Your Career in the Skies Starts at Shannon – Ryanair Cabin Crew!
Join Europe's Largest Airline Group – €2,000 Joining Bonus for 2026 Courses
Want to become Cabin Crew for Europe's largest airline group based at Shannon Airport? Crewlink, the official recruitment partner of Ryanair Group, is currently recruiting for Cabin Crew in Shannon—and this is your opportunity to join our 16,000+ Cabin Crew members across 90+ operational bases who deliver best-in-class customer service to over 600,000 guests on more than 3,600 flights every single day.
Flying for Ryanair means you not only get amazing perks such as unlimited discount travel across 250+ destinations, an industry-leading '5 on 3 off' roster, and highly competitive salary packages—you also get world-leading training, completely free. And if you join a course in 2026, you'll receive a once-off joining bonus of €2,000.
No prior experience is necessary. Our training courses are designed to provide you with all the fundamental skills our crew use every day, allowing you to deliver a safe and top-class inflight experience to our guests. Once complete, you'll be issued with your Cabin Crew Wings and ready to take to the skies!
Your Career Pathway
As a member of the Ryanair Group Cabin Crew family, you'll be immersed in our culture from day one. The career opportunities are endless, including becoming a Cabin Supervisor, Base Supervisor, Regional Manager—or why not aspire to become our next Director of Inflight?
What Life as Cabin Crew Really Looks Like
Life as Cabin Crew is fun and rewarding—but it's also a demanding position where safety is our number one priority. You'll be required to operate both early and late shifts and report for duty as early as 5 AM on the early roster, not returning home until midnight on the afternoon roster.
If you're not a morning person, then think twice before applying. However, if you're customer-oriented and like to work in a fast-paced environment with loads of enthusiasm, this could be the career for you!
Important Application Note
As part of the application process, candidates are required to complete a mandatory English proficiency test and a situational judgment test. Failure to complete these assessments will result in disqualification from progressing to the interview stage.
Requirements
To join our Cabin Crew team, you'll need to meet the following requirements:
- Applicants must hold the unrestricted right to live and work in Ireland and the ability to travel freely throughout the Ryanair Network
- Height: Approximately between 5'2" (157 cm) and 6'2" (188 cm)
- Swimming: Able to swim 25 meters unaided and support someone else
- Personality: Hardworking, flexible, and outgoing with a friendly personality
- Flexibility: Adaptable and happy to work a shift roster
- Customer Service: Enjoy dealing with the public and have the ability to provide excellent customer service with a 'can do' attitude
- Language: Comfortable speaking and writing in English with the ability to successfully pass an English Language Assessment
- Passion: A genuine passion for travelling and meeting new people
What Ryanair Offers You?
- Estimated annual salary: €28,999 based on approximately 850 flying hours per year. Actual earnings may vary depending on hours flown and operational requirements.
- Free Internationally recognised Cabin Crew Training Course – completely free of charge
- Paid training allowance – earn while you learn
- A once-off Joining Bonus of €2,000 – available for 2026 courses
- Uncapped Sales bonus – increasing your earning potential
- Unlimited highly discounted Staff Travel across all of Ryanair's network. Further benefits available after 12 months
- Fixed 5 days on / 3 days off roster pattern – predictability and balance
- The adventure and experience of a lifetime within our Cabin Crew network
- Explore new cultures and cities with colleagues on your days off
- Free Uniform in Year 1 and annual allowance afterwards
- Security of working for a financially stable airline
- Retail discounts available at Dublin Airport
- Cycle to Work Scheme – we support sustainable commuting
Ready to Take Off with Ryanair?
If you're ready for a career that combines travel, teamwork, and adventure, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step toward an extraordinary career with Europe's largest airline group.
Your journey starts here. Join the Ryanair family at Shannon.
