Ryanair is to recruit 3,500 new staff next year as it plans to take delivery of 50 new aircraft.
The low-cost airline will hire 2,000 new cabin crew, 1,000 pilots and 250 aircraft engineers
They also said they will create new positions in IT, Sales & Marketing, Digital Experience, Finance and Commercial at Ryanair’s Dublin office, and also at its Travel Labs Poland subsidiary.
Ryanair also said they will promote more than 300 First Officers across its 84-base European network.
Eddie Wilson, Ryanair’s Chief People Officer said: “2017 is set to be our busiest recruitment year to date, and we are continuing to invest heavily in talent for the future.”
He claimed that the airline is now considered the “go-to airline” for cadets and hiring.
He said: “Both pilots and cabin crew have the opportunity to work on the youngest fleet in Europe as we take delivery of our new Boeing aircraft.
“As our aircraft numbers grow from 355 to over 500 in the next five years, Ryanair will hire over 5,000 new people. Candidates interested in all current opportunities should visit careers.ryanair.com for further information.”
