Jobs and Careers
RY

Commercial Graduate Programme (Immediate Start)

Ryanair
Irelandfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jan 2024

About the role

We are pleased to announce that we are now accepting applications for our Commerical Graduate Programme with an immediate start.

The Role

Joining Ryanair as a graduate, not only means joining Europe’s Largest Airline Group but will give you the opportunity to learn from some of the most commercially astute, financially minded, and creative minds in the airline industry and you will forge relationships for life.

Our unique Grad Programme allows you to rotate through a number of key areas in your chosen department while developing your skills and experience. All our Grads receive continued one on one mentoring from a designated senior staff member within their first year, will be brought on several trips throughout the network to gain a better understanding of the operation and enjoy some well-deserved social events!

Not only will you start on a highly competitive salary that increases after 1 year but on your days off you can enjoy discounted and unlimited travel throughout our entire network of over 230 destinations!

The Programme

As a Ryanair Graduate, your experience will be broad but significant, allowing you to further develop your career within an area that interests you. Your role could see you tackle a wide range of business challenges and you will spend 6 months in four key business areas over a two year period.

Please note, only those graduating from 2022, 2023 and 2024 will be accepted. This position requires eligibility to work in Ireland on a permanent basis and travel freely throughout our network.

Rotations within the Commercial Finance area:

Commercial Finance:

  • Monthly market / competitor analysis including market shares
  • Assisting with research and planning projects
  • Propose and evaluate new route opportunities based on research undertaken
  • Develop Ryanair’s market intelligence reporting

Scheduling:

  • Integration of new aircraft deliveries into the network.
  • Management of slot portfolios at a number of airports
  • On-going management of relationships with airports
  • Analysis of schedule efficiency

Yield:

  • Achieving target load factors across a portfolio of routes
  • Achieving and surpassing revenue targets.
  • Conduct detailed market reviews, identifying potential threats and opportunities
  • Propose proactive pricing and yield management strategies

Route Development

  • Liaise with internal Marketing, Finance and Operations departments in Ryanair.
  • Manage and develop existing commercial relationships with Airports.
  • Be responsible for data gathering, analysis and report preparation on a monthly and ad-hoc basis.

What you will gain

Our graduate training programme is underpinned by the Ryanair philosophy that will allow you to gain a high level of experience at a fast pace. You will learn from the best people within aviation, gain an invaluable insight into Europe’s leading airline, picking up life skills along the way.

Requirements

What you need to get in

You will need to be on track to achieve a minimum of 2.1 and have excelled in your degree course. We want inspirational graduates who have a story to tell and who have strong outside interests. Cultural fit at Ryanair is just as important as academics.

Application process - Everyone we hire at Ryanair needs to show the skills and behaviours that have helped us to achieve our growth over the last 31 years and we expect candidates to demonstrate a hardworking and entrepreneurial spirit during the interview process.

Good Luck with your application and let your career take off with Ryanair.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Discounted and unlimited travel to over 235 destinations
  • Death in Service Benefit – Up to 2 times of basic annual salary
  • Additional yearly Annual Leave for long service (2 days after 5 years & 5 days after 10 years)
  • Cycle 2 Work Scheme
  • Unrivalled career progression

Apply for this role

Generate a tailored application kit with a matched cover letter, interview prep, and CV highlights — in under 60 seconds.

Apply Now →Generate Application Kit

Free account required — sign up in 30s

Company

Ryanair

View company profile →