Join to apply for the Challenger Captains – Bergamo role at Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline . These permanent positions offer a fixed 4/4 roster pattern involving early and late (night) standby shift patterns. Successful candidates can earn up to €126,400 p.a. (BGY) and have the opportunity to fly to any of the 240+ destinations across the Ryanair Group Network. The type rating is provided with no upfront cost, subject to a three‑year training cost agreement. Description Crewlink, the recruitment partner for a number of airline clients including Ryanair, is delighted to announce that we are currently recruiting Challenger Captains for a 24/7 engineering support operation based in Bergamo, Italy . Minimum Requirements Unrestricted right to live and work in the EU. Licence Type – Valid EASA or UK CAA issued Part FCL. Must hold a valid EU (Part-MED) 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. Minimum Hours Captains: 3000 hours total with at least 1000 command hours in a multi‑crew, multi‑engine jet aircraft. 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 centre 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. Pilots Can Expect The Following During The Selection Process Pre‑simulator briefing. Company presentation. 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. Successful candidates 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. Application Guidelines Eligibility: Apply only if you meet the minimum requirements stated in the job ad and have uploaded all required documents. Application Completion: We will contact you only if you have fully completed your application, uploaded all required documents, and have been shortlisted for an interview. Profile Updates: If you have already applied via our website and have not yet been contacted, continue to update your existing profile/account. Do not create another account. Login Information: Remember your login details (username/email and password) to access and update your application in the future. Feedback: Individual feedback on your performance during each stage of the assessment process is not provided. Contacts All contacts will be made through our application system, and in some instances, emails may be directed to the candidate's spam/junk mail by your email provider. Please check those folders regularly. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Ryanair - Europe's Favourite Airline by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr