Direct Entry Pilots

Do you want a fast track career with Europe’s Favourite Airline?

We are actively recruiting Experienced pilots for our B737, A320 & Learjet Fleets



Why join our team: Why not?

Apart from growing faster than any other airline in Europe, we have one of the youngest fleets in the industry, flying to a wide variety of destinations and offering fantastic fast track career opportunities.

We also provide you the following:

  • Local contracts
  • Outstanding earnings potential (including guaranteed min. hours for contractors)
  • Captains can earn up to £152,500 p.a. in year 1!
  • The best roster in the business; stable 5 on 4 off pattern
  • No planned overnights and rosters published 4 weeks in advance
  • Unrivalled career progression – new aircraft and bases create opportunities for promotion to SFI, Captain, LTC, TRE, Base Captain, etc.
  • Job security – permanent and contract positions available in one of the most successful airlines in the world
  • Industry leading training
  • New modern fleet – our fleet consists entirely of next generation Boeing 737-800s and the newest B737 8200s
  • Great base opportunities available at many locations across the network

Unrivalled career progression – new aircraft and bases create endless opportunities for promotion to SFI, Captain, LTC, TRE, Base Captain, etc

We currently have a number of Direct Entry Captains open vacancies across Ryanair Group. Click on the Apply Now button below and get ready for your career to take off!