First Officer

Ryanair

Active Posted 27 Jun 2026

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Job Overview

Airline

Ryanair

Position

First Officer

Base

Stansted

Aircraft

CL350/3500

Rating

Preferred

Contract

Permanent

Job Description

Crewlink is recruiting Challenger 350 / 3500 First Officers for a London Stansted-based 24/7 engineering support operation connected to the Ryanair Group network. The role involves business jet flying on a fixed standby-based roster, with operations supporting destinations across the wider Ryanair Group network.

Airline Facts

About Ryanair

Founded
1985
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland

Airline Description

Crewlink is a recruitment partner supporting airline clients including Ryanair. This role is connected to a Ryanair Group engineering support operation using Challenger 350 / 3500 aircraft for network support flying.

Requirements

Rating Type Rating
Preferred
License
EASA - CPL(A) + fATPL
Medical
EASA - Class 1
Language
ICAO Level 4+

Minimum Total Flight Time

500 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

  • Rated First Officers require a minimum of 100 hours on Challenger 350 / 3500 and a minimum of 500 total flying hours.
  • Non-type-rated First Officers require a minimum of 500 hours on multi-engine, multi-crew jet aircraft in commercial operations.
  • Some turboprop time may be considered for non-type-rated candidates.

Other License Requirements

  • Valid EASA Part-FCL or UK CAA Part-FCL licence required.
  • Challenger 350 / 3500 type rating preferred.

Other Language Requirements

  • Written English proficiency required at Operational Level.

Additional Requirements

  • Unrestricted right to live and work in the UK required, or pre-settled status.
  • Shortlisted candidates must complete a simulator assessment on a B737 full flight simulator.
  • Selection may take place in Dublin or another training centre used by the airline.
  • Technical assessment and personnel interview required during selection.

Benefits

Permanent position.
London Stansted base.
Fixed 4 on / 4 off roster pattern.
Early and late night standby shift pattern.
Earning potential up to £74,750 per year in the UK.
Challenger 350 / 3500 type rating provided with no upfront cost.
Three-year training cost agreement applies.
Flights on the Ryanair Group network provided for selection travel.

Application

How to apply

Applications are handled on the employer's external application page.

Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 27 Jun 2026
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