visa sponsorship may be available for certain positions and locations

As this is exclusively for Smartlynx staff, registration is essential

ONCE REGISTERED, WE WILL BE IN TOUCH TO CONFIRM THE LOCATION AND TIME FOR YOU TO ATTEND

Requirements

Experienced First Officers:

  • Minimum 1200 hours total flying time.
  • Minimum of 1000 hours on CS25 aircraft.
  • Minimum of 800 hours on B737 or A320 for applicable fleet (OCC).
  • Minimum of 800 hours on A330 or A340 for Airbus CCQ course.

Captains:

  • Minimum 3,500 hours total flying time.
  • Minimum of 2,000 hours on a Multi-crew, Multi-engine aircraft weighing in excess of 30,000kg MTOW with an established airline, cargo operator, private operator or military transport.
  • Minimum of 800 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) on a Multi-crew, Multi-engine jet aircraft weighing in excess of 30,000kg. (No PIC hours on Turboprop aircraft shall be considered).
  • Minimum of 500 hours PIC on B737 or A320 for applicable fleet (OCC).
  • Minimum of 500 hours PIC on A330 or A340 for Airbus CCQ course.

Only Direct Entry Captains/First Officers with experience on jet aircraft with an MTOW of more than 30 tonnes should register their interest (Rated/Non-Rated).

Minimum Requirements – Applicable to all

  • Unrestricted right to live and work in the EU and or UK ( applicable to certain bases & includes candidates who hold ‘Pre-Settled Status’)
  • Date of Birth – (Not over 65).
  • Licence Type – EASA Part FCL.
  • Validity of Medical – Must hold a valid EU. (Part-MED) issued Class 1 medical certificate.
  • Must have operated on the relevant aircraft within the 36 months prior to the OCC course start date.
  • English Language Proficiency – minimum required proficiency level is Operational Level (Level 4). (Written proficiency is required at Operational level). (Reference: ICAO Doc 9835).

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