In 2026, Ryanair boasts one of the highest training pass rates in the industry, currently at approximately 98% for their Type Rating course. This is primarily because Ryanair has transitioned to a "closed-loop" system where they only recruit cadets from their five approved "Future Flyer Academy" partner schools (such as AFTA in Ireland or Bartolini in Poland). By training students in Ryanair's specific SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) from day one, they eliminate the "culture shock" that leads to failures. However, getting into the training is the hard part; the initial Assessment and Screening process has a much lower success rate (often below 20%), as the airline filters for specific psychological profiles and high-speed multitasking skills. Once you are "in" and pay the €30,000 type rating fee, the 98% pass rate is a result of the airline's massive investment in ensuring every candidate they’ve selected is mentored to succeed for their 800-aircraft fleet expansion.