Candidates will be chosen through a competitive selection procedure to enrol in the airline-sponsored 14-month pilot training program known as the "Future Pilot Programme."

Over the course of five years, 90 pilots will be developed.

Women currently make up 11% of Aer Lingus Pilots. Although this is industry-leading, the airline stated that it is eager to see the figure rise by encouraging more female applicants.

"We encourage women to join us as we work to close the gender gap in aviation, and we invite everyone with a passion for aviation to apply for this unique program," said Anne Kiely, Chief People Officer at Aer Lingus.


Successful applicants will enrol in an international pilot academy starting in September 2025 for a pilot training program that combines theory and hands-on training.

After that, the trainees will go back to Dublin to finish their training at Aer Lingus' training academy.

After qualifying, they will be granted a commercial multi-crew pilot's licence, which will enable them to work for the airline as a first officer and eventually a captain on both short-haul and long-haul flights.According to Captain Karl O'Neill, Chief Instructor at Aer Lingus, "past successful candidates have come from a diverse range of careers and backgrounds and are now forging exciting new careers in the sky.

Online applications for Aer Lingus will be accepted starting today and ending on February 10.

Candidates must have earned a Leaving Certificate or its equivalent and be at least eighteen years old.