Ryanair Recruitment Drive Brings Cabin Crew Jobs to Louth
€2,000 incentive offered as airline seeks 100 new staff
Ryanair has announced a major recruitment drive across Ireland, with County Louth among the key locations where job seekers can apply for cabin crew roles ahead of the airline’s expanded Summer 2026 schedule.
The airline is recruiting approximately 100 cabin crew for its Dublin Airport base as part of its long-term growth strategy, which aims to carry 300 million passengers annually by 2034.
As part of the recruitment campaign, Ryanair is offering a €2,000 incentive, paid in instalments, to candidates who successfully join a training course before Summer 2026.
Recruitment Events Coming to Drogheda and Dundalk
Ryanair will host two in-person recruitment events in County Louth during February, giving local job seekers the opportunity to apply and interview on the day.
The Louth recruitment events will take place at:
- Wednesday, February 4 – The Mill, Drogheda
- Tuesday, February 10 – The Imperial Hotel, Dundalk
All events begin at 10.30am, and applicants can attend without a prior appointment.
No Previous Experience Required
Ryanair has confirmed that previous cabin crew experience is not required, with full training provided for successful candidates. Training courses are scheduled to take place in February and March.
The airline says the roles may appeal to those seeking a career change, people returning to the workforce, or anyone interested in customer service and aviation careers.
Competitive Pay, Roster and Career Progression
Ryanair says it offers a competitive employment package for cabin crew, including:
- Highly competitive salary
- €2,000 joining incentive
- Five days on, three days off roster
- Unlimited discounted flights
- Uncapped onboard sales commission
- Opportunities for career progression with additional pay increases
The airline says many staff go on to become senior cabin crew, trainers or base supervisors within a short number of years.
Recruitment Events Across Ireland
In addition to County Louth, Ryanair will hold recruitment drives in several other counties throughout February, including:
- Navan, Co. Meath – February 5
- Portlaoise, Co. Laois – February 10
- Tullamore, Co. Offaly – February 11
- Kilkenny – February 11
- Mullingar, Co. Westmeath – February 12
- Wexford – February 12
- Athlone, Co. Westmeath – February 17
- Naas, Co. Kildare – February 18
Ryanair Welcomes Applicants
Ryanair’s Director of Communications, Jade Kirwan, said the airline is excited to expand its cabin crew team as it prepares for another busy summer season.
“We are delighted to announce 100 new cabin crew positions at our Dublin base to support our Summer 2026 operations,” she said.
“Successful candidates will benefit from an industry-leading roster of five days on followed by three days off, competitive salary packages, discounted travel, and the opportunity to fast-track their career within Europe’s largest airline.”
How to Apply
Candidates are encouraged to register online for further information and event details at:
careers.ryanair.com/cabin-crew/
