More than 400 new pilots to join Ryanair in the next four years

The airline's new pilot training programme has been launched in partnership with Cork-based Atlantic Flight Training Academy

Founded in 1995 and based in Cork, Afta operates a large fleet of aircraft and simulators, including the Diamond DA 42 aircraft as well as B737 NG and B737 MAX simulators. Pic: Larry Cummins

A new flight training programme will see more than 400 pilots join the Ryanair group over the next four years, the airline has said.

Launching its new Future Flyer Academy pilot training programme with Cork-based, Atlantic Flight Training Academy (Afta) this week, the airline said it will allow aspiring pilots to kickstart their aviation career with a combination of classroom, simulator and practical training, with a defined path to employment once completed.