Ryanair Group is actively seeking experienced Captains and First Officers, as well as licensed Cadets, to join its flight operations across Europe. Opportunities are available on Boeing 737 and Airbus A320-family aircraft, with current direct-entry recruitment via Buzz and Lauda Europe, alongside the Ryanair Group's Boeing 737 Cadet Programme. Requirements and base locations vary by airline and specific role.
About the Role
Ryanair Group offers a diverse range of pilot recruitment opportunities throughout its European network. Specific positions include:
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Direct Entry Boeing 737 Captains with Buzz.
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Experienced Airbus A320-rated and Airbus CCQ First Officers with Lauda Europe.
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Licensed Cadets for the Boeing 737 route.
The Group offers stable roster patterns, extensive European basing options, structured training, and significant career progression.
Requirements for Boeing 737 Captains (Buzz)
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Minimum of 3,500 hours total flying time.
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Substantial multi-crew jet experience.
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Qualifying PIC (Pilot in Command) experience.
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Relevant licence, medical, work-right, and B737 type-rating.
Requirements for First Officers (Lauda Europe)
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A320-rated pilots.
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Qualifying Airbus CCQ applicants.
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Relevant experience, licence, medical, work-right, and recency requirements.
Requirements for Licensed Cadets (Boeing 737)
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EASA CPL with frozen ATPL.
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Valid Class 1 medical.
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Multi-engine instrument rating.
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Advanced UPRT.
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APS MCC (Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training and Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation).
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Eligibility and work-right requirements.
Note: Standard MCC and MCC/JOC are no longer accepted for the Licensed Cadet route.