Ryanair Interview and Sim Assessment (merged)
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I also did the interview on January 23 and haven't heard anything.
From what I have seen on previous posts it is normal to wait over a month for a response.
We should hear something soon. Best of luck!
I also did the interview on January 23 and haven't heard anything.
From what I have seen on previous posts it is normal to wait over a month for a response.
We should hear something soon. Best of luck!
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G-GHUU
G-GHUU
nice to hear from you!
I hope that you too good luck.
We are in contact. When I know something, I write you.
I don´t know what happened with the other four guys, and you?
Thanks!!
nice to hear from you!
I hope that you too good luck.
We are in contact. When I know something, I write you.
I don´t know what happened with the other four guys, and you?
Thanks!!
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@the guys from the 23th
Hey guys!
Strange you didnt hear back yet, i know a guy who did it on the 29th I believe.. He heard positive news last friday. I think bad news travels faster though so you should be ok.. But still strange they dont do first guys first.. :/ did u guys get ANY feedback on the day itself? Goodluck
Strange you didnt hear back yet, i know a guy who did it on the 29th I believe.. He heard positive news last friday. I think bad news travels faster though so you should be ok.. But still strange they dont do first guys first.. :/ did u guys get ANY feedback on the day itself? Goodluck
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Hi guys.
I received an email from Ryanair in which I say that I am not fit: (
I do not understand, my evaluation was very good. I think there are too many applicants for few positions.
Lucky for the other
I received an email from Ryanair in which I say that I am not fit: (
I do not understand, my evaluation was very good. I think there are too many applicants for few positions.
Lucky for the other
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ValePilot, stay CALM.
I sent my application via CAE website on the 1st August 2009, and I've been called for an interview on the 2nd of December 2010.
So....for the moment, go fishing.
I sent my application via CAE website on the 1st August 2009, and I've been called for an interview on the 2nd of December 2010.
So....for the moment, go fishing.
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Can someone please elaborate, does someone has to meet a certain standard for being accepted in to Ryanair? Or is there a serious competition in which candidates are also compared after the interview and the best of those picked? (Hence it takes so long...)
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Well, that's what I thought and that's what they say at Ryanair.
What I mean is, Ryanair has a standard. Everyone that goes to the assesment and reaches or exceeds that standard will be hired, everyone that doesnt gets the no thanks email. It's like that right?? Since it takes so long for assesment results I was wondering, maybe they will compare all candidates and than choose their pick...?
Any info is appreciated...
What I mean is, Ryanair has a standard. Everyone that goes to the assesment and reaches or exceeds that standard will be hired, everyone that doesnt gets the no thanks email. It's like that right?? Since it takes so long for assesment results I was wondering, maybe they will compare all candidates and than choose their pick...?
Any info is appreciated...
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Spoke to a mate of mines who's cousin's mate knows a bloke who works in tesco who knows another bloke who's brother did the assessment in 2007 and apparently they only take people who can see out of both eyes and have a hole in their arse - apparently they check on the assessment.
Seriously fellas....
Seriously fellas....
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Like alwaysflying87 I also received bad news from Ryanair yesterday.
As you can see from previous posts they don't give feedback so I can't pass on any advice about their standards... I thought it went well but so does everyone on PPRuNe!
As you can see from previous posts they don't give feedback so I can't pass on any advice about their standards... I thought it went well but so does everyone on PPRuNe!
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guys i have been with fr for the past 2.5 years, when i did my assessment, i felt they focused a lot on the sim so whatever you guys do go in to a sim and practice even if its jus a fixed base 737. practice steep turns climbing turns descending general handling, raw data etc and use your partner they want to see team work not a hot shot, when you get a non normal its essential you work together, use a problem solving acronym and take your time.
and they don't compare you to other guys at the assesmment, if you meet the standard you'll get it, all the guys that were on the selection day with me got through good luck!!!
and they don't compare you to other guys at the assesmment, if you meet the standard you'll get it, all the guys that were on the selection day with me got through good luck!!!
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guys, I understand your concerns, but let me tell you.
things have changed within ryanair, the need for FO´s are not that high, and yes, they are closing their recruitment 1. april, but but but....
things are starting to move, everything isn't that dark as some make it to be, a lot of people in here are talking about how the situation is, and they are completely wrong, and a lot of the guys doesn't have any insight, some do, but a lot don't.
almost 35 captains have left during the last two months, and it is projected that about 60 more captains are leaving during the next couple of months.
and they are leaving for emirates, qatar, air china and korean airplanes.
they have to start upgrading some of their fo's, and at the same time a lot of the FO's who have reached 1500 hours are leaving for norwegian and others.
and ryanair will like others open their recruitment again during the summer.
and for you guys who haven't gotten a reply yet, i know the wait is agony, and it used to be a myth that the longer you wait the better it was, but it has been in a lot of cases that if you are unsuccessful, you will get a rather quick reply, if not, it might be a indication that you are being taken into consideration.
and i can assure you future guys, don't put everything on the sim, cause in the end, they will teach you to fly, they are looking for 3 thing CRM, CRM, CRM...
happy hunting, i cross my fingers for you guys, and i hope the best for all of you.
things have changed within ryanair, the need for FO´s are not that high, and yes, they are closing their recruitment 1. april, but but but....
things are starting to move, everything isn't that dark as some make it to be, a lot of people in here are talking about how the situation is, and they are completely wrong, and a lot of the guys doesn't have any insight, some do, but a lot don't.
almost 35 captains have left during the last two months, and it is projected that about 60 more captains are leaving during the next couple of months.
and they are leaving for emirates, qatar, air china and korean airplanes.
they have to start upgrading some of their fo's, and at the same time a lot of the FO's who have reached 1500 hours are leaving for norwegian and others.
and ryanair will like others open their recruitment again during the summer.
and for you guys who haven't gotten a reply yet, i know the wait is agony, and it used to be a myth that the longer you wait the better it was, but it has been in a lot of cases that if you are unsuccessful, you will get a rather quick reply, if not, it might be a indication that you are being taken into consideration.
and i can assure you future guys, don't put everything on the sim, cause in the end, they will teach you to fly, they are looking for 3 thing CRM, CRM, CRM...
happy hunting, i cross my fingers for you guys, and i hope the best for all of you.
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things have changed within ryanair, the need for FO´s are not that high, and yes, they are closing their recruitment 1.
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Valepilot (& I-AINC for comparison I guess), I first applied in January 2009 and was called to interview 3 YEARS later and during that time kept updating the CAE profile. Met others at the interview who complained that they had to wait 2 months after finishing in Oxford to get called. 
Don't expect anything instantly in this industry but stay optimistic.
Don't expect anything instantly in this industry but stay optimistic.
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@737aviator: i'm not from oxford academy but they call two of us after just 45 days to the application on cae website, i don't know what they mean and reason to do this!! could everyone explain?
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assessment 27feb
Hi girls/guys,
First of all, I'd like to thank everyone who has contributed to the information listed in this thread. All the info you need is indeed hidden within the thread.
Things that will come in handy:
1)Ace the pilot technical interview
2)Go to latest aviation jobs, and get the interview preparation. It contains a lot of useful info on the whole process, well worth it
Now onto the main course
The examiners were fantastic and did their best to keep us all relaxed. No "funny" mind tricks during the interview or simulator. All questions were straight forward as was the sim assessment.
HR questions:
Why Ryanair?
Why did you study (at university)?
How did you get into flying?
What did you like/dislike about your training?
How many alternator in a Pa28?
Technical questions:
Sweep angle of 737
pfd
nd
fma
Define density altitude and differences with pressure altitude.
737 engines
jetstreams
Convergence
Seminole, seneca - electrical systems
Simulator
T/O:
Leed Bradford rwy32
Non standard departure, maintain rwy heading then left turn xxxdeg, climbing xxxft ect. Flight directors were on.
Enroute:
Flight directors off
General handling, accelerations, decelerations, turns onto specific headings.
Cabin fire when I was flying.
Declare emergency and request to land back at Leeds. Discuss with PM! do not forget to ask for QRH. Hand over control and set the aircraft up for the approach. At this point the examiner may freeze the simulator and ask you where you are.
return to beacon following specified QDM
One more test of situation awareness. No holding required.
Approach/landing:
Leeds Rwy 32
Cleared for full procedural approach, no radar vectors available
First time given a NDB, localiser (gs out)
Repositioned for ILS rwy 32 with landing.
Switched positions and similar for the other guy.
I don't know if I have been take on or not, but thought of sharing some info regardless. Best of luck to everyone
First of all, I'd like to thank everyone who has contributed to the information listed in this thread. All the info you need is indeed hidden within the thread.
Things that will come in handy:
1)Ace the pilot technical interview
2)Go to latest aviation jobs, and get the interview preparation. It contains a lot of useful info on the whole process, well worth it
Now onto the main course
The examiners were fantastic and did their best to keep us all relaxed. No "funny" mind tricks during the interview or simulator. All questions were straight forward as was the sim assessment.
HR questions:
Why Ryanair?
Why did you study (at university)?
How did you get into flying?
What did you like/dislike about your training?
How many alternator in a Pa28?
Technical questions:
Sweep angle of 737
pfd
nd
fma
Define density altitude and differences with pressure altitude.
737 engines
jetstreams
Convergence
Seminole, seneca - electrical systems
Simulator
T/O:
Leed Bradford rwy32
Non standard departure, maintain rwy heading then left turn xxxdeg, climbing xxxft ect. Flight directors were on.
Enroute:
Flight directors off
General handling, accelerations, decelerations, turns onto specific headings.
Cabin fire when I was flying.
Declare emergency and request to land back at Leeds. Discuss with PM! do not forget to ask for QRH. Hand over control and set the aircraft up for the approach. At this point the examiner may freeze the simulator and ask you where you are.
return to beacon following specified QDM
One more test of situation awareness. No holding required.
Approach/landing:
Leeds Rwy 32
Cleared for full procedural approach, no radar vectors available
First time given a NDB, localiser (gs out)
Repositioned for ILS rwy 32 with landing.
Switched positions and similar for the other guy.
I don't know if I have been take on or not, but thought of sharing some info regardless. Best of luck to everyone