Ryanair Interview and Sim Assessment (merged)

[Tecnamcaptain]

Hi,

Does anyone has done the online preassesment? I have some friends who have already received the invitation but Im still wondering if in the ATPL questions there are questions with annexes (performance tables, m&b, etc) with 10 minutes I consider it quite impossible to be completed if they are not exclusively theoretical abcd questions.

[Banana Joe]

Just theory.

[hsilva7]

Hi Everyone,

I’ve just finished my ATPL(A) course and I’ve been wondering if you guys could help me to sort out a solution for my dilemma.
I have the basic MCC demanded by EASA, with 15h in a B737NG FNPTII.

Do you guys think is really worth it to spend 6/7k on an APS MCC Ryanair Programme, 3/4k on a Standard APS MCC, just update my MCC with a JOC or if it would be smarter to save that money and take some SIM sessions on a B737NG FNPTII some days before the assessment in Dublin?

My IFR SIM training was also done in a B737NG FNPTII, having 55h logged on that, until this day.

Just wondering if they at Ryanair really take into account the type of MCC training the applicants have, or if they care more about things like theoretical exams average (and attempts), during their selection process.

thanks in advance!

[Fixedgear]

Just update your MCC with a JOC, and use that as a refresher. You would be looking at only a few hours in the sim.

Anyone with a standard MCC can apply for the self sponsored type rating program. Obviously there is no need at all to do an APS MCC as long as you are able to pay for the type rating course.

[Perseas]

hsilva7

Hell no. Don't even think about it. It didn't worth it before, let alone now. Ryanair just like all airlines worldwide won't be hiring low timers any time soon. Don't get your hopes up. Use this devastating period on your benefit to improve your cv, find another job, whatever you think it's required.

[polskiland]

First, hell no also Normal APS MCC is also in the 6/7k region. Just add the JOC part so you can apply to other airlines too. You're looking to spend another 40k if you go your way.. There's also people who got called with just a normal MCC/JOC so don't stress this outfit isnt the only one out there (Well it is now but not for long..)

Listen, there's people on facebook bragging they got hired by Ryanair while they only got onto the type rating course, so no work contract no nothing or proper outlook on 2021 or 22. I guess this says enough about the average IQ there. If you're willing to spend a further 40k after you already spend a huge load on your CPL course with a further 40k you need to get checked honestly.. Unless you are gaining north of 4k a month at the moment thats a different story...

[PilotLZ]

Sad but true story. What's more, now someone will almost certainly shout out that you say so because "you're jealous" or "you don't like RYR"...

As much as I sympathise with everyone hoping for a quick return of cadet recruitment, for now any projections are a gamble. Facts and figures are facts and figures, whether people like them or not. Whether or not there will be a summer 2022 expansion - we'll find out in summer 2022 if we're still this side of the grass by then.

[Tecnamcaptain]

The situation is very unstable, if vaccine is successful, the prediction will be true and high probabilities to get hired, if the vaccine is not successful, 30k debt with the bank with no employment. Many things to consider... But still an opportunity.

[HotelAlpha1]

hsilva7

It's a personal choice at the end of the day, with the correct studying at preparation there's no doubt you could excel at an assessment without a ryanair aps however one of the main benefits of the ryanair aps is that it's designed to make that bridge between MCC and TR smaller and it does it well.

Congratulations to All who have received TR offers, some great news in these otherwise dark times.

[Climb150]

Don't come back complaining in 12-18 months time when you are still sitting around waiting for RYR to hire you.

[hsilva7]

firstly, Thank you guys.

So would it be more wise to invest such money on a Instructor Rating VFR, and try to find a school which can provide also some internship and job possibilities?

[Banana Joe]

Make sure you find a school that hires their instructor graduates.

[rotorwills]

Thought I may add my twopence. Not worth a lot I know.
My view is that if sone one is so determined to becoming a pilot and will persevere no matter, then the Ryan Air path appears to have the potential to be be fruitful.
Ryan Air appears to be the most likely to survive and prosper through this terrible period of aviation we are in.

Heard today from various sources that Buzz are running MAX online training and getting SIMs sorted.

No flies on O'Leary and his mob.

Many won't be happy with Ryan's overall effect on our industry but you do have to admire his total ruthlessness. We could do with some of this to rub off on our politicians. No such luck, as they are voted in. Mores the pity.

[hsilva7]

I have submitted my application on the 11th of January to the Type Rating Programme of AFA Academy.
the thing is, I haven’t received any automatic e-mail confirming that they received my application successfully and would be analyzed, as many people received.
should I worry about it, or is it been happening to you guys, lately, too.

thanks

[Contact Approach]

Boys and girls,

Many of my RYR friends - the ones actually employed - haven’t flown since March / April, both ranks. My lauda mates are driving delivery vans back In the U.K. after finishing their line training in Spain and having to uproot their lives again. My buzz mates were made redundant. Travel is worse now than it was in 2020. If you’re from the UK you can’t currently travel into the EU nevermind work there. The vaccination plan has hit a roadblock. There’s a surplus of crew and zero demand for travel. You will probably have to cover your own LPC. This isn’t going to miraculously change overnight. It will take years.

But none of this matters because you refuse to listen to sound advice.

I hope your parents know the full story and you’re not just fobbing them off with pure bs.

[Climb150]

This may give some of you an idea how bad the industry is. Just came back from upset recovery training and whilst there I spoke to a guy in the lunch room who just got let go from Emirates. He had been there 10 years. He is doing a biz jet rating cause he was hired as an FO by a company in Africa someplace. He said he feels lucky he has a job. Dozens of his friends who were let go from Emirates with no hope of anything better than driving a fork lift or delivery van.

You guys really should give money to RYR though as there is nobody else better qualified.

[Tecnamcaptain]

hsilva7

​​​​​HI,

I applied by those dates too and got no confirmation mail, but I received de email for the online preassesment. Make sure that in "my applications" section of ryanair careers webpage there is the application.

[PPRuNeUser0156]

2021 Pilot Survey

Those with extremely rose tinted glasses on can do themselves a favour and look at what the state of the industry is from current pilot views, then ask yourself what’s the real chance of you flying this year ?

Also for those doing type ratings in March how long after you’ve paid your £30k, done the course and sat around waiting to be called while seeing countless others doing the course will you start to question your decision ?

[Ligge97]

no thank you!

Hi all!

I have received the invitation for the assessment too, I will do the assessment just because it can be a learning and practice experience.

But no way I’m doing a type rating with no guarantees of a contract at this moment in time, where regulation keep changing and there are so many uncertainties.

Also I don’t like how they are playing with people’s emotions and dreams.

no thank you!

[Contact Approach]

They wont read that. They are too busy updating their social media profiles...