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The Role: Safety and Service Excellence

Successful candidates will embark on a rewarding career dedicated to delivering the highest standards of safety and exceptional customer service aboard Ryanair Group aircraft. While previous aviation experience is not a prerequisite, candidates must demonstrate immense enthusiasm, unwavering dedication, and a strong sense of team spirit.

The core responsibilities of this demanding role include:

• Ensuring all safety procedures are rigorously followed, maintaining safety as the primary operational priority.
• Delivering a consistently top-class customer service experience to all guests.
• Working effectively within a dynamic team environment.
• Adhering to demanding shift patterns, which necessitate early morning reporting (as early as 05:00) and late-night duties (returning home near midnight). Candidates must possess the flexibility and commitment required for shift-based aviation operations.

Training and Career Progression

The journey to becoming a qualified Cabin Crew member begins with a comprehensive, 6-week, internationally recognized training course. This course covers all fundamental safety and service skills through structured study and regular examinations. Training culminates with Supernumerary flights, leading to the official presentation of Cabin Crew Wings.

Career Development

The Ryanair Group culture fosters continuous growth. Career opportunities are robust and highly accelerated, allowing dedicated crew members to aspire to senior roles, including:

• Number 1 Cabin Crew (Senior Position)
• Base Supervisor
• Regional Manager
• Director of Inflight Services

Requirements for Application

Candidates seeking to join one of the Ryanair Group’s 90+ operational bases must fulfil the following essential criteria:

1. Must hold the unrestricted right to live and work within the European Union (EU) and possess the ability to travel freely throughout the Ryanair network.
2. Height requirements are strictly observed: applicants must measure approximately between 157 cm (5’2”) and 188 cm (6’2”).
3. The ability to swim 25 meters unaided is mandatory.
4. Candidates must be comfortable speaking and writing in English with fluency and ease.
5. Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service supported by a proactive ‘can-do’ attitude.
6. Must possess an outgoing, friendly, and highly adaptable personality suited to shift roster work.
7. A genuine passion for travel and engaging with diverse cultures and people.

Exceptional Compensation and Benefits

The Ryanair Group provides industry-leading compensation and a suite of highly attractive benefits for its dedicated Cabin Crew members:

• Financial Security: Security of employment with a financially stable airline group.
• Roster Pattern: Fixed and predictable 5 days on / 3 days off roster pattern.
• Travel Perks: Unlimited, highly discounted staff travel to over 250+ destinations across the Ryanair network.
• Incentives: Industry-leading pay structure complemented by an uncapped sales bonus potential.
• Training Allowance: Provision of a daily Per Diem allowance (€28 per day) whilst attending the training course.
• Uniform: Free uniform provided in Year 1, followed by an annual allowance thereafter.
• Lifestyle: The opportunity to explore new cities and experience diverse cultures during scheduled days off.

Recruitment Process

The Ryanair Group is currently accepting applications for upcoming Cabin Crew positions across its extensive network. Successful applicants whose profiles have been reviewed and shortlisted will receive an invitation to attend one of the forthcoming In-Person Recruitment Days.

Next Scheduled Date: 14 October 2025