Ryanair Launches Major Pilot Training Programme in France

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4 years ago

Ryanair friday officially launched its major training partnership with Astonfly to deliver a Ryanair mentored programme in Paris to recruit and train up to 500 new cadet pilots over a 4-year period. This partnership will ensure Ryanair continues to attract highly trained professional pilots to support its growth across Europe.

The programme will give trainee pilots a structured path to achieve an exceptional training course and reach a standard where they are ready to join the Ryanair Boeing 737 Type Rating programme.

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Pilots on the programme will be trained by Astonfly’s instructors, using Ryanair procedures and operational philosophy, as they take their first steps towards becoming future Ryanair pilots. Over the course of the next 4 years, up to 500 new pilots from across Europe will be recruited and trained by Astonfly, underlining its respected position in the pilot training market.

Opportunities offered by Ryanair for new pilots:

90 bases
Unrivalled career progression
Industry leading training standards and success rates
The best rosters in European aviation – 5 days on, followed by 4 days off
Outstanding earnings potential
Fastest time to command upgrade (3 to 4 years)
Structured command upgrade programme
Europe’s youngest, modern fleet which includes the state-of-the-art Boeing 737 8200

“Ryanair is pleased to announce this training partnership with Astonfly, which has an impressive track record in training top-class pilots to the highest standards. This new training programme with Astonfly is Ryanair’s only mentored pilot programme in France and will deliver up to 500 new cadet pilots. Ryanair offers unparalleled career opportunities for cadets with industry leading rosters and excellent earning potential, Ryanair’s Director of Operations, Neal McMahon said.