As the European aviation market prepares for the Spring and Summer 2026 peak travel season, airline recruitment activity is showing strong momentum across both flight crew and cabin crew roles.

Following years of post-pandemic recovery and network growth, several European carriers are actively recruiting across functions — from direct hire opportunities to recruitment events and ongoing online applications.

Below, we break down which airlines are hiring and what this means for candidates preparing to enter the industry.

✈ Airlines Actively Recruiting This Spring

Ryanair Group – Cabin Crew Opportunities

Low-cost leader Ryanair Group continues to hold recruitment events and cabin crew hiring campaigns across European bases, including upcoming recruitment days in Vienna, Warsaw, Bucharest and more. These events target enthusiastic candidates ready to begin training and join one of Europe’s largest crew networks.

Wizz Air – Multiple Cabin Crew Vacancies

Wizz Air frequently shows active cabin crew job listings and career days across Warsaw, London and other hubs. The airline regularly updates positions for cabin crew and related roles as part of its broader network growth.

British Airways – Pilots & Cabin Crew Positions

Legacy carrier British Airways has ongoing opportunities for both pilots and cabin crew across divisions including Heathrow, Gatwick and BA Cityflyer operations — with roles from entry cabin crew up to senior crew leadership.

Austrian Airlines (Lufthansa Group)

Austrian Airlines, part of the Lufthansa Group, is listed with active cabin crew and flight operations vacancies as part of the broader group recruitment efforts this Spring 2026.

easyJet – Pilot & Cabin Crew Careers

easyJet continues to offer open careers pages for pilots and cabin crew roles around its European bases, including seasonal and full-time opportunities.

TUS Airways – Cabin Crew Hiring

Smaller European operator TUS Airways is actively seeking both experienced and entry-level cabin crew roles, with a hiring window throughout Spring 2026.

Other Active Opportunities Across Europe

Across multiple job boards and airline portals, additional opportunities for cabin crew exist with regional and charter operators — including ACMI and premium aviation companies servicing European routes.

📈 What This Means for Spring 2026

The presence of active open roles across both low-cost and legacy carriers highlights a continued appetite for qualified flight and cabin crew as Europe gears up for peak travel demand. Drivers include:

• Network expansion on short- and medium-haul routes

• Seasonal capacity increases

• Growth in recruitment events and assessment days

• Continued replacement hiring and training pipelines

This broad activity suggests that candidate preparation — including interview readiness, CV optimization, and assessment rehearsal — will be key differentiators in competitive hiring environments.

🧭 Trend Insight for Applicants

For pilots:

• Roles continue to appear across both legacy and low-cost fleets

• Low-cost carriers often seek Boeing 737 and Airbus A320-series rated pilots

• Legacy carriers like British Airways maintain structured hiring processes with online assessments and assessment centres ahead of offers

For cabin crew:

• Recruitment days are scheduled across European cities

• Airlines are holding in-person events alongside online applications

• Multilingual skills, service orientation and professional presentation carry significant weight

🎯 Strategic Advice

If you’re planning to apply for an airline role this Spring & Summer 2026:

✔ Start preparation early — assessment days are filling fast

✔ Review airline-specific processes and standards

✔ Build interview confidence with structured mock sessions

✔ Tailor your CV and portfolio to each carrier’s expectations

Preparation combined with industry insight dramatically increases your chances of success.

Stay ahead. Stay structured.Spring 2026 is shaping up to be a strong career window for aviation candidates across Europe.