Flashf15

Hey guys...got 'invited' for a sim eval/interview with Ryan Air at East Midlands Airport next month through Brookfield Aviation...basically told to show up at 0800 the day of the eval...not much other info. If anybody has any advice/info it would be greatly appreciated....thanks.

captjns

A few individuals from Ryanair will talk to you as a group describing the operations and culture of Ryanair. They will explain the simulator evaluation profile during the group interview as well. At this point you will be given the opportunity to ask questions.

You will be paired off with another individual for your simulator evaluation. It’s very straight forward. During the simulator evaluation you will give a full departure brief that you normally give to your first officer including a SID, power settings, emergency procedures, etc.

You will fly the SID, be given radar vectors. You will be given an engine failure of which you will accomplish the engine failure check list based on your procedures. You are not expected to use Ryanair’s procedures. CRM will be evaluated as well between you and your first officer and flight attendant. The simulator evaluator also plays flight attendant. You will accomplish a single engine approach to minimums to landing and full stop. As I said very straight forward.

You will have a separate one on one technical and personnel interview as well. This will be our opportunity to ask question that apply to your situation.

That’s all there is to it!

sligo1

I have contacted Ryan Air about flying positions, and given a contact at Brookfield Aviation ( Very hard to get a reply from with some answers to questions). Does Ryan except FAA ATP and FAA 737 type? I understand from the people at Ryan the IAA will allow a time period to apply for the appropriate IAA license.Anyone know how it works? What is the best way to get a Ryan Interview? Thanks in advance if you can help clear up these issues.

edik

This is the European Airline right? If so how is working there, the pay? I went to their web site they said that they have bunch of hubs in europe. Also with the pay, how much of it do you keep, since tax works differnt in europe.

edik

captjns

If you are coming from the US, the best thing to do is contact Brookfield Aviation. They are the primary provider of contract pilot for Ryanair.

Not only does Ryanair expect you to have a 737 type rating, but you must be current and qualified. You will need to have glass experience too. Your answers concerning the IAA medical and license validation will be explained during the interview process.

I would recommend if offered a contract, and you want the job, make arrangements as soon as possible to take the IAA medical. Have that out of the way before your start training. Also visit with the IAA in Dublin to open a validation file. You will need to bring your log books, certificates, etc.

sligo1

Thanks for the Quick Reply:

One more question you say they expect you to be current on type? If not looking at their hiring info, they list all sorts of requirements to meet some standard from so, fo, ca? I guess my question is I have lots of glass time but not current on 737, but I am typed. Any thoughts on getting an interview?

captjns

Contact Brookfield Aviation and tell them what you have told me. Tell them your time on type, last day as PIC, if applicable, and that you are willing to become recurrent on the 737 by going to a flight school such as Boeing Alteon, or Aeroservice. See what they say. You have nothing to lose.

HSLD

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Flashf15

CaptJNS...thank you for that informative and timely reply...it sounds very straight forward and I'm expecting an enjoyable day! Are you flying for Ryanair and if so where are you based and how do you like the operation? Is there much movemnent between the pilot bases or do most guys stay put? Can you give me an idea of what a 'typical' 5 day roster would be like? Thanks again for your excellent reply.

Flash