Ageism alive and well
I have applied several times to the agency dealing with B737 rated FOs, and even applied directly to one of the senior managers (who forwarded my cv to the agency).
Net result...nothing, even though I have 5000hrs total and 2400 on the B737. I'm over 50 years old ( second career)
Unsubstantiated rumours would indicate that older applicants are at the bottom of the pile. However as there is overt ageism outside Europe ( think FlyDubai, Emirates, Etihad, Turkish) then at least RYR haven't officially closed the door.
All this crap about a pilot shortage ( especially experienced pilots?)...has yet to manifest in the elimination of ageist recruitment policies in the market.