Ryanair interviews and sim assessments - 2

[Luckybo]

Originally Posted by Gio87

You would be wasting your time and money If you spent it in this aps mcc. You don't need it. Just apply directly to Ryanair for the cadet FO position and If you have the chance for an assessment pay for a couple of hours in a 737 sim to get yourself prepared. That will cost you between 400-700 euros and only one day of your life. You don't need anything else let alone a very expensive APS MCC.

It is true, but… Ryanair Mentored programm guarantees that you will go to the assessment, nothing more, no sucess is guaranteed, only the visit in Dublin. However if you finish generic mcc, you still have a chance to get job in Ryanair, thats the way I came. It’s a good advice to graduate generic mcc, do your best and try to apply to AFA self sponsored type rating course as Ryanair offers right now. If you will not be called for an assessment, you can try other company, and save some money on mcc. I think 39 shouldn’t be an issue. I’n sure you can get the job, if not in Ryanair, maybe somewhere else. Don’t give up bro and keep trying. All the best for you

[FlightInstructor86]

Hello,

if there is anyone invited to the assemment on the 01 april that would like to split the cost of sim preparation or double the time please contact me!

[Gio87]

Originally Posted by Luckybo

It is true, but… Ryanair Mentored programm guarantees that you will go to the assessment, nothing more, no sucess is guaranteed, only the visit in Dublin. However if you finish generic mcc, you still have a chance to get job in Ryanair, thats the way I came. It’s a good advice to graduate generic mcc, do your best and try to apply to AFA self sponsored type rating course as Ryanair offers right now. If you will not be called for an assessment, you can try other company, and save some money on mcc. I think 39 shouldn’t be an issue. I’n sure you can get the job, if not in Ryanair, maybe somewhere else. Don’t give up bro and keep trying. All the best for you

I don't think it worths paying almost 10k just to avoid the online assessment. You still have to pass the real assessment in Dublin which is not easy and nobody guarantees that you will pass it just by having completed an aps mcc. Also, even to get accepted to the Ryanair aps mcc you have to take an online test! So instead of taking this test it's better to apply directly to Ryanair.
I have a simple 20-hour mcc which costed me 2500 euros and I got an invitation so I don't think it worths it. You can pay for 2-4 hours in a 737 sim and get yourself very well prepared for the assessment. The problem with Ryanair is that they are a little bit racists against late 30s guys..

[Luckybo]

Originally Posted by Gio87

I don't think it worths paying almost 10k just to avoid the online assessment. You still have to pass the real assessment in Dublin which is not easy and nobody guarantees that you will pass it just by having completed an aps mcc. Also, even to get accepted to the Ryanair aps mcc you have to take an online test! So instead of taking this test it's better to apply directly to Ryanair.
I have a simple 20-hour mcc which costed me 2500 euros and I got an invitation so I don't think it worths it. You can pay for 2-4 hours in a 737 sim and get yourself very well prepared for the assessment. The problem with Ryanair is that they are a little bit racists against late 30s guys..

I’ve heard about guy who was 41 and was sucessfull but it might be exception…

[Gio87]

Originally Posted by Luckybo

I’ve heard about guy who was 41 and was sucessfull but it might be exception…

Probably an exception If we are talking about cadet level and probably when there was great demand (2017-2019). But these times are long gone..

[Luckybo]

Originally Posted by Gio87

Probably an exception If we are talking about cadet level and probably when there was great demand (2017-2019). But these times are long gone..

The oldest pilot on my type rating is 39

[ced0802]

Originally Posted by Gio87

Probably an exception If we are talking about cadet level and probably when there was great demand (2017-2019). But these times are long gone..

But might be back anytime soon 🤞

[BoeingLudo737]

Originally Posted by Gio87

I don't think it worths paying almost 10k just to avoid the online assessment. You still have to pass the real assessment in Dublin which is not easy and nobody guarantees that you will pass it just by having completed an aps mcc. Also, even to get accepted to the Ryanair aps mcc you have to take an online test! So instead of taking this test it's better to apply directly to Ryanair.
I have a simple 20-hour mcc which costed me 2500 euros and I got an invitation so I don't think it worths it. You can pay for 2-4 hours in a 737 sim and get yourself very well prepared for the assessment. The problem with Ryanair is that they are a little bit racists against late 30s guys..

How can you be giving advice to people when you actually said that you didn't even pass the initial online assessment?

[Gio87]

Originally Posted by BoeingLudo737

How can you be giving advice to people when you actually said that you didn't even pass the initial online assessment?

I'm terribly sorry for having the right of freedom of speech. I didn't know that only those who have passed the assessment can express their opinion. I guess I'm not qualified to give any advice?
Did I say something unreasonable?
I just told him to apply directly to Ryanair instead of paying ~9000 euros just to avoid the online assessment.

Originally Posted by ced0802

But might be back anytime soon 🤞

We all hope it will!

Originally Posted by Luckybo

The oldest pilot on my type rating is 39

I have heard their off the record limit is 39 but it all has to do with the demand. If industry recovers to pre covid levels 100% even older guys will have a chance.

[Luckybo]

Originally Posted by Gio87

I'm terribly sorry for having the right of freedom of speech. I didn't know that only those who have passed the assessment can express their opinion. I guess I'm not qualified to give any advice?
Did I say something unreasonable?
I just told him to apply directly to Ryanair instead of paying ~9000 euros just to avoid the online assessment.

APS Mcc costs less than 9000 euros. AFA offers it for 6000. Even when you go to the Ryanair Mentored programm, you always have to pass the online assessment. It’s Gateway 2, but they require that you pass online assessment in the company that makes the Ryanair Mentored aps Mcc

[Gio87]

Originally Posted by Luckybo

APS Mcc costs less than 9000 euros. AFA offers it for 6000. Even when you go to the Ryanair Mentored programm, you always have to pass the online assessment. It’s Gateway 2, but they require that you pass online assessment in the company that makes the Ryanair Mentored aps Mcc

VA charges it ~8300 euros and if you take into account accomodation it will reach 9000.
6000 is still too much. With accomodation it will get close to 7000. And yes above that you even have to pay for an online assessment test (probably the same test that all candidates take when applying to Ryanair). I don't see the point for all that.

[BoeingLudo737]

Originally Posted by Gio87

VA charges it ~8300 euros and if you take into account accomodation it will reach 9000.
6000 is still too much. With accomodation it will get close to 7000. And yes above that you even have to pay for an online assessment test (probably the same test that all candidates take when applying to Ryanair). I don't see the point for all that.

You should talk to people who have done the mentored programme and get feedback from them instead of assuming nonsensical stuff. Should probably spend some time figuring out how to get through an online assessment.

[Luckybo]

Originally Posted by Kefo

Hey guys!

I have a question regarding the flight school report, i noticed it mentioned that ryanair requires you to get a grade of your overall skill by your HoT. Does anyone know what that means? Is it grade on a scale from 1-10 or is a written statement from my HoT enough as a "grade"? It doesnt really mention that so want to make sure before I send in my papers.

Thanks!!

hey Dude, the „grade”, they mean that HoT will provide information about number of attempts to the practical exams. If you passed all for the first time, this information will be enough for recruiters.

[Mr.TK]

Hi, does anybody know what is the time between the moment of application and the time you receive the e-mail to do the online test?

[Luckybo]

Originally Posted by Mr.TK

Hi, does anybody know what is the time between the moment of application and the time you receive the e-mail to do the online test?

If they are interested, it’usually between 3-10 working days

[Gio87]

Originally Posted by BoeingLudo737

You should talk to people who have done the mentored programme and get feedback from them instead of assuming nonsensical stuff. Should probably spend some time figuring out how to get through an online assessment.

Obviously they prepare you very well. I have no doubts about that. But does it worth paying 6000-8000 euros + accomodation?
You should probably stop acting like a kid trying to insult me and behave like a man.
Thanks for the advice. Highly appreciated..

[BoeingLudo737]

Originally Posted by Gio87

Obviously they prepare you very well. I have no doubts about that. But does it worth paying 6000-8000 euros + accomodation?
You should probably stop acting like a kid trying to insult me and behave like a man.
Thanks for the advice. Highly appreciated..

Stop pretending to be an expert cause you are definitely not

[Gio87]

Originally Posted by BoeingLudo737

Stop pretending to be an expert cause you are definitely not

All the best my friend.

[mu94]

I received an answer after 2.5 weeks.

[Luckybo]

Originally Posted by Kefo

Hello guys!

Anyone who's done the interview know if they ask questions about the last airplane you flew during training (ex. your ME aircraft) or if they ask about the single engine plane you flew aswell?

From my knowledge it depends. I had questions mainly from 737 and differences between NG and 8200. Some people had questions about ME aircraft (eg Seminole, Seneca), other were asked about simple things from single engine aircraft like carburator icing etc. My advice is to prepare as well as you can from single, multi engine and 737 as well