Ryanair Group · Flight attendant / steward
Cabin crew - Shannon base
Ryanair, through its recruitment partner Crewlink, is looking for cabin crew for its Shannon base in Ireland. No previous experience is required, as full training is provided.
- Airline
- Ryanair Group
- Position
- Flight attendant / steward
- Location
- Shannon Airport, Ireland
- Contract
- Fixed-term contract, full-time
- Posted
- 15 September 2026
The essentials
- Base at Shannon Airport
- One-off hiring bonus of €2,000 for training courses starting in 2026
- Fixed working pattern of 5 days on / 3 days off
- Free initial training recognised internationally
- Possibility to progress to roles such as cabin supervisor, base supervisor, regional manager or head of in-flight operations
- Fixed-term, full-time contract
What the posting asks for
- Right to live and work in Ireland without restriction, and ability to travel freely across the Ryanair network
- Height between approximately 1.57 m and 1.88 m
- Able to swim 25 metres unaided and capable of supporting another person
- Good level of English, spoken and written, with a pass in an English language test
- Must pass a situational judgement test and an English language test during the application process
- Comfortable dealing with the public and a good sense of customer service
- Flexibility to work a roster with varied hours, including early mornings or late evenings
- Enjoyment of travel and meeting new people
What the airline offers
- Free cabin crew training recognised internationally
- Paid training allowance
- One-off hiring bonus of €2,000 for courses starting in 2026
- Uncapped sales bonus
- Unlimited, heavily discounted staff travel across the Ryanair network, with further benefits after 12 months
- Fixed roster of 5 days on / 3 days off
- Free uniform in the first year, then an annual allowance afterwards
- Discounts at shops at Dublin Airport
- Cycle to Work Scheme
How the selection works
- Online application
- Compulsory English language test
- Situational judgement test
- Interview, if the previous tests are passed
Summary written by Escale CCA from the airline's posting, which is the only authoritative text: read it in full before applying.
Low-cost short/medium-haul
Ryanair: what to know
Ryanair Group
Europe's largest airline by passenger numbers, fleet size and number of flights, with bases across Europe.
- Hub: Dublin (head office), London Stansted (largest base)
- 651 aircraft
- 230 destinations
- Founded 1984
Cabin crew recruitment at Ryanair
Conditions stated by the airline
- Stand approximately between 157 cm (5 ft 2 in) and 188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
- Be able to swim 25 metres unaided (the advert adds: while providing assistance to another person)
- Be comfortable speaking and writing in English and pass an English language assessment
- Hold unlimited right to live and work in the country of the base (EU or United Kingdom depending on the advert) or be free to travel across the Ryanair network
- No previous cabin crew experience is necessary
Selection steps stated
- Application for one of the cabin crew positions
- Online English test (some adverts add a situational judgement test; not taking them leads to exclusion before the interview)
- Online interview or attendance at a local recruitment day
- If successful, invitation to an upcoming training session, followed by contact from the 'ID' and training teams for pre-start information
The general cabin crew page only details the English test; height, swimming and right to work are taken from the adverts per base (Dublin, Malta, Frankfurt-Hahn, Stansted, Lauda Vienna), with no advert for a French base listed as of October 2026, and age is not mentioned anywhere.
Tips for applying
Very many bases, frequent recruitment. Fluent English required (training and everyday life), high frequency of short flights.
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Prepare for this selection
Read the posting in full before applying: the conditions (minimum age, languages, right to work in the base's country, CCA or equivalent training) are set by the airline and vary from one to another.
The CCA is required to work as cabin crew. Depending on the airline, it is required before applying or issued at the end of the airline's own initial training: the posting says which.
Selection usually has several steps (online application, tests or interview, sometimes a group assessment day). Prepare an up-to-date CV in English, a precise reason for choosing this airline, and practise spoken English and situational exercises.
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