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Direct Entry Pilot Roadshow - London Gatwick - 10th May 2023

🏢 Ryanair • 📍 London, England • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026
Salary Range
£900 - £900
£75 - £75 / mo

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Position Overview & Specifications

RYANAIR, EUROPE'S LARGEST AIRLINE GROUP ARE COMING TO LONDON GATWICK ON THE 10th MAY 2023 TO DISCUSS OUR DIRECT ENTRY PILOT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE ACROSS OUR BASES.

As we look to build on another record year where we carried over 168m guests across 3000+ daily flights on a fleet of over 520 aircraft Ryanair are delighted to announce a number of opportunities for both UK and EASA licenced pilots across our vast European base network to support our growth to over 225m guests per year and over 600 a/c within the next 3 years!

The roadshow will take place in the Sofitel London Gatwick Airport, North Terminal, Crawley, Horley, Gatwick RH6 0PH, United Kingdom.

There will be 2 sessions on the day.

  • First session will be at 10:30am
  • Second session will be at 14:00

Please only attend ONE session.

  • Please note, we will only be available at the specific times noted above and sessions will run for 2 hours.


Come to our presentation to meet the Pilot Recruitment and Flight Operations Team and to learn more about some of the main reasons to join Ryanair, including;

  • The best Roster in the industry – Stable '5 on 4 off' roster pattern
  • Fantastic salary package and earnings potential
  • Direct and local contracts
  • Great choice of bases available
  • Unrivalled career progression – Fastest time to command in addition to opportunities for SFI, LTC, TRE, Base Captain, etc.
  • Staff travel to over 235 destinations
  • World class training.
  • Stability of working in one of the World's most financially secure airlines.
  • Possibility of visa sponsorship

Requirements

We require the following pilots who are ready to make the move to Europe!

B737 300-900 Rated Captains:

  • Minimum 3,500 hours total flying time.
  • Minimum of 2,000 hours on a Multi-crew, Multi-engine aircraft weighing in excess of 30,000kg MTOW with an established airline, cargo operator, private operator or military transport.
  • Minimum of 800 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) on a Multi-crew, Multi-engine jet aircraft weighing in excess of 30,000kg. (No PIC hours on Turboprop aircraft shall be considered).
  • Minimum 500 hours PIC on the B737-300 to 900 series
  • Applicant must have the B737 300-900 type rating listed on licence (current or expired)
  • Must have operated on B737 300-900 as Commander within the 36 months prior to the course start date

Non Rated Captains:

  • Minimum 3,500 hours total flying time
  • Minimum of 2,000 hours on a Multi-crew, Multi-engine Jet aircraft weighing in excess of 30,000kg MTOW with an established airline, cargo operator or Military transport.
  • Minimum of 800 hours Pilot in Command (PIC) on a Multi-crew, Multi-engine jet aircraft weighing in excess of 30,000kg.
  • Must have operated on Multi-crew, Multi-engine jet aircraft weighing in excess of 30,000kg within the 36 months prior to the course start date.

First Officers:

  • Rated - EASA Licence Holders- Min of 1200 flight hours & 800 on B737 Type
  • Rated - UK Licence Holders - Min of 1500 flight hours & 800 on B737 Type - Must hold full ATPL prior to course start date
  • Non Rated FOs - EASA Licence - Min of 700 Flight hours & 500 engaged in a commercial operation
  • Non Rated FOs - UK Licence Holders - Must hold full ATPL licence or a minimum of 1500 hours

Further information on our requirements can be found on https://careers.ryanair.com/pilots-2/

  • Please only attend if you meet the above listed requirements.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Direct Entry Pilot Roadshow - London Gatwick - 10th May 2023 roles across Ryanair's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £900 - £900 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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