Description

Looking for a challenging and rewarding Grad Programme? Do you want to work for an industry leader where career progression is a given if you work hard and show dedication? Then join the 2026 Ryanair Group International Grad Programme 
These unique programmes provide will give successful candidates the chance to rotate across teams in both our Dublin HQ and also our Malta or Vienna offices, allowing you to gain transferable skills and a deep understanding of Ryanair Group, to set you up on a career path to the skies!
Across the 2 year programme, our grads will get mentorship from our leadership team, will be part of a structured programme with trips, tips and insights into Europe’s largest airline which will allow you to develop while we grow to be The World’s Largest Airline

There are two distinct programmes, Malta Air & Lauda Europe

Malta Air 

Headquartered in Malta, Malta Air is part of Ryanair group with a fleet of over 180 B737 aircraft based across some of Ryanair's key markets such as Italy, Germany, France, Malta, Romania, Denmark, Sweden and more. Our Malta office has a number of functions including Finance, Safety, HR and Flight Operations. 

Grads will work in Dublin HQ for a period of 6 months as part of some of the wider teams within the group functions here before relocating to Malta to work in a similar function in Malta Air for the remaining 18 months of the programme 

Lauda Europe

The only A320 operator of Ryanair Group, Lauda operate a fleet of 27 Airbus A320's based across Vienna, Croatia and Palma. While Lauda is headquartered in Malta, the majority of operations is run from our Vienna office where the primary functions include Operations (including FOPs, GOPs & Inflight), HR and Finance. The Lauda Grad will spend 12 Months in Dublin rotating across these functions before relocating to Vienna for the remaining 12 months of the programme where they will continue to work across these key functions.

The Application Process

Motivation is key for Ryanair, we want to hear from Grads who have a genuine interest in working here. Please put in your preferences as to which programme you’re keen to work in the most, but our Recruiters will review your application and may reach out if they feel you are more suitable for other depts
Applications will remain open until 31st January 2026. We recommend getting your application in earlier as like our aircraft we like to be on-time! Everyone we hire needs to show the skills and behaviours that have helped us to achieve our growth over the last 40 years and we expect candidates to demonstrate a hardworking and entrepreneurial spirit during the interview process
If we decide to progress your application you will be invited for a phone call (if an Irish number is calling, make sure you answer), followed by an online interview. As part of the process, all grads must come to Dublin for a Face-to-Face interview
In the questions please state why you want to join the Ryanair Grad Programme and let us know about which areas that you are particularly interested in working in, we get thousands of applications so this is your sales pitch!

Requirements

• Studied a relevant degree programme(Bachelors/Masters) with a secured 2.1 or above or be on track to
• Graduated/finished university no earlier than 2024
• Hold the unrestricted right to live and work in Ireland and travel freely throughout Europe.
• Strong analytical skills for efficiency, quality and continuous improvements
• Ability to work in a pressurised and fast paced environment
• Organisational, interpersonal skills and work on own initiative 
• Excellent communication skills
• Good sense of humour and doesn't take themselves too seriously

Benefits

• Competitive salary,increases in Year 
• Unlimited discount travel to over 230 destinations
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – Matched up to 5% or €5,000
• Death in Service Benefit
• 20 Days Annual Leave – Increasing to 22 days after 12 months and 25 days after 3 years
• Cycle 2 Work Scheme
• Unrivalled career progression
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Competencies