Help with Ryanair Sim assessment
 

Hi to everbody:

Has somebody been at Ryan sim assessment? I am about to apply, and I have some questions and I would appreciate any help..

-Which model is used ? 737-200 or 737-800 (I mean..is it glass cockpit?)
-Must (or Can) autopilot or autothrottle be used while being checked ? I don't mind either manually or not, but there is a little difference between them when training procedures and maneuvers at home
-Is Ryan currently recruiting..?I have heard that you can apply and sometimes they call you in a few days to appoint with you and assessment with only a few days in advance, and sometimes you can apply and never be called...
I’m thinking about hiring a sim (2, 3 or 4 hours) before applying, I have two choices, “Real simulation” with a 737-200 and “Virtual aviation” with a base fixed 737 (I think it is 737-NG), which one do you prefer or do you think is more suitable for RYR assessment?

Could somebody give me some advice or reference about these two sims, or about all the general assessment process??

Thank you in advance!!!!

Hi,

To answer your questions. Ryanair use the 800 sim but the screens are set up to show conventional instruments. So you dont have speed tapes etc you have conventional ASI etc on the screens.

Autothrottle is only used on takeoff (TOGA mode) after that its all manuel flying so no autopilot, flight director or autothrottle.

Yes they are currently recruitining cadets and direct entry captains. Id say a wait of between 2/3 months between applying and getting called(if your going to get called) is realistic.

If you get a call I would recommend doing some sim time. Before mine I did some time in a motion 737-200 but my sim partner done some in a fixed base 737-400 we both got it so I dont think it makes too much difference. Id go to which ever one is cheaper!

There is already a thread running on Ryanair interviews so have a look at that too.

Good luck with your application.

Don't forget your 34k,thats the deal breaker.:}

Yes it is the deal breaker. If you dont have the money you wont join. If you do have the money and you are not up to standard you wont join. If you do have the money and you are up to the standard you might join.