In 2026, Ryanair pilots benefit from competitive European short-haul airline salaries, stable roster patterns, productivity-based pay and strong command upgrade opportunities.
Ryanair Pilot Training Academy
Ryanair is facing scrutiny after reportedly dismissing a Barcelona-based captain who extended cabin crew rest under EASA’s Commander’s Discretion rules.
Here is a detailed review of how much Ryanair’s pilots are paid as well as the other benefits they enjoy as part of their employment with the carrier.
Ryanair (FR), Europe’s leading airline, has introduced its new pilot training initiative, the Future Flyer Academy, in collaboration with the esteemed Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) based in Ireland.