Ryanair | Flight Attendant

Position Overview and Career Opportunity

The Ryanair Group, recognized as Europe's largest airline group, is actively seeking highly motivated and customer-focused professionals to join its established cabin crew family of over 16,000 employees. This role presents an unparalleled opportunity for individuals passionate about aviation safety and delivering world-class customer service within a dynamic and financially robust organization. The Group is currently recruiting for positions across its extensive network of 90+ operational bases.

While prior aviation experience is not a prerequisite, candidates must demonstrate exceptional enthusiasm, a strong team spirit, and a professional, customer-centric attitude. The role provides clear pathways for fast-track career progression within the Group structure.

Core Responsibilities and Duties

The Cabin Crew professional is primarily responsible for ensuring the highest standards of safety and security for guests travelling on board the Ryanair Group fleet, which currently serves over 600,000 guests daily across more than 3,600 scheduled flights.

Daily operational duties involve:

• Strict adherence to all safety protocols and emergency procedures as the primary priority.
• Delivering exceptional in-flight customer service with a proactive and professional demeanor.
• Executing in-flight sales and managing inventory effectively.
• Working collaboratively as part of a highly coordinated team.

This is a demanding position requiring significant flexibility regarding scheduling. Crew members must be prepared to operate both early and late shifts, reporting for duty as early as 05:00 AM on early rosters and potentially concluding duties close to midnight on late rosters.

Training and Professional Development

The journey to becoming a fully qualified cabin crew member commences with a comprehensive, six-week, internationally recognized Cabin Crew Training Course. This intensive program focuses on fundamental safety skills, emergency procedures, and advanced customer service techniques.

Training includes required academic study, regular examinations, and culminates in practical Supernumerary flights before the successful attainment of Cabin Crew Wings. The Group is deeply committed to internal advancement, offering structured career trajectories that lead to roles such as Cabin Crew Manager (Number 1), Base Supervisor, Regional Manager, and potentially Director-level positions.

Recruitment Details

Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their application promptly. Selected applicants, upon successful review of their materials, will be invited to attend a mandatory In-Person Recruitment Day.

Scheduled Recruitment Date: 27 November 2025

Industry-Leading Benefits

The Ryanair Group provides an attractive package of benefits designed to reward dedication and facilitate a positive work-life balance:

• Complimentary, internationally recognized Cabin Crew Training Course.
• Daily Per Diem allowance of €28 provided throughout the duration of the training phase.
• Fixed 5-day on / 3-day off roster pattern, ensuring predictable scheduling.
• Unlimited, highly discounted Staff Travel available across the extensive network of over 250 destinations.
• Opportunity to earn uncapped sales bonuses.
• Initial uniform provision in the first year, followed by an annual uniform allowance.
• The stability and security of working for a leading, financially sound airline.

Essential Candidate Requirements

Candidates must satisfy the following minimum criteria to be considered for the Cabin Crew role:

• Applicants must possess the unrestricted legal right to live, work, and travel freely throughout the European Union and the Ryanair Network.
• Physical height must fall within the range of approximately 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) and 188 cm (6 ft 2 in).
• Ability to swim 25 meters unassisted is mandatory.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
• Demonstrated adaptability, flexibility, and willingness to operate within a variable shift roster (early mornings and late nights).
• A professional, outgoing personality with a genuine enthusiasm for dealing with the public and a commitment to providing excellent customer service.
• A passion for travel and engaging with diverse cultures.