Ryanair to create over 1,000 new jobs in 2012

The airline announced today that it will create over 1,000 new jobs in 2012 as it grows its fleet and expects millions of extra passengers.

Ryanair has confirmed it will grow its fleet from 270 to 305 aircraft, which will be based throughout Europe.

This will result in the creation of new roles for pilots, cabin crew, engineers and sales/marketing people to help meet the predicted growth of an additional four million passengers – equating to 80million in 2012.

Stephen McNamara, Head of Communications, Ryanair, says: “Ryanair looks forward to another strong year of fleet and traffic growth in 2012 and we are proud to create over 1,000 new jobs in Europe for pilots, cabin crew, engineers and sales and marketing people, as Ryanair’s unmatched lowest fares, and no fuel surcharge guarantee continues to make Ryanair the world’s favourite airline.”