Which Ryanair Base?

[liamrob05]

Direct to Ryanair according to a friend

[Knee Trembler]

re DEC

Apply direct by email, but beware - I was there for assessment in mid July and still not heard the result. Also, they seem to be only offering 'fast track FO' unless you have a lot of left seat 737.

KT

[The Real Slim Shady]

Last I heard we have enough FOs ready for upgrade and hiring DECs is on hold.

We still have a need for close on 900 FOs in the next 2 years.

[despegue]

Hi,

As my preferred bases are Charleroi, Weeze or Hahn, what are my chances of getting these as an initial base?

I could also accept MAD, Girona, BGY, CIA.

Any UK bases are impossible for me.

[ssschmokin1]

Grom

If you have to pay for the type it is in the region of 27,000 euro. Non JAA as I understand it get a year IAA validation, and have to do the exams to convert over. Likely to get offered Brookfield contract at the moment i think. EU residency will simplify your life no end.

Schmo

[MrHorgy]

Basing is a complete lottery, although if you want STN or DUB you might have a very slightly better chance of getting it due to the higher turnover of crews. Generally most people get offered a choice of 3-4, when I was based I got to pick from STN, PIK, SNN, HHN & MRS.

Once your there though moving bases is a bit hit and miss, i'm on a transfer list at the moment for a base and am getting pretty narked that new cadets are going there ahead of me! Sit and do your time and the opportunity comes, but with everything Ryanair be prepared for anything.

Horgy

[Jet Fuel Addict]

I know what you mean. Putting my bid in regularly for BGY. Then hear some cadet get a choice to go there as their permanent base, is like a stab in the back...

Cadet went to liverpool instead I think.... Sigh.

[Alt.cap]

Non Rated DEC.

Am aware of the possible hold on DEC's (previously posted) but if joining as such at what point would you start collecting pay - day 1 of your conversion, post sim, on release to the line (or god forbid, later!)

Are FO's required to move on achieving their promotion? If so which bases currently have a requirement for Capts?

Thanks for any input.

[chrian_dk]

the general english consensus of, please don't send me across the ocean just friggin sickens me, how about you come down into the sun and enjoy your sad life for once, away from mommy for a year might actually do you good... what's holding you back, weather, women... please...

take girona reus alicante bergamo pisa.......

[curser]

I'd chose a base with a descent load factor, if you can find one. Here comes the reaper.

[Alt.cap]

chrian_dk

That you've registered just to post your contribution suggests you feel strongly on the subject.

If you are attempting a wind up at least try an use a bit of original thought or even wit. If not consider this - in your home country there's a village missing it's idiot.

[JW411]

"I'd chose a base with a descent load factor"

Why would you want to go to a base where the load factor is descending?

Once it gets to a break-even figure, MOL will close the base and you will then have to re-locate.

[curser]

good point JW, I did of course mean a decent load factor , tricky chap johnny beer.

[dumdumbrain]

ema

Most non-based pilots like EMA,,, smallish base, nice crew, nice routes, shame about the base capt tho