AFA B737 Cadet Pilots - Bases Throughout Europe & RUK (G Reg)

Company
Ryan Air
Job Location
Switzerland, Europe
Job Role
Pilot
Contract Type
Full-Time
Salary
Posted Date
2025-11-27
Job Expiry Date
2025-12-27
Qualification
High School

Description


Airline Flight Academy (AFA), flight training partner for a number of airline clients including Ryanair, are continuing to accept applications for their self-sponsored B737 type-rating programme! Successful candidates will be trained to the highest standards and will get the opportunity to fly the newest B737 8200 for Ryanair Group, paving the way to becoming the airline’s future Captains.


  • The B737 Type Rating Cadet Programme offers exceptional benefits:World-Class Training with a proven track record
  • Industry-Leading Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
  • Competitive Salary Starting from Base Training


Reasons to become a Ryanair pilot:


  • Job security – Become part of one of the most successful airline groups in the world
  • Structured Command Upgrade programme
  • Fastest time to Captaincy
  • Unrivalled career progression – opportunities for SFI, LTC, TRE, TRI, & Base Captain
  • The best and most stable roster in the business
  • No planned overnights and rosters published 4 weeks in advance
  • Great base opportunities available at many locations across the network
  • Outstanding Earnings Potential
  • New modern fleet and the opportunity to fly the brand-new Boeing 737 aircraft including the new B737 8200


What We Require From You!


  • Hold unrestricted right to live and work in the EU and or/UK.
  • Date of Birth – (Not over 65)
  • Licence Type – must have a valid EASA (CPL) Frozen ATPL (Air Transport Pilots Licence) and/or Dual Licence (UK & EASA).
  • Candidates who possess only a UK licence are eligible to fly solely for the Ryanair UK fleet.
  • Validity of EASA Medical – Must hold a valid EU (Part-MED) issued Class 1 medical certificate.
  • Hold a valid EASA multi-engine instrument rating.
  • Hold a certificate of satisfactory completion of EASA Advanced Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (AUPRT) in accordance with FCL.745.A. Please note your certificate must state that training was completed in accordance with FCL.745.A.
  • Hold a certificate of satisfactory completion of EASA APS MCC in accordance with AMC2 FCL.735.A. Please be aware that standard MCC and MCC/JOC are no longer accepted.
  • Ryanair Future Flyer Academy Applicants who hold a certificate of mentored training completion from one of our official partner flight schools, including mentored APS MCC training;
  • Will be given preference during the initial selection process and priority on Type Rating courses.
  • Will be at a distinct advantage in the interview and assessment process.
  • *Must have a flight school report
  • Your FLIGHT SCHOOL REPORT must be written in English. The document MUST also be signed by your Flight School’s HOT (Head of Training). This requirement applies to both Integrated and Modular students. This report MUST also contain ALL ATPL results (detailing any repeats), CPL & MEIR series passes, and information relating to your performance throughout training.
  • Cadets who have conducted a modular course need to have 100 hours as Pilot-in-Command (PIC), or 70 hours as PIC if completed during a course of integrated flying training as set out in Appendix 3 A, C & D to Part-FCL and AMC1 to Appendix 3 A, C & D.
  • English Language Proficiency –minimum required proficiency Level is Operational Level (Level 4). (Written proficiency is required at Operational level).
  • Ability to pass an enhanced background check and meet all other regulatory requirements.


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