Ryanair to Hire 2,000 Pilots Over Next Three Years

By Anthony O. Goriainoff

Ryanair Holdings PLC said late on Monday that it will hire 2,000 new pilots over the next three years, as it starts planning for a return to growth after the pandemic.

The low-cost carrier said it has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8200 Gamechanger aircraft, out of more than 210, as it expects passengers to grow to 200 million by fiscal 2024.

The budget airline said training courses will take place through 2021, to be ready for summer 2022, for positions all over Europe.

"As part of Ryanair's career development initiatives, most Captain vacancies created by these new aircraft deliveries will be filled by internal promotions which creates opportunities for replacement First Officers, and ultimately new cadet pilots who can kick-start their pilot career with Ryanair so they can grow into the next generation of Ryanair's First Officers and Captain," the company said.

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July 13, 2021 02:02 ET (06:02 GMT)

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