A320 Cadet Pilot – Type Rating Provided | Lauda Europe (Ryanair Group)

🧭 About the programme

This Cadet pathway is designed for newly qualified pilots who are ready to step into airline operations on the A320 family. You will complete the A320 Type Rating with Lauda Europe’s training partners and, subject to successful completion and operational requirements, progress to line flying on the A320 within the Ryanair Group.

Note: Places are strictly limited. Early applications are encouraged.

🧰 Eligibility & minimum requirements

• Licences & ratings: EASA Frozen ATPL (CPL/IR with ATPL theory), valid IR, ME, MCC, and UPRT.
• APS MCC: Hold a certificate of satisfactory completion of EASA APS MCC in accordance with AMC2 FCL.735.A. Standard MCC and MCC/JOC are no longer accepted.
• PIC hours (for modular graduates): 100 hours as PIC, or 70 hours as PIC if completed during a course of integrated flying training as set out in Appendix 3 A, C & D to Part-FCL and AMC1 to Appendix 3 A, C & D.
• Medical & language: EASA Class 1 Medical and ICAO English Level 4 or higher.
• Background & compliance: Ability to pass an enhanced background check and meet all other regulatory requirements.
• Documentation: Must have a flight school report.
• NTR welcomed: Non-Type Rated candidates are invited to apply; A320 Type Rating is provided.

🌟 What you’ll gain

• A320 Type Rating delivered to airline standards.
• Opportunity to fly the A320 with Lauda Europe within the Ryanair Group network (subject to successful completion and company requirements).
• High-quality training, mentoring, and a supportive multi-crew environment.

🧾 What to include with your application

• Up-to-date CV/resume.
• Flight school report (required).
• Copies of EASA licence, medical, and APS MCC certificate.
• Logbook summary highlighting PIC hours (as applicable).
• Proof of ICAO English level.
• Copy of passport/ID (for verification and background screening).

📨 How to apply

Submit your application with the documents listed above. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted with next steps in the selection and screening process.