Selection stages

1. Online assessment (cognitive tests, recorded video interview, short ATPL test)
2. Assessment day briefing with a sim partner
3. HR interview and technical interview
4. Simulator assessment as PF and PM

Tests

• Cut-e cognitive tests
• Spatial orientation, multitasking and hand-eye coordination tasks
• Personality questionnaire
• Short ATPL knowledge test

Simulator check

Short session with a SID, steep turns, an emergency handled with a DODAR-style process, return and ILS or VOR approach; type-rated FOs get an A320 scenario with a failure and engine out

By rank

• Cadet: Technical questions are on light aircraft (Cessna 150/152) plus general jet systems
• First officer: Type-rated FOs get A320 system questions tied to the sim scenario

Interview questions

Motivation

1. What makes you a good fit for the airline?
2. Why do you want to fly for Malta Air / the Ryanair group?

Personal and CV

1. What was the hardest part of your flight training? (Cadet)

Situational

1. Would you accept a base that is not your preferred one? (First officer)

Competency and CRM

1. Why are SOPs important? (First officer)

Technical

1. What are the differences between the Cessna 150 and 152? (Cadet)

Company and industry

1. What do you know about the Ryanair group's fleet and bases?