Pay & conditions · Europe
Ireland · Low-cost · FR / RYR
Hiring selectively
Direct Entry Captain (B737 rated) vacancies open across the group; DE First Officer not open as of Aug 2026; cadets via AFA/Future Flyer Academy.
Third-party 2026 estimates (yr1-yr10, base). Ryanair advertises DEC earnings 'up to EUR165,000 / GBP155,500 in year 1'.
Recruited by AES for Ryanair. EASA or UK CAA Part-66 B1 with B737NG endorsement essential; 737 MAX desirable (type course available). UK CAA holders accepted with 5 years maintenance experience and EASA Modules 9 and 10. Rotations 2D2N and 4N. Contract type not stated; no closing date shown.
Recruited by AES for Ryanair. UK CAA Part-66 B1 with B737NG endorsement and recency essential; EASA B1, 737 MAX and A320 endorsements desirable. Rotation 2D2N. Contract type not stated; no closing date shown.
Employed by Aircraft Engineering Services Ltd (AES) for Ryanair line maintenance. UK CAA Part-66 B1 with B737NG endorsement and recency essential; EASA B1, 737 MAX and A320 endorsements desirable. Line maintenance experience, UK right to work and full UK driving licence required. Rotation 2D2N or 4N. No closing date shown.
Recruited by AES for Ryanair. UK CAA or EASA Part-66 B2 with B737NG type rating essential. Based East Midlands on 4N4O rotation, covering other UK line stations as needed. Contract type not stated; no closing date shown.
Recruited by AES for Ryanair. UK CAA or EASA Part-66 B2 with B737NG type rating essential; 737-7/8/9 desirable. Line maintenance experience, UK right to work and full UK driving licence required. Rotation 4N4O and 2N2D. Contract type not stated; no closing date shown.
Group-wide DEC openings; 5/4 roster. DE First Officer hiring not open as of Aug 2026.
From published reports in the aviation press · figures from 2026 · checked 30 Oct 2026
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