3 main carriers in Ireland.
Aer Lingus - you just missed the boat. They took on cadets for an ab initio course which got underway a few months back. Should be joining us early next year. In the past have recruited for direct entry pilots. Haven't seen or heard anything about any more recruitment for next summer. We seem to be surviving by using contract co-pilots who are 99% made up of ex captains that are returning to fly from the RHS.
Aer Arran - have lost a shed load of pilots to Oz. Consequently have been recruiting for both DEC and FOs. Doing an MCC course through Simtech and of course having a strong performance will put you in good stead. Think you still have to pay for an ATR type rating in some shape or form.
Ryanair - check out the long running thread. Don't expect an Irish base though and you will need a spare 30k for a type rating plus all the other add on costs to survive the training.
Cityjet - no longer in the mix as lost its work for Air France so wouldn't expect them to be recruiting at all.
There is also Air Contractors on the cargo side but not sure if they need anyone, but suspect not.
Last edited by MCDU2; 1st Jun 2012 at 10:22.