06 September 2025

Ryanair | Flight Attendant

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Cabin Crew Member

About the Role

Ryanair, Europe’s Largest Airline Group, invites passionate individuals to embark on a rewarding career as a Cabin Crew Member. This exceptional opportunity allows candidates to join a vibrant team of over 16,000 Cabin Crew professionals across Ryanair’s expanding network of 90+ operational bases. As integral members of the inflight service team, Cabin Crew deliver best-in-class customer service to over 600,000 guests daily on more than 3,600 flights.

Joining Ryanair offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including unlimited discounted travel across over 250 destinations, an industry-leading ‘5 days on, 3 days off’ roster pattern, and competitive salary packages. The airline provides world-leading, fully-funded training, ensuring new recruits are equipped with all necessary skills.

No prior experience in aviation or customer service is required. Ryanair’s meticulously designed training courses provide all fundamental skills essential for delivering a safe and exceptional inflight experience. Upon successful completion, trainees are awarded their ‘Cabin Crew Wings,’ signifying their readiness for service.

As a valued member of the Ryanair Group Cabin Crew, individuals are immersed in a dynamic culture with extensive career progression opportunities. Paths include advancement to Cabin Supervisor, Base Supervisor, Regional Manager, and potentially to a Director of Inflight role.

The role of Cabin Crew is both fulfilling and demanding, with safety as the paramount priority. Successful candidates must be prepared for a shift roster encompassing early mornings (reporting as early as 5:00 AM) and late nights (returning home as late as midnight). This fast-paced environment requires highly customer-oriented individuals with significant enthusiasm and adaptability. Candidates who thrive in dynamic settings will find this career deeply rewarding.

Application Process

Applicants are required to complete a mandatory English proficiency test and a situational judgment test as part of the application process. Failure to complete these assessments will result in disqualification from advancing to the interview stage.

Candidate Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of enthusiasm and a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude towards providing excellent customer service. An outgoing, friendly, and hardworking personality, coupled with flexibility and adaptability to a demanding shift roster (including early starts and late finishes), is essential.

Applicants must possess the unrestricted right to live and work in the EU. Physical requirements include a height between 157 cm (5’2”) and 188 cm (6’2”), and the ability to swim 25 meters unaided. Fluent spoken and written English is also a prerequisite.

Desired Competencies

Benefits of Working with Ryanair

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