Position Overview
The Ryanair Group, recognized as Europe’s largest airline group, proudly transports over 600,000 guests daily across more than 3,600 daily flights. The Group is currently seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join its established cabin crew family of over 16,000 personnel. Candidates who are customer-oriented, excel at delivering exceptional service, and seek fast-track career advancement opportunities are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is an entry-level position that requires high enthusiasm and strong team spirit; previous aviation experience is not a prerequisite. Successful candidates will commence their roles during the upcoming Autumn/Winter season, operating from one of the Group's 90+ operational bases.
Key Responsibilities and the Role
Life as a Cabin Crew member is highly rewarding and dynamic. However, it is an inherently demanding role where safety is the number one priority. The successful candidate will be required to operate as a vital member of the team onboard Ryanair Group aircraft, ensuring a top-class safety and customer service experience for all guests.
The position requires adaptability regarding scheduling. Crew members operate a demanding shift roster, including both early and late duties. Early roster duties may require reporting for duty as early as 5:00 am, and late roster duties may result in returning home as late as midnight.
Training and Professional Development
The journey to becoming a fully qualified Cabin Crew member begins with a comprehensive six-week training course. This course is provided free of charge and leads to an internationally recognised qualification. Trainees will acquire all fundamental skills required for the day-to-day role, involving regular studies and examinations.
Training culminates in Supernumerary flights, followed by the official awarding of Cabin Crew Wings.
Career Advancement
The Ryanair Group is committed to internal development, offering extensive career opportunities from day one. High-performing crew members can aspire to leadership roles, including:
- Number 1 Cabin Crew
- Base Supervisor
- Regional Manager
- Director of Inflight Services
Candidate Profile and Essential Requirements
Applicants must possess the following mandatory qualifications and attributes:
- 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.
- Must be approximately between 5' 2" (157 cm) and 6' 2" (188 cm) in height.
- Must be able to swim 25 metres unaided.
- Must demonstrate comfortable proficiency in speaking and writing in English.
- Must be hardworking, flexible, and possess an outgoing and friendly personality.
- Must be adaptable and willing to work a shift roster, including unsocial hours.
- Must enjoy dealing with the public and demonstrate the ability to provide excellent customer service supported by a 'can do' attitude.
- Must have a genuine passion for travelling and meeting new people.
Compensation and Industry-Leading Benefits
The Ryanair Group offers a highly competitive employment package, providing stability and extensive travel benefits:
- Free Internationally Recognised Cabin Crew Training Course.
- Daily per Diem of €28 provided whilst undertaking training.
- Uncapped Sales Bonus opportunities.
- Unlimited, highly discounted Staff Travel to over 250+ destinations across the Ryanair network.
- Fixed 5 days on / 3 days off roster pattern (5/3).
- Free Uniform provided in Year 1, followed by an annual allowance thereafter.
- The security of working for a financially stable, leading airline.
- The opportunity to explore new cultures and cities globally with colleagues on scheduled days off.
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their application for review. Successful applicants will be invited to attend an In-Person Recruitment Day. Please note that the next scheduled Recruitment Day is set for 27 November 2025.