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Ryanair Group International Graduate Programme 2027

On-site in Madrid·Added 14 days ago

Ryanair

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Overview

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Ryanair doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work on-site in Madrid

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • University degree

    “Studied a relevant degree programme(Bachelors/Masters) with a secured 2.1 or above or be on track to” — per the ad.

Benefits

  • Life insurance

    Per the ad.

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 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 2025
  • Hold the unrestricted right to live and work in The EU 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
  • Fluency in Polish, Spanish, German or Maltese will be highly regarded
  • Good sense of humour and doesn't take themselves too seriously

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Competitive salary
  • 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

The role

Ryanair, over our 40 year history has grown to become Europe's largest airline group connecting more guests across more routes than any other European carrier. We are a fast-paced, ambitious and innovative company, offering exciting career opportunities across aviation, technology, operations and support functions. With offices located in Dublin, Malta, Madrid, Warsaw and across Europe, now is a fantastic time to join as we look to grow to over 800 aircraft and 300m guests within the next 8 years.

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 2027 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, Warsaw, Vienna and Madrid 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

How you'll work

Originally opened as an IT hub in 2016, our Madrid office has expanded massively to include several functions such as HR, Customer Service, Legal, Marketing and Engineering. Grads who are interested in working in the Spanish capital may work across one of these depts before transferring to Madrid to complete the remainder of the programme in the same dept.

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There are 4 distinct programmes and opportunities, Malta Air, Lauda Europe, Buzz and TravelLabs Madrid

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 a min of 6 Months in Dublin rotating across these functions before relocating to Vienna for the remainder of programme where they will continue to work across these key functions.

BUZZ / Ryanair Sun

Headquarted in Warsaw, Buzz is part of Ryanair group with a fleet of over 90 B737 aircraft based primarily across Central and Eastern Europe. Buzz is a fast growing and unique brand within Ryanair group as they offer both scheduled and charter services. With a brand new training centre recently opened in Krakow and growth plans across the region, Buzz runs a number of key functions such as HR, Finance, Operations (Inflight, GOPs and FOPs), Customer Service and more providing excellent exposure to eager graduates. Grads will work in Dublin HQ for a min of 6 months as part of some of the wider teams within the group functions here before relocating to Warsaw to work in a similar function

Hiring process

Motivation is key for Ryanair, we want to hear from Grads who have a genuine interest in working here, so please get this across in your application. We ask that you input 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 2027. 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!

About Ryanair

Ryanair is Europe's largest low-cost airline, operating over 600 aircraft across more than 230 destinations in 40+ countries. The company is known for its ultra-low-cost business model, point-to-point route network, and aggressive expansion strategy, carrying over 180 million passengers annually.

In Spain, Ryanair has a major operational hub at Madrid's Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport and a significant base at Barcelona-El Prat, with additional bases in Alicante, Ibiza, Málaga, Mallorca, Murcia, Sevilla, Valencia, Zaragoza, and the Canary Islands. The company is one of the largest private employers in Spanish aviation, and its Spanish operations are a key part of its European network, offering roles in engineering, maintenance, and airport operations. For international hires, Ryanair provides a structured environment with clear career paths, and its Spanish bases are attractive for those seeking to work in a fast-paced, high-volume aviation environment.

Industry
Airlines
Founded
1984
Employees
27,000
Headquarters
Dublin, Ireland
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and 11 more

Good to know if you are moving

  • Ryanair's Spanish bases are concentrated at major airports (Madrid, Barcelona, Palma, Málaga, Sevilla, Valencia, Zaragoza, and the Canary Islands), so relocation often means living in or near a major Spanish city.
  • The company operates a large engineering and maintenance operation (JCAM) in Madrid and Barcelona, hiring licensed aircraft mechanics (EASA B1/B2) and avionics technicians — a good fit for professionals with aviation engineering backgrounds.
  • Ryanair is a highly structured, process-driven company; roles such as 'Airworthiness Review Staff (ARC Signatory) Engineer' and 'Maintenance Programme Engineer' are regulated by EASA, which is attractive for professionals who value clear procedures and compliance.
  • The company offers a range of roles in Spain, from customer-facing positions (passenger agents, team leaders) to technical roles (IT support, SAP consultants, sheet metal workers), which means there are opportunities for both Spanish-speaking professionals and those with technical skills.
  • Ryanair's Spanish operations are part of a global network, so international hires can expect a multicultural environment and the possibility of internal mobility across the group's European bases.

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Additional information

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