Does Aer Lingus hire low hour pilots?
 

Hi guys!

I am wondering if Aer Lingus ever takes low hour pilots. I checked on their website, there are na vacancies in the air at the moment but maybe someone here has some more in-depth knowledge whether they consider low hour pilots in general and is there any chance recruitment would open up soon?
I know they run the cadetship programme, I had applied but failed. I took up another path to acquire the fATPL and I am wondering if there's a chance they could consider me to apply as a low hour direct entry FO.

Thanks for any info!!

In two simple words : N O

It's one word only

They just recruited about 3 months ago. Think the requirements were 500hours and a 320 type rating. With that being said I'm sure theres a long que of very experienced pilots just waiting for a chance.

Yes they do...sometimes. Just check their minimum requirements when applying. It may be a f(ATPL) as has been the case on certain occasions in the past

Ok thanks for replies guys!

Hi guys, anyone know what´s going on with the contractors in Air Lingus, are they been offered a permanent position after some time there?
cheers!

Hopefully it employs experienced pilots that can fly aeroplanes ... ?!

Lingus has taken guys from all walks in recent years, from 150 hrs ex-integrated through to those with plenty of experience - like turboprop captains.

Recruitment is very hit and miss, and the process seems to change as often as the wind. The last batch were either contractors, or A320 rated I seem to recall. But then the market is buoyant. Won't be long till they get stretched again.