United Kingdom – Ryanair, Europe’s largest airline group, has officially launched its Future Flyer Academy pilot training programme in the UK in partnership with UK-based Skyborne Airline Academy. The initiative aims to train over 400 cadets over the next four years, offering them a direct route into Second Officer positions within the Ryanair Group.

• Ryanair has appointed Skyborne as the exclusive UK training provider for the Future Flyer Academy.

• The programme delivers dual-licence training (UK CAA and EASA) integrated with Ryanair’s standard operating procedures and operational philosophy.

• Skyborne cadets will undergo training in the UK and the US, including single- and multi-engine training, and an Airline Pilot Standard Multi-Crew Cooperation (APS MCC) course.

• The training is delivered at Skyborne’s facilities in Gloucestershire, Bournemouth, and Vero Beach, Florida.

• The full programme is priced at GBP 131,400

• The initiative supports Ryanair’s long-term fleet growth strategy to reach over 800 aircraft by 2034, including more than 300 new Boeing 737 MAX-10s.

Statements

• “We are delighted to launch the Future Flyer Academy in partnership with Skyborne Airline Academy in the UK. By combining Ryanair’s industry-leading expertise with Skyborne’s excellent 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 Skyborne pilot trainees through our Future Flyer Academy over the years to come.” – Neal McMahon, Chief Operations Officer, Ryanair

• ““Our Future Flyer Academy training programme will provide Ryanair 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 the knowledge, skills, and attitude necessary to succeed as a future Ryanair Captain.” – Captain Paul Kelly, Head of Crew Training, Ryanair

• “We are thrilled to partner with Ryanair, one of Europe’s leading airlines, in response to the growing demand for commercial aviation and the need for streamlined pathways to the flight deck. This collaboration underscores the exceptional quality of our airline cadet programmes, which consistently produce highly skilled and well-prepared pilots. We’re proud to contribute to the industry’s growth by providing Ryanair with pilots who meet and exceed the highest standards of professionalism and expertise.” – Lee Woodward, CEO, Skyborne

• “Ryanair launched its Future Flyer Academy pilot training programme in partnership with UK-based and world-renowned international flight school Skyborne Airline Academy, which will train over 400 aspiring pilots who will ultimately join the airline group as Second Officers over the next 4 years.” – Angelo C., Pilot Recruitment Manager, Ryanair

Source: Ryanair