Challenger 350-3500 Captains – Bergamo – Expression of Interest

Ryanair; Bergamo; On-site; EUR 120,060 - 146,740; Full time

Job summary

Ryanair, via Crewwlink, invites expressions of interest for Challenger 350-3500 Captain roles based in Bergamo, Italy. These are permanent posts with a 4/4 roster, offering a high-visibility path across the Ryanair Group network.

Eligible pilots hold EU work rights, ATPL EASA or UK CAA Part FCL, and a valid Class 1 medical. Preference given to those with Challenger rating and substantial jet multi-crew experience.

Qualifications

• Right to live and work in the EU is unrestricted.
• Licence type: ATPL EASA or UK CAA Part FCL.
• Valid EASA Part-MED or UK CAA Class 1 medical certificate.
• English proficiency level 4 (Operational). Written proficiency at Operational level.
• Preference for Challenger 350/3500 rating.
• Minimum 3000 total hours with at least 1000 command hours in a multi-crew, multi-engine jet.

Responsibilities

• Roles are permanent with a 4/4 roster pattern.
• Possible assignments across Ryanair Group destinations.
• Expression of Interest process leads to SIM, technical, and interview assessments.

Skills

EU work eligibility

ATPL or Part-FCL license

English proficiency

Jet experience preference

Total flight hours 3000

Command hours 1000

Education

ATPL EASA or UK CAA Part FCL

Class 1 medical certificate

Job description

Challenger 350-3500 Captains - Bergamo - Expression of Interest

Crewlink, recruitment partner for a number of airline clients including Ryanair, are delighted to announce that we are currently inviting expressions of interest for Challenger 350-3500 Captain roles for an exciting and rewarding 24/7 engineering support operation based in Bergamo, Italy.

Although we do not have active Challenger 350-3500 Captain positions in Bergamo at present, we encourage you to register your details as an ‘Expression of Interest’. By doing so, you will be contacted should suitable positions become available in the future.

These unique positions are permanent with a fantastic fixed 4/4 roster pattern involving early and late (night) standby shift patterns.

Successful candidates can expect to earn up to €133,400 p.a. (BGY) and will get an opportunity to fly to any of the 240+ destinations across the extensive Ryanair Group Network. The type rating is provided with no upfront cost, subject to a three-year training costs agreement.

Minimum Requirements

• Unrestricted right to live and work in the EU
• Licence Type – Valid ATPL EASA or UK CAA issued Part FCL
• Must hold a valid EASA (Part-MED) or UK CAA issued Class 1 medical certificate.
• English Language Proficiency – minimum required proficiency Level is Operational Level (Level 4). (Written proficiency is required at Operational level). (Reference: ICAO Doc 9835).
• Candidates who hold a valid Challenger 350/3500 rating will be given preference.
• Captains 3000 hours total with at least 1000 command hours in a Multi-crew, Multi-engine environment in a jet aircraft. Some turbo‑prop hours may be considered.

Assessment & Selection

Candidates who are shortlisted will be required to complete a SIM assessment on a B737 FFS. The selection procedure takes place in Dublin (Ireland) or any other training centres used by the airline. Flights on the Ryanair Group network will be provided for you to attend. The day begins with an introduction to Ryanair and the recruitment team.

• Pre‑simulator briefing.
• Simulator assessment – 45 minutes as both pilot flying (PF) and pilot monitoring (PM). Basic handling skills, CRM and flight management will be assessed.
• Technical assessment – 30 minutes assessing your technical knowledge on your current/previous aircraft type(s).
• Personnel interview – Approximately 30 minutes to convince Ryanair of your suitability to join the team and to prove that you are the sort of person who will thrive in an environment where hard work and effort are rewarded.
• Those who emerge successfully from the various stages of the selection process will be offered a place on an upcoming course.
• Within 7 working days after the selection day, applicants will be contacted by phone or e‑mail with their assessment results, be it positive or negative.