Ryanair Ferry Pilots
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Ryanair Ferry Pilots
I am interested in how Ryanair rosters pilots for their new aircraft delivery flights.
I think they received 8 new aircraft in May, that's a huge amount.
Is there a dedicated team or is it more a random things?
I think they received 8 new aircraft in May, that's a huge amount.
Is there a dedicated team or is it more a random things?
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As far as I'm aware (I left them a wee while back) they were done by all-captain crews direct from Seattle. Minimal local accommodation.
They were advertising internally for Captains to go on secondment to Seattle to do the acceptance flights last year. I believe it's a pretty average deal.
They were advertising internally for Captains to go on secondment to Seattle to do the acceptance flights last year. I believe it's a pretty average deal.
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Well, EASA OPS states that it must have a sleeping opportunity (aka bed), and the possibility to regulate lighting and temperature. Thats about it. Could be any dump with a light switch, curtain and AC.
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From what I heard its minimum rest in a fairly average hotel with no time to relax or explore. Raddison or Marriott it ain't! The check pilots get a room in a Ryanair rented apartment shared with the Ryanair engineering representative.
As I say, this is second hand line gossip from some months back, but from someone I flew with who turned down the job based on the above.
As I say, this is second hand line gossip from some months back, but from someone I flew with who turned down the job based on the above.
