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Cabin Crew / Flight Attendant: Join Europe’s Largest Airline Group

The Opportunity

The Ryanair Group invites dedicated, customer-oriented professionals to join its expansive cabin crew family, currently comprising over 16,000 highly skilled personnel. This role offers an exceptional entry point into the aviation sector, featuring fast-track career progression and the rewarding experience of working with Europe's largest airline group.

Carrying over 600,000 guests across more than 3,600 daily flights, the Group is actively recruiting the next generation of Cabin Crew members to operate from one of its 90+ operational bases during the Autumn/Winter recruitment period. Successful candidates are expected to bring enthusiasm, a strong team spirit, and a commitment to delivering world-class customer service and safety standards.

Role and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of a Cabin Crew member is to ensure the highest standards of safety and comfort for all guests onboard Ryanair Group aircraft. This is a demanding position where safety protocols are paramount. Key duties include:

• Delivering an exceptional customer service experience with a positive and proactive attitude.
• Ensuring adherence to all safety procedures and regulations throughout the flight.
• Working collaboratively within a dynamic and multicultural team environment.
• Managing demanding operational schedules, including early and late shifts. Candidates must be prepared to report for duty as early as 5:00 AM on early rosters and may not return until midnight on afternoon rosters.

Training and Career Development

The journey to becoming a qualified Cabin Crew member commences with a comprehensive, internationally recognised six-week training course. This course covers all fundamental skills required for the role, culminating in required examinations and Supernumerary flights before the award of Cabin Crew Wings.

The Ryanair Group is committed to internal promotion. Career opportunities within the cabin crew network are extensive, with clear pathways for progression to senior positions such as Number 1 Crew, Base Supervisor, Regional Manager, and potentially Director of Inflight Services.

Exceptional Benefits and Compensation

Cabin Crew members enjoy an industry-leading remuneration package and significant lifestyle benefits, including:

• Free, internationally recognised Cabin Crew Training Course.
• Daily per diem allowance of €28 during the training period.
• Uncapped sales bonus structure.
• Fixed 5-days-on / 3-days-off roster pattern, ensuring predictable schedules.
• Unlimited highly discounted Staff Travel to over 250+ destinations across the extensive Ryanair network.
• Initial complimentary uniform provided in Year 1, followed by an annual uniform allowance.
• The security of employment with a financially stable and rapidly expanding airline.
• Unique opportunities to explore new cultures and cities during scheduled days off.

Mandatory Candidate Requirements (Essential Criteria)

Prospective applicants for the Cabin Crew position must satisfy the following essential criteria:

• Must hold the unrestricted right to live, work, and travel freely throughout the European Union and the Ryanair network.
• Height must approximately measure between 157 cm (5’2”) and 188 cm (6’2”).
• Must be able to swim 25 meters unaided.
• Must be comfortable and proficient in speaking and writing English with ease.
• Must demonstrate flexibility, adaptability, and the willingness to operate a demanding shift roster.
• Must possess an outgoing, friendly personality, a passion for travel, and excellent interpersonal skills suitable for public interaction.

Recruitment Days are held periodically. Candidates will be invited to attend an in-person recruitment event once the application has been successfully reviewed.