Ryanair Cabin CrewRequirements & Hiring
Everything you need to know before you apply to Ryanair— requirements, real pay, the hiring process, and whether they're recruiting right now. Also called flight attendant — same role, same requirements.
Reviewed August 2026 · confirm exact figures on Ryanair's careers page before applying.
- Age:
- 18+ at the time of application
- English:
- Fluent English required
- Hiring:
- 4-stage process. Recruitment days run across multiple European bases through the year.
Is Ryanair hiring right now?
Currently recruiting — next Ryanair open day is in 11 days.
See all Ryanair open daysRyanair cabin crew requirements
- Age
- 18+ at the time of application
- English
- Fluent English required
- Medical
- Fit-for-flying medical clearance
Height 157–188 cm; a reach test for overhead-bin safety latches is part of the recruitment day. Check your own eligibility — free →
Ryanair cabin crew salary
- Basic pay
- Reported base around €1,500–1,800 gross/month
- Flying pay
- Onboard sales commission adds to base pay
- Accommodation
- Not provided — crew live locally to their assigned base
Total: Reported total range roughly €18,000–26,000 gross/year including commission. Taxed per local base-country rules — this is gross, not take-home.
Ryanair hiring process
- 1Online application
- 2Recruitment day: grooming check, reach test, group exercise
- 3Interview
- 4Medical and background checks, then a training offer
Recruitment days run across multiple European bases through the year.
Ryanair interview questions & model answers →Ryanair cabin crew FAQs
What is Ryanair's height requirement?
Reported as 157–188 cm, with a functional reach test at the recruitment day rather than a single published arm-reach figure — confirm on Ryanair's own careers page.