Ryanair has recently extended its new Future Flyer Academy pilot training programme to include a partnership with Italian-based international flight school, Aviomar Flight Academy. The programme will train over 400 aspiring pilots who will ultimately join the airline group as Second Officers over the next 4 years. The airline has a similar programme in place with AFTA in Cork.
Ryanair’s Future Flyer Academy offers aspiring pilots the opportunity to kickstart their aviation career as a commercial airline through a world-class combination of classroom, simulator, and practical training with a defined path to employment as a Second Officer with Ryanair – as the airline continues to grow to carry over 300m passengers p.a. on a fleet of 800 aircraft by 2034.
For several years, Aviomar has been training aspiring pilots to a standard where they can complete their Type Rating course to operate Ryanair’s Boeing 737 or Airbus A320 aircraft. Through Ryanair’s new Future Flyer Academy programme, this initial training is combined with the Type Rating qualification to fast-track pilot training progression. Not only that, but Ryanair also guarantees candidates a job (subject to achieving the required standards) as a commercial pilot with the airline upon completion of the programme, with benefits such as:
- Outstanding earnings potential
- Access to Ryanair’s Route-to-Command programme – fastest route to Captain (within 4 years)
- Industry-leading rosters – fixed 5 days on, 4 days off
- Great basing opportunities given Ryanair’s 95 base network
- Opportunity to fly on one of Europe’s youngest and most efficient fleets
Applications for Ryanair’s Future Flyer Academy with Aviomar are open now – for more information visit the “Become a Pilot” section of the Ryanair website or apply at aviomarscuoladivolo.com.
Ryanair’s Chief Operations Officer, Neal McMahon, said:
“We are delighted to launch the Future Flyer Academy in partnership with Aviomar in Italy, who is a long-standing Ryanair partner. By combining Ryanair’s industry-leading expertise with Aviomar’s world-class training programmes, our Future Flyer Academy will create unparalleled opportunities for 100’s of aspiring pilots who are looking to kickstart a well-paid career in aviation as a commercial pilot. Ryanair’s new Future Flyer Academy training programme shows our continued commitment to supporting, developing, and recruiting aspiring pilots for future positions as we take delivery of over 300 Boeing 737 MAX-10 aircraft over the next 10 years. Ryanair looks forward to growing the careers of many more Aviomar pilot trainees through our new Future Flyer Academy over the years to come.”
Ryanair’s Head of Crew Training, Captain Paul Kelly said: “Ryanair’s new Future Flyer Academy training programme will provide us with a steady pipeline of talented and professional pilots from around Europe to meet the needs of our growing network. This enhanced programme has a proven track record of providing us with highly trained cadets who have demonstrated all the knowledge, skills and attitude necessary to succeed as a future Ryanair Captain.”
Aviomar Flight Academy’s General Manager Michele Marano said: “We are proud to renew our partnership with Ryanair. Aviomar has a long-established relationship with Ryanair and a large number of our graduates currently fly as First officers, Captains and Training Captains with the airline. The “Ryanair Future Flyer Academy with Aviomar” will give successful applicants a clear path towards a long and successful career as a Ryanair pilot. Ryanair’s training department is recognised as the best in the industry and the partnership validates the quality of our training programmes and our role in shaping the future Captains of the skies. We look forward to welcoming future Ryanair Captains through our doors in Aviomar.”
