Ryanair

[Commander1]

No I never meant it in that way, i am stressed out obviously. I have worked as ground staff for 1 year previously and the rest i was in business. So im pretty good with customer service There is no way in hell you can tell someone's emotions online because you cant see their reaction, hear their tone etc. So it was pretty hard for me to tell if you were concerned or just "having a go".

I have thick skin and can deal with alot of things without swinging off the handle, you dont know me. This is only words on a computer.

I appreciate what you said and I will keep everyone updated. I have 2 more days to go, I was told its going to be the hardest of all days - so my instructor says and I believe her. Its evacuation drills (I think theres about 10)

It was fun carrying out the pilot incapacitation drill because my friend weighed a ton. I hope none of the emergency scenarios occur.

Im looking forward to the practical days in East Midlands in the cabin trainer. Was it good/bad for you?

I'll say it again, im not here trying to offend anyone or cause trouble, all i want is advice and to hear other peoples stories.

[walshy_MAN]

I was due to start the training course today in Liverpool, but after what ive read and the many things ive heard about Ryanair, ive been totally put off.

[Commander1]

I think you gotta try it for yourself there are number 1s from Ryanair that i have met and love the job. If it was so bad and no one worked as cabin crew then there would be no flights going out = company goes bust.

There are NO jobs with any other airlines at present for GLA so i have to settle with FR right now as i am not 21 for globespan.

Right now, its not as bad as everyone makes it out to be and im sure most people who start shouting comments like "Dont work for them they treat people bad!" have probably never worked for them so how on earth can you comment??

Its a gateway to a great career at the end of the day with a notch under your belt, any employer who sees that i've been cabin crew (minus the airline) will surely be impressed. Its a highly demanding and stressful job but worth it, good pay and prospects.

I dont understand some people, my aunt works for BA and hates it shes worked there for 17 years and shes a no1 and told me the amount of pay deductions shes had and the company treat staff like crap on the bottom of their shoe.

[marydoll]

Reality check

Come on everyone this is getting ridiculous!! You are not the first people to go through FR training courses and you certainly won't be the last. If FR were really as bad as you say, why are people still working there?? I don't see how you don't gain any experience from working for them, if you can work hard at FR you can work anywhere. Other airlines recognise this.

As for the passengers being horrible, that's crap. FR get the exact same type of passengers as Easyjet, Globespan, etc. Ok it can be long hours, but this is reflected in your pay at the end of the month!! Don't listen to a few people's opinions, make up your own mind!!

[dumdumbrain]

Well i cant wait to start my training with St James at STN next month. Bit off the topic, but was told about cabin crew night in Bishop on a monday night, anygood? I guess its a good way to meet other people who work for ryanair who have done the same training.

[Commander1]

I am professional when i need to be but im not going to stand back and let people i dont know be hostile and patronising to me.

I am not freaking out i am fine actually. At the beginning of my course it was extremely stressful and i was panicking but i am up to scratch and my instructor is actually quite nice.

Its Chrissy78 who is putting people off not me i am not painting or trying to paint a bad picture of Ryanair. Besides its Dalmac who carry out the training.

I think you guys ought to take a chill pill too, if i wasn't panicking i wouldn't be giving a toss about what happens. I do care you know.

Got my base visit tomorrow, shall be fun.
And P.S I will be jumping for joy when i complete the course but right now I am very scared because the conversion exam is going to be heavy. I only came on this forum for support not to be laughed at by other people on the course. If i was such a moan etc i would not have been a team leader in my last job for 2 years before i joined Ryanair....

[Commander1]

Well it felt like it, i mean this is my first time doing this kinda job obviously im gonna be really scared.

I dont know what to expect in the exam, i wish i could just forget all about it but i cant help but worry. Its in my nature i guess.

Have you completed the course? Where are you based?

[Commander1]

I have 2 more classroom days to go then 4 days practical, im actually looking forward to that

But its the conversion exam, the killer lol that i am most worried about, have you sat the exam yet?

[Pandora's Box]

I think you guys should lay of Commander1 a bit...

As mentioned, he/she is stressing because he/she really wants to pass the course and be Cabin Crew, Commander is obviously very enthusiastic about the prospect of been crew, hence the worrying and all the questions.

If more potential crew were as enthusiastic as Commander1 is, then our job would be so much easier with happy crew resulting in happy passengers...end off...

You keep up the hard work Commander and any more questions.....You just ask away hun

[Commander1]

Thank you my dear Its good to know that one person here has common decency , i think its atrocious how people can just be hurtful like that. I would not like to be in the air with crew with attitudes like that.

Hows things with you Pandora's box?


Yeah i know im stressing in all but its only natural, the rest of the guys are the same that are on the course. Im upto date with all my studying anyhow, Monday and Tuesday is evacuation landing/ditching and decompression drills....shall be fun

lol

[TightSlot]

A number of posts deleted today, due to being posted in Nokia Text speak, or simply being pointless.
If you want to post here then it must be relevant and intelligible.

Commander1 - we all now know that you are

1. Nervous
2. Worried
3. Having a Tough Time
4. Not fond of your instructor

We can now take those points as read, and so you won't need to make any further reference in future posts.

[Commander1]

Well after all the hard work and being messed around terribly by Dalmac Aviation, I passed!! How strange, i got 97% on the initial and 97% on the conversion it was damn tough but worth it. I graduate on thursday

[Damianik]

nice

Nice job Commander1, i was reading the post out of curiosity, i am a FO in RYR and i have been a Cabin Crew for a Major european airline in the past. The training there is longer, so it is less compressed, the thing you had to learn were basically the same, but put on the table in a more decent way.
The company attitude is the cause of the instructor attitude, you will find out during safety recurrent training...i had to seat one 1 month ago that lasted from 3:40am LT to 630pm LT, can you imagine? 5 cabin crews out of 6 were failed and retested at the end of the day and us pilots had to watch them burn as a reminder of what it is to be unprepared.
I think the feeling you had was right and some people should just consider that "if it was that bad nobody would work for them" and i assure you, if there were jobs around that required NO particular degree or schooling, then nobody would want to be airborne for 180 hours a month when the max for europe is 100hours.
That is one of the reasons. And regarding passengers well, RYR is attracting one of the worst kind of pax around, i once or twice carried GYPSIES ...i would never have believe 4 years ago that flying was "for everybody", where is the train gone?
Anyways, keep up for a while, then look for something else, but always try to talk to people and try to show disapproaval for certain practises, we are all doing this, trying to make working for RYR little bit better.
Best Regs,
d

[Commander1]

Hey there, thanks for your support. I was really messed around today with PIK security about my ID, i'll get it sorted...hopefully!

How did you manage to become a pilot? That is my next goal for the future, always wanted to do it

Have you just flew in Europe? I quite fancy eventually either getting an FAA or JAA license but not sure which countries offer the best quality of life for a pilot.

I've got my supernumery on monday and tuesday, not looking forward to it especially the briefing questions. Im frightened that i'll screw up...

Take care

[Shauna]

Where r u based?

I was supposed to start my supernumery's yesterday but Dub Airport Police ****** up my ID so i cant start for a few weeks.....the rest of my class is gonna be weeks ahead of me....im rippin!

Got an interview for Aer Lingus tomorrow morning....anyone been to one?? (tried to start a new thread but wont let me for some reason)

[primus]

Ryanair Pay

Hi Everyone

Please can anyone give me any advice. I have an interview for Ryanair in June and would like someone to tell me:

The exact pay when working on a Dalmac contract? How much per sector and do you get basic pay?

How long does it normally take before you get a Ryanair contract? Do Juniors and Seniors get FR contracts?

Thanks for your help everyone. I have been crew before but am moving over to Ireland so any info would be a great help.

Thanks........

[Commander1]

I am based at PIK. It can take forever to get a Ryanair contract as there are already far too many people working for different agencies.

There is no basic pay, unfortunately its not all that good if your employed by an agency.

You just gotta work your arse off, even then you may not get a contract as I said there are far too many people working for them. I have been on countless SBYs this month because of it = less pay.

Take care.

[Shauna]

Mod Delete - Text Speak

[justD]

Different topic guys, sorry.

Does anyone know if it is true that Ryanair is planning on opening a base in Budapest?

[Patwannafly]

Hey

Hello Sarah!
So, are you already flying high with Ryanair?
How was it so far?
I'm also trying to be a Cabin Crew, and as you should know, I have many questions...
Can you tell me how it is exactly the swimming task? I'm afraid of that...
KissKiss
Patwannafly