Buzz — First Officer
First Officer
Location
Poland and other bases
Position
First Officer
Type Rated
Not Required
Fleet
Boeing 737-800
Job Description
Buzz, Ryanair's Polish subsidiary, flies Boeing 737s from Poland and other bases. Pilots are self-employed contractors paid per block hour. Captains are in demand; First Officers are currently over-crewed.
Salary — First Officer
Approx. €87–92 per scheduled block hour
Self-employed contractor
Training
Type rating costs approx. €30,000 upfront
Outlook
First Officers over-crewed
Captains needed
Mixed reports on pay and treatment
Best For
✔ Pilots seeking a route to the Ryanair Group
Not Ideal For
✖ Pilots who cannot fund a type rating
✖ Pilots wanting an employment contract
Requirements
Entry:
Type rating funded by the pilot (approx. €30,000)
Pilotium Insight
Treat with caution. Pilot reports on pay and treatment are mixed, First Officers are over-crewed, and the type rating is self-funded. Better suited to experienced pilots aiming for a command.