Ryanair / CityJet
Hi all
Just want to ask a few basic questions to any cityjet or ryanair pilots out there! Im a young pilot almost finished the multi-IR with the fATPL and am going to apply to both CityJet and Ryanair. I know both airlines have pros and cons but still-i am willing to pay for a type rating and just want to know basic info about either airline-such as pay and conditions!
I would greatly appreciate if pilots from either company could let me know what the conditions in either company are really like and if they are as bad as others say!
Like in Ryanair what exactly happens in your first year? Iv heard there is absolutely no pay until you go on the line and then something like 8000 pounds sterling in the second six months-is this true? If so what would a FO in his/her second year expect to earn and likewise in his/her third year? What are the ryanair bases like-do you get an option or are you just based somewhere-and if so what are the usual bases? Is it really a 5 on 4 off roster?
Same kind of questions for any cityjet guys-i know the basic pay is €22,000 in year one for a SO but how much does it cost to live in Paris for the year and how much can one expect to earn in his/her second and third years. and how easy is it to get to command etc?
Would anyone advise one airline over the other for any specific resons?
I know my post is a bit all over the place but still i would appreciate any feedback-feel free to pm me either if it is easier.
Thanks in advance-Lorcan!