It has nothing to do with which company you applied too, they just seem to shove you anywhere. I live 10 mins from east mids yet was given amsterdam, I asked them to change and they did so i suppose you do get a choice if you willing to challange it

Who knows how long..

A few guys recently waited a 2 weeks until the call.. a further one week until the assessment (no phone interview.. don't think that happens much?!).

Other guys I know applied 3 weeks back.. and nothing.

It's all a waiting game.

Accom near CAE amsterdam
 

anyone need accom near CAE amsterdam nice B&B cycling distance - CAE guys are staying at the moment. Mail me.

I cant find any recent info on here regarding the Ryanair approved MCC? and the benefits of it for getting into FR.

Has anyone completed the FR approved MCC recently? if so could you either post the details or PM if preffered.

I completed my fATPL Jan 2008 and have only plodded around in SEP's since, IR/ME current again now and looking at Ryanair as an option, as its been 2 years I think doing the MCC again will prove beneficial, but would like to know if this is/has been a way into Ryanair.

Cheers
NT

A friend of mine who now works for FR did it and said the approved MCC gave him no benefit. His job offer was no way linked to the MCC.

I guess using FR SOP's would help but of limited use for the assessment.

Your choice but I'd be inclined to go for a JOC instead. Another course to add onto your CV and probably more time and better quality flying than the MCC stuff. More LOFT exercises etc etc.

If your going for FR I'd also try to do it in a 737 800.....

Enjoy!:ok:

Pathfinders MCC. Its run by a Ryanair line training Capt. and had me well ahead of the game during my Ryanair assessment. Uses all Ryanair SOP's and a 737-800

The FR assessment is looking for a decent scan. They are looking for you to follow the instructions on the handout you get.

It's about weather you are trainable or not. Many a pilot has been turned away even with the money for type rating. Just because you roll up with a fancy JOC or MCC and the type rating money does not mean you will fly for Ryanair. Fact.

The instruments are setup differently to a 737-800. They are digital conventional instruments, more in keeping with what a cadet would be used to having finished his/her IR on a Duchess or other similar light piston twin.

A good scan, good instrument flying, good attitude and above all able to SSTR is what is required.

End of.

Has anyone heard anything from SAA / CAE in the last few weeks?

Hey everyone. Just trying to work this one out. On the Ryanair/CAE website it states:

So does that mean your not guaranteed a job after?

Thank you Mike.

Im cabin crew so not of interest to me but my partner is a pilot.

Calling Ryanair pilots!
 

Hello!

Today, I’m posting this message as I’m thinking of applying at Ryanair but before paying for my type rating, I would like to know more about Ryanair from pilots that have passed the recruitment phase and are/were employed by them.

I have read their website but I would like to have a bit more information:

1- How does the application process work including the interview phase? Is it difficult? How long does it take from the application to getting an interview?

2- Are there any psychometric and/or aptitude testing?

3- Do they tell you when to get your type rating or do you go when you are free (just thinking about my my current job which I will have to resign from)?

4- How much is the salary for a junior FO?

5- How are the working conditions?

Does anyone have any recommendations and/or suggestions that could prepare me for the interview section (aside from revising my ATPL manuals)?

Thank you so much for all the help/suggestions that you would be able to give me.

for god sake, either answer his question or dont.

Why does everyone on this forum feel the need to belittle everyone else?

get a life! :ok:

:ugh: How many times has that question been answered?

Proactivity.

Search function.

There is however, a serious lack of recent information regarding the DEC assessments. Can anyone shed light on the tech questions and sim scenarios given to B737 rated direct entry Captains?? (the search function only seems to find cadet related info)

Thanks, TFS.

I flew with a Captain during my assessment. From what I remember he had only flown the classic 737. He was given engine failure after V1. Some upper airwork, after he gained control of the situation whilst flying the SID. Single engine ILS followed by a GA and he finished with a SE visual circuit to land. Hope that helps in some way.

Just a quick question. RYR state on their website that they will only consider applicants without airline experience. Can those of you having been to an assessment confirm this or have people with airline experience recently been invited? I know they have in the past but are they still these days? Thanks for your help. :ok:

How long does it take to hear from SAE or CAE?

I applied in the past via CAE and SAE and never heard anything.

So recently reapplied via CAE and also spoke to SAE who advised their site changed and to use the new web page over a month back.

I am modular, 400 + hours etc

Any info would be great.

I believe intake for cadet courses has been completed for 2010
Numbers for 2011 will be reviewed, however things are "dynamic" at the moment with an "unknown" amount of experienced FOs leaving for Emirates. This seemingly includes recently upgraded Captains. The training department is closing in on it's busy period with all crews to be scheduled for RST/LPC two day sim training/assessment from October. The priority still remains filling the left hand seat positions and with training capacity shrinking due to demands on the training department plus the greater gulf in experience between cadet entry and command ready FOs some are voicing a need to shift policy in order to ensure adequate numbers making the command upgrade. This is dependant on much, however recent revelations suggest a little concern about those preparing to leave. Future candidates for cadetship may have to wait it out a little until the dust settles.

Don't Get Trapped In Ryanair
 

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Calling Ryanair pilots!

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A few consideration about Ryanair:

You must be prepared to:

- spend more than 42.000 €
Ex:
security process for the id 180€; 363 € at the iaa for licence conversion;750€ uniform, 275€ iaa for type rating, 500€ headset, 32800€ type rating,
4200 € life cost - cheap accomodation 30€ per night plus travels per 120 nights for type rating and line training including meal 1000 € flight and car trips, assesment, and so on

- Be prepare to say hello to your life :
expect be based everywhere disregarding your choice by porpouse (spanish guys are sent to Uk and english guys are sent to Spain, Uk guys are sent to Sweden and Swedish guys are sent to Uk.
If you're lucky and you get the base you asked for; there's still the possibility to be moved from, and you still have a very short notice.

- have the duty of an employe but without a pension and without rights!
Ryanair don't pay taxes on your salary and you need to do it by yourself according to your fiscal residence.

The money they give you is not enough to have a decent salary considering Living cost , taxes and pension, especially if they give you a base fare away from where you live and you need a second house and a second car. (you cannot transfer there 'cause it's only a temporay base and they can move you whenever they want also if they tell you that is the pemanent base.
In the winter the flight time and the payroll are lower. Is good only if you don't pay taxes or a private pension. (but irs will chase you and you will get old)

- expect very poor working conditions, you are only a number you will never have a phone call from somebody, you are only contacted via internet. Basically you have the same rights that have the slaves in 1500

It's only good for desperate young guys with a lot of money and without a job. Don't leave a decent job to join Ryanair.

Think about that, at least you will not have surprises!