Like i said, speaking with a cadet this week, on his second day of line training after doing his base training 3 months ago.
They are now advertising for “training FO”, not SFI’s, but a new role where by an fo will join cadets in the fixed bases sims, as they are waiting so long before they fly they forget what a cockpit looks like.
Every week advertising for new line trainers as well, certainly doesnt look like a back log is cleared!
Just make sure you budget accordingly. It will be at least 9 months from joining before you get a penny from ryanair.