Rank Structure

Our Ranks

Progress through the Ryanair Virtual Group career by accumulating flight hours. Each rank marks a new milestone and unlocks further opportunities.

Trainee - Academy

Complete the Academy before beginning your career as a Cadet.

Cadet - 0h

Fly sectors under 2 hours while building your first flight hours.

Second Officer - 20h

Fly sectors under 4 hours as you gain operational experience.

Junior First Officer - 50h

Fly sectors under 6 hours and continue developing your line experience.

First Officer - 100h

Progress into regular First Officer operations across the network.

Captain - 250h

Take command of longer and more demanding network flights.

Line Training Captain - 500h

Support pilots during line training and help build operational standards.

Deputy Base Captain - 1000h

Help coordinate a base and support its day-to-day flight operations.

Base Captain - 1500h

Lead base operations and help maintain a consistent pilot standard.

Regional Base Captain - 3000h

Oversee regional operations and support the wider FRVG network.