Ryanair Type Courses

Oxford Aviation Academy runs a series of self-sponsored Ryanair Type Courses for individuals interested in advancing their careers using this route.

Ryanair is rapidly expanding

Europe’s largest low fares airline with 34 bases and 850+ routes across 26 countries. Ryanair operates a fleet of 199 Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with firm orders for a further 99 new aircraft which will be delivered over the next 3 years. Ryanair expects to carry approximately 67 million passengers in 2009.

Course Information [click here to expand]

Course starts

Courses are planned to start during 2010. Applications for assessments and training are accepted.

Training record

Over the past 6 years OAA has successfully trained more than 550 pilots for Ryanair. As a Ryanair approved training organisation, OAA offers approved Type Rating and MCC courses.

Who can apply?

Pilots with little or no airline experience can join Ryanair as cadets. Successful candidates may be offered the opportunity to fly for Ryanair on a full time basis following completion of a B737-800 Type Rating course. The course is run in conjunction with Scandinavian Aviation Academy, which is responsible for programme administration. The Ryanair Type Rating courses are performed at OAA's state-of-the art TRTO facilities at Stockholm-Arlanda.

Full registration details and comprehensive information can be found on The Scandinavian Aviation Academy website www.bfsaa.se.

Selection process

The selection process takes place at the Stansted Training Centre (UK). The day begins with an introduction to Ryanair, and a pre simulator briefing. The assessment is performed on a B737-800 simulator; and includes both a technical interview and a personnel interview.

Accommodation

Affordable long-term housing is available designed to fit the needs of the self sponsored student. View the accommodation information (PDF)

Cost

The course conducted in Sweden is not subject to VAT, representing a considerable cost saving for individuals of any nationality.

For a complete cost estimate please contact Jenny Wikman at Scandinavian Aviation Academy at jenny.wikman@bfsaa.se or +46 (0)21802807

Summary of course content and duration

The Ryanair Type Rating course takes approximately seven to eight weeks to complete, excluding base and line training. There are two major components of the course - ground training and simulator training. Ground training consists of Computer Based Training (CBT) on systems and equipment, written theoretical examinations, Flight Management System (FMS) sessions and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) training. Simulator training consists of a minimum of 56 hours to prepare for the licence skills test on the B737-800.

Interested in other aircraft types and self sponsored training programs?

A320 type rating, airline instructors with aircraft training and line training in the UK.

OAA offers self sponsored training on the following aircraft types: B737CL, B737NG, B767, A320, A330, A340, MD80, DASH8–100/300, DASH8-Q400, Fokker 50, F-28, S2000, S340, E170, DC-10, J31, BAe 146 and ATP. A320 and B737 training is offered at our training centres in Gatwick, Heathrow and Stockholm.

For further information about OAA's Self-Sponsored Type Rating Training programs, please contact stefan.jonsson@oaa.com or +46 (0) 8 797 5124