Challenger Captains - London Stansted UK - Expression of Interest Crewlink, recruitment partner for a number of airline clients including Ryanair, are delighted to announce that we are currently inviting expressions of interest for Challenger Captain roles for an exciting and rewarding 24/7 engineering support operation based in London Stansted, UK. Although we do not have active Challenger Captain positions in Stansted at present, we encourage you to register your details as an 'Expression of Interest'. By doing so, you will be contacted should suitable positions become available in the future. These unique positions are permanent with a fantastic fixed 4/4 roster pattern involving early and late (night) standby shift patterns. Successful candidates can expect to earn up to £121,500 p.a. (UK) and will get an opportunity to fly to any of the 240+ destinations across the extensive Ryanair Group Network. The type rating is provided with no upfront cost, subject to a three-year training costs agreement. Please note that applicants for this position must hold the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK or hold 'Pre-Settled Status'. Minimum Requirements Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. Licence Type - Valid ATPL EASA or UK CAA issued Part FCL. Must hold a valid EASA or UK (Part-MED) issued Class 1 medical certificate. English Language Proficiency - minimum required proficiency Level is Operational Level (Level 4). (Written proficiency is required at Operational level). (Reference: ICAO Doc 9835). Candidates who hold a valid Challenger 350/3500 rating will be given preference. Captains 3000 hours total with at least 1000 command hours in a Multi-Crew, Multi-Engine environment in a jet aircraft. Assessment & Selection Candidates who are shortlisted will be required to complete a SIM assessment on a B737 FFS. The selection procedure takes place in Dublin (Ireland) or any other training centres used by the airline. Flights on the Ryanair Group network will be provided for you to attend. The day begins with an introduction to Ryanair and the recruitment team. Pilots can expect the following during the selection process: Pre-simulator briefing. Simulator assessment - 45 minutes as both pilot flying (PF) and pilot monitoring (PM). Basic handling skills, CRM and flight management will be assessed. Technical assessment - 30 minutes assessing your technical knowledge on your current/previous aircraft type(s). Personnel interview - Approximately 30 minutes to convince Ryanair of your suitability to join the team and to prove that you are the sort of person who will thrive in an environment where hard work and effort are rewarded. Those who emerge successfully from the variuos stages of the selection process will be offered a place on an upcoming course. Within 7 working days after the selection day, applicants will be contacted by phone or e-mail with their assessment results, be it positive or negative. Check the below Application Guidelines Before You Apply Eligibility Apply only if you meet the minimum requirements stated in the job ad, have uploaded all required documents, and have provided all the required details. Application Completion We will contact you only if you have fully completed your application, uploaded all required documents, and have been shortlisted for an interview. Profile Updates If you have already applied via our website and have not yet been contacted, please continue to update your ONE EXISTING profile/account. Do not create another account. Login Information Remember your login details (username/email and password) to access and update your application in the future. Feedback: Note that individual feedback on your performance during each stage of the assessment process is not provided. All contacts will be made through our application system, and in some instances, emails may be directed to the candidates' spam/junk mail by your email provider, so please make sure you frequently check those folders in your inbox.
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
Challenger Captains - London Stansted UK - Expression of Interest Crewlink, recruitment partner for a number of airline clients including Ryanair, are delighted to announce that we are currently inviting expressions of interest for Challenger Captain roles for an exciting and rewarding 24/7 engineering support operation based in London Stansted, UK. Although we do not have active Challenger Captain positions in Stansted at present, we encourage you to register your details as an 'Expression of Interest'. By doing so, you will be contacted should suitable positions become available in the future. These unique positions are permanent with a fantastic fixed 4/4 roster pattern involving early and late (night) standby shift patterns. Successful candidates can expect to earn up to £121,500 p.a. (UK) and will get an opportunity to fly to any of the 240+ destinations across the extensive Ryanair Group Network. The type rating is provided with no upfront cost, subject to a three-year training costs agreement. Please note that applicants for this position must hold the unrestricted right to live and work in the UK or hold 'Pre-Settled Status'. Minimum Requirements Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK. Licence Type - Valid ATPL EASA or UK CAA issued Part FCL. Must hold a valid EASA or UK (Part-MED) issued Class 1 medical certificate. English Language Proficiency - minimum required proficiency Level is Operational Level (Level 4). (Written proficiency is required at Operational level). (Reference: ICAO Doc 9835). Candidates who hold a valid Challenger 350/3500 rating will be given preference. Captains 3000 hours total with at least 1000 command hours in a Multi-Crew, Multi-Engine environment in a jet aircraft. Assessment & Selection Candidates who are shortlisted will be required to complete a SIM assessment on a B737 FFS. The selection procedure takes place in Dublin (Ireland) or any other training centres used by the airline. Flights on the Ryanair Group network will be provided for you to attend. The day begins with an introduction to Ryanair and the recruitment team. Pilots can expect the following during the selection process: Pre-simulator briefing. Simulator assessment - 45 minutes as both pilot flying (PF) and pilot monitoring (PM). Basic handling skills, CRM and flight management will be assessed. Technical assessment - 30 minutes assessing your technical knowledge on your current/previous aircraft type(s). Personnel interview - Approximately 30 minutes to convince Ryanair of your suitability to join the team and to prove that you are the sort of person who will thrive in an environment where hard work and effort are rewarded. Those who emerge successfully from the variuos stages of the selection process will be offered a place on an upcoming course. Within 7 working days after the selection day, applicants will be contacted by phone or e-mail with their assessment results, be it positive or negative. Check the below Application Guidelines Before You Apply Eligibility Apply only if you meet the minimum requirements stated in the job ad, have uploaded all required documents, and have provided all the required details. Application Completion We will contact you only if you have fully completed your application, uploaded all required documents, and have been shortlisted for an interview. Profile Updates If you have already applied via our website and have not yet been contacted, please continue to update your ONE EXISTING profile/account. Do not create another account. Login Information Remember your login details (username/email and password) to access and update your application in the future. Feedback: Note that individual feedback on your performance during each stage of the assessment process is not provided. All contacts will be made through our application system, and in some instances, emails may be directed to the candidates' spam/junk mail by your email provider, so please make sure you frequently check those folders in your inbox.
A prominent airline company is inviting expressions of interest for Challenger Captain roles based in London Stansted. Although no active positions are currently available, interested candidates will be contacted when vacancies arise. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £121,500 per year and includes opportunities to fly to over 240 destinations. Candidates must meet specific qualifications including a valid ATPL and a right to work in the UK. Successful applicants will undergo a selection process that includes a simulator assessment.
Jul 29, 2026
Full time
A prominent airline company is inviting expressions of interest for Challenger Captain roles based in London Stansted. Although no active positions are currently available, interested candidates will be contacted when vacancies arise. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £121,500 per year and includes opportunities to fly to over 240 destinations. Candidates must meet specific qualifications including a valid ATPL and a right to work in the UK. Successful applicants will undergo a selection process that includes a simulator assessment.
AES (Aircraft Engineering Services) are currently recruiting for a Training Administrator to be based in Stansted. Ryanair is Europe's favourite low fares airline, operating more than 1,600 daily flights (over 500,000 per year) from 68 bases, across 1,600 low fare routes, connecting 186 destinations in 30 countries and operating a fleet of 300 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. With a recent announcement for 180 new aircraft Ryanair is expanding its engineering facilities throughout its extensive European network. Coordinates the planning and delivery of Line Maintenance trainee programmes to support annual targets Coordinates the tracking of all Line Maintenance trainee programmes Coordinates the onboarding process for all Line Maintenance trainee programmes Monitors the continuous improvement of Line Maintenance trainee programmes through feedback Responsible for ensuring final programme reports are written for all trainees and issued to the Line Maintenance Management in a timely manner Coordinates tracking of Line Maintenance trainee programmes performance Coordinates monitoring, tracking, and administering Line Maintenance trainee's licences Coordinates providing licence updates/FAQs on any issues that training feel needs to be communicated to the Line Maintenance trainee's Coordinates with Line Maintenance on the tracking and updates of trainee licenses and feedback monthly Requirements Previous experience working with UK apprenticeships (advantage) Ability to plan and work to deadlines laid out by the management teams Good working knowledge of Office 365, and keen to learn new programs/software tools to enhance working ways Be an effective communicator and interact with the team through all types of communication (verbal, face-to face, virtual) Applicants must be open minded, eager to learn new skills and bring new ideas to the team Must have a strong work ethic and show responsibility to their own work and completion in a timely manner Must be flexible and able to adapt to change quickly Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to seek and find solutions and address them to the management team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Must hold a valid UK/EU passport (hold settled status) and happy to travel where the business requires.
May 31, 2026
Full time
AES (Aircraft Engineering Services) are currently recruiting for a Training Administrator to be based in Stansted. Ryanair is Europe's favourite low fares airline, operating more than 1,600 daily flights (over 500,000 per year) from 68 bases, across 1,600 low fare routes, connecting 186 destinations in 30 countries and operating a fleet of 300 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft. With a recent announcement for 180 new aircraft Ryanair is expanding its engineering facilities throughout its extensive European network. Coordinates the planning and delivery of Line Maintenance trainee programmes to support annual targets Coordinates the tracking of all Line Maintenance trainee programmes Coordinates the onboarding process for all Line Maintenance trainee programmes Monitors the continuous improvement of Line Maintenance trainee programmes through feedback Responsible for ensuring final programme reports are written for all trainees and issued to the Line Maintenance Management in a timely manner Coordinates tracking of Line Maintenance trainee programmes performance Coordinates monitoring, tracking, and administering Line Maintenance trainee's licences Coordinates providing licence updates/FAQs on any issues that training feel needs to be communicated to the Line Maintenance trainee's Coordinates with Line Maintenance on the tracking and updates of trainee licenses and feedback monthly Requirements Previous experience working with UK apprenticeships (advantage) Ability to plan and work to deadlines laid out by the management teams Good working knowledge of Office 365, and keen to learn new programs/software tools to enhance working ways Be an effective communicator and interact with the team through all types of communication (verbal, face-to face, virtual) Applicants must be open minded, eager to learn new skills and bring new ideas to the team Must have a strong work ethic and show responsibility to their own work and completion in a timely manner Must be flexible and able to adapt to change quickly Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines Ability to seek and find solutions and address them to the management team Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Must hold a valid UK/EU passport (hold settled status) and happy to travel where the business requires.