Having spent far too long helping the company reach record profits I can categorically state that ' steady improvement ' in the previous post just highlights how myopic the Ryanair pilots are. Salaries in real terms are almost 50% less than 15 years ago. Basing has only been tinkered with to try stem the exodus. A/L is a bigger joke now then it was before compulsory winter month off was introduced a decade ago. Despite the above if you need / want to get home then there are opportunities. It will suit some but in 2/3 years time if you get to your base of choice ask yourself is it possible to live, raise a family, save for retirement on a Ryanair salary?. It's a company designed for young single footloose employees who do not have an eye on the future. If you do join then 'get in get out'...after all it's what Ryanair want as well with average careers being circa 5 years.