Ryanair Cabin Crew Swimming Test Explained | My Experience At The Training Course in Hahn, Germany

[@TabithaLaker]

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[@loveher365]

Just passed my interview and starting training in April. You have helped my nerves. I will be booking myself for some swimming survival lessons to build my confidence up more.

[@TabithaLaker]

Congratulations! So happy to hear that I helped you. All the best for the swimming lessons. You'll be just fine 😊

[@chrisdrw2659]

Same here 😊 good luck!

[@Ivyblue192]

Who you going with? I start this month 😊

[@amin-oj7ik]

Hello tell me how was it please I'm starting my training soon

[@josephmiddleton1]

I don’t know if you know but Ryanair now have a thing where if you are a UK citizen.. you’re guaranteed a base in the UK and are trained in the UK, so it will be no more random bases anywhere in Europe, just in England or Scotland! And on crewlink, I believe they also have EU cabin crew and Buzz/Polish cabin crew applications - so in a way I think that could reassure more British and Scottish people that they’re closer to home :) great video! X

[@TabithaLaker]

That's great progress!!! Thanks for letting me know.

[@ryanslade8073]

Thats so great to hear! I was worried about that. As much as I'd like to go to Germany, I don't really want to be in the middle of nowhere and have to spend loads. At least if its London there's a few more options and you know your surroundings

[@josephmiddleton1]

@slashmythighs sadly not with Ryanair, but Wizz Air have a base in Cardiff and they are hiring now

[@justastudent1423]

You just took a big weight from my shoulders. My training starts in 45 days and I got myself in swimming lessons as soon as they accepted me. I am confident in water and can swim pretty well but due to being sedentary I'm not good at swimming long distances, even 25m is a struggle...except on my back, then I can swim for as long as they want me to. Knowing that this is more about being confident and being able to complete tasks in water is a huge relief.

[@idayatadisa8996]

Hi how did it go

[@benconnolly4258]

Hi Tabitha i was Ryanair cabin crew back in 2013 based in Dublin and i did my training in Hahn we did our swimming exam in an outside pool, it was absolutely freezing and our training course was in June 😂😂😂 we didn’t do anything like your swimming drill we just swam one length without a life jacket. then got into pairs and pulled eachother along the the pool and THAT was it .🙈

[@TabithaLaker]

What! An outside pool that was freezing? 😂 That must have been tough!!! I guess a few things have changed since then.

[@benconnolly4258]

Tabitha Laker yeh outside🤣 when we got there all of us were looking at eachother like 😐 I think i left for the same reasons as you i was based in Dublin but come from Liverpool, would of even happy with Liverpool or Manchester as my base, so on my days off i used to make the 30minute flight home cause i hated being in dublin. i only stayed at Ryanair for 3 months. Would you even happier being based in London Luton or London stansted ?

[@m.a.1874]

Bases in Dubai? Tf . They are only based in Europe

[@benconnolly4258]

@@m.a.1874 yeh only europe thobknthey have some bases in Morocco too

[@beatrizfaria2048]

Thank you so much for making this video!! Great help ✨

[@TabithaLaker]

You're very welcome!

[@corinthianfletcher7503]

Tabitha the life saver 🤗

[@TabithaLaker]

haha yes 😅

[@Khadijahsually]

Thank you, nicely explained and very helpful advice ❤ x

[@geraldinengwa2077]

Thank you so much, I just did swimming test with Salamair but they told me I need to swim long distance breathing 😮‍💨, I will still do the test again wish me luck 🙏🏽

[@TabithaLaker]

oh really? I think as long as you know how to swim you should be ok. Just practice swimming and your technique to make sure you pass. All the best!

[@gab-ni8mt]

very useful video, thank you 😊

[@TabithaLaker]

You're welcome!

[@ahmedsaker8368]

Thank you for the information, you were very helpful

[@TabithaLaker]

You're very welcome! 😃

[@TutorJoda]

Just finish my swimming lessons for my preparations

[@TabithaLaker]

Amazing!!

[@catherinebarillo463]

Thank you for this new content Tabitha..😘😘😘

[@TabithaLaker]

You're very welcome Catherine! Have an awesome day 💖

[@nyameowmeowmeow]

I have been loving your videos recently as I am trying to understand this job. I have two questions as well: Are (teeth) braces allowed for the training course? I am at the ending months of my orthodontic therapy. Are there any days off during the training course? To hopefully be able to fly back home for a day to get them fixed and removed when I need to. I have already applied and informed me that they would contact me in less than a month and I am afraid I will get rejected before even getting the chance to try.

[@TabithaLaker]

That's great to hear! Glad these videos have been helpful. Yes, I think braces are allowed. Yes, there are days off on the training course. You should wait for a reply. No need to be afraid.

[@klover_lmoonl2890]

Hi, can you please tell me what they answered? Is it ok to have braces? Thank you!

[@JRWilson242]

Appreciate you so much for this 🙏 thank you so much! Are you still with Ryanair? I'm still waiting for further training dates as they've been delayed as we've still not received half the new MAX aircraft yet 😬

[@leocorcoran9241]

Thank you :) It really helps a lot

[@TabithaLaker]

Glad to hear that! 😊

[@davidkirvej8207]

You are saving my soul after me applying for the job 😊😊

[@TabithaLaker]

Awesome! Glad these videos have been helpful for you 😊

[@imlarasilvaa]

Have you been scheduled a training course yet?

[@davidkirvej8207]

@@imlarasilvaa unfortunately not yet just did my english test and still waiting for a answer 🙂

[@davidkirvej8207]

@Pashto Leaks I did swimming test today and its so easy , you dont have to be perfect swimmer

[@m.a.1874]

@@davidkirvej8207 hi. Do you have an aid in swimming class?

[@calypsoathenairos8622]

Hello! Your videos are amazing and truly detailed. Do you had to buy yourself the clothes for the swimming exam/practice or they give them to you?

[@deyudeic]

Hey Tabitha, love your videos! Can you make one about what a Ryanair CV should include for recruitment? I really want to be prepared for applying 😅❤

[@TabithaLaker]

Hey Mileena, I just made a simple CV with my experience in customer service highlighted. Because this is a people focused job.

[@TabithaLaker]

I am sure you will be ok x

[@anandarodrigues9012]

you are amazing!! thank you for that.

[@TabithaLaker]

You're so welcome!

[@nikkirockznikkirockz4158]

Thanx 4 these tips, luvZ!!!

[@TabithaLaker]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching 😊

[@sandrarussell4723]

Thank you for this x

[@TabithaLaker]

You are welcome Sandra! 😊

[@sofiaathanasiadou9540]

Once again very helpful video! If someone wear's eye contact , what is he doing in diving??

[@TabithaLaker]

Hey Sophia! Glad you found it to be helpful. You should remove your contact lenses before entering the pool. You can dive or just enter the pool slowly.

[@katharinajeffery5463]

Hi, your videos are so interesting, thanks :)

[@TabithaLaker]

Glad you think so! Thanks for watching.

[@morganchan2465]

Just to be clear. It is one of the part of the test is jump in the pool WITHOUT life vest and you have to grab a life vest that floating in the water, wear it and inflate it? Or you dive in with the vest in your hand? Thank you sweet.

[@TabithaLaker]

You jump in, grab a vest and the inflate it. That's what I remember, but please don't quote me.

[@Chantss_xo]

Hey! I done my swimming test in bulgaria the water was very deep but I managed to still pass😂😂

[@TabithaLaker]

Congratulations!! That's amazing to hear. Deep water can be scary, but you've just got to be able to swim. Well done.

[@Chantss_xo]

@@TabithaLaker and this Thursday is the conversion exam im shitting myself 🫠

[@henryogbogu3499]

@@Chantss_xo what's the conversion exam?

[@Chantss_xo]

@@henryogbogu3499 the 2nd big exam in the training.

[@davidkelava8236]

Hi thanks for sharing your experience, one question, did you have to jump from 3 meters ?

[@TabithaLaker]

You're welcome! No we did not do that.

[@babyramses5066]

Weird question but I have a shaved head it looks good and all but should I wear a wig for the interview/job or is this type of hairstyle ok on women? Also you look beautiful i love your lipstick 💄

[@TabithaLaker]

As bad as this sounds, I think you should wear a wig to the interview. Just to make sure you get the job. But I think you also need to be prepared for them to comment on your hair when you start working. Because if it is not acceptable to them, they will definitely say something. It's messed up but it's the truth.

[@babyramses5066]

@@TabithaLaker thanks for answering i will keep this in mind! I am glad i found your channel really liking your content and attitude best wishes and its great seeing a fellow nilotic sis shining 🥰

[@m.a.1874]

@@babyramses5066 have you ever saw a bald stewardess ? 😂

[@babyramses5066]

@@m.a.1874 I work with a few. They pull it off imo. Especially if they're pretty. Shaved heads fall under accepted hairstyles for men/women at our company too

[@m.a.1874]

@@babyramses5066 I NEVER EVER seen a steward with a BOLD head 😂😂 and I trave quite a lot

[@AdeptusMahin]

Hi I have my exam next Thursday, do you know the depth of the pool, thanks

[@alexandraioana4437]

Hi! You didn't had to swim by yourself 20-25 m without the vest?

[@TabithaLaker]

I don't think/remember so. What I mention in the video is everything as accurately as I remember.

[@m.a.1874]

@@TabithaLaker you don’t remember if you had or not a vest on?😂

[@tendance_maroc]

Lol she is not sure she only thinks hahaha@@m.a.1874

[@olliet2298]

This was helpful!! Before hand did you have to be able to swim a certain distance? Thank you :)

[@TabithaLaker]

Not really. You just need to be able to get from A to B. Having some technique and experience does help of course.

[@alliyahonline]

I think now they ask for 25 meters

[@andrijanaduspara944]

Hi! Great video, helps a lot! I have a question about diving. I wear contact lenses and without them I am (almost) blind 😂 what are my options? Thanks a lot 🤗

[@TabithaLaker]

Wearing contact lenses is NOT advised. You need to practice beforehand and go in the pool without them. Hope this helps 😊

[@rodrigomartinso.s.9902]

Don't you get any practice before? No training? It's just the test without receiving any instructions on how to do it before (I mean days or weeks before)?

[@TabithaLaker]

No practice there & no specific instructions before. But you can practice before the training course or go to the swimming pool on your days off while at the training course, before the test. That might help to feel more confident with swimming.

[@rodrigomartinso.s.9902]

@@TabithaLaker I'm going to Hahn in 12 days. So, as you say, I'll have the chance to practice there, right? :)

[@Dario5B]

4:15 you had to inflate your life jacket while underwater?? whaat, please tell me I misunderstood that lol for how long/deep do you have to dive?

[@TabithaLaker]

No, you inflate the life jacket in the water, not underwater. You do not have to dive, just enter the water and inflate the life jacket.

[@ElLiEMUSICxx]

What are the standards wirh makeup / GRoomin? Like false eyelashes extensions how strict are they if something isn’t perfect

[@TabithaLaker]

you need to keep your makeup calssic. Reds, pinks, nudes.Yes you can have false eyelashes. They are quite strict.

[@turnax3640]

Hiya I wanted to ask a question ❤️ I wear contact lenses how does that work because I can catch infections

[@TabithaLaker]

You have to remove your contact lenses.

[@alisonmccarville8340]

This light be a stupid question but do you need to pass the swimming test or does Ryan air focus on other parts of the

[@TabithaLaker]

You definitely need to pass the swimming test, but it's actually not too hard. If you don't have that much confidence in swimmin, please get so lessons or practice in beforehand. That could help.

[@SpartanJAX48]

Wait, you only get inside the pool AFTER putting your lifejacket on??? So you do the entire test with the jacket on?

[@alliyahonline]

Basically yes

[@thais_oliveira1982]

Tabitha and visitors, just to understand: being approved in the interview, you went to the training. During training you had a swimming exam? Is it eliminatory? And did they measure your height? Or have you heard about it?

[@TabithaLaker]

Swimming exam is mandatory because, as a flight attendant you need to be able to swim. If you cannot swim, before the training course, you can get some lessons. You also need to meet the height requirement. I don't specifically remember them measuring my height, but if you are very short or very tall they may measure you. This is from a job description: • You must be between 5 "2 (157 cm) and 6" 2 (188 cm) in height. • You must be able to swim 25 meters unaided and confidentiality. I hope this helps 😊

[@thais_oliveira1982]

@@TabithaLaker thank you for reply. I am flight attendant in Brazil and here we don’t have any swimming test but the airline measure the candidates, and I am in the Ryanair,s hiring process, that is why I ask you. Thank you very much, you help me a lot

[@alanhart1986]

You mentioned in the video that when you are doing a ditching training exercise. You would be wearing a uniform if this happens for real. Why doesn't the airline company allow you to wear your uniform for doing this ditching training ? If that is not allowed what about clothes closely resembling your uniforms.. for example. Men wearing a shirt and trousers and for the women a blouse skirt or trousers. Swimming in these clothes would be more genuine than wearing leggings and shorts. For example when a air hostess has to jump into the water wearing a skirt how will the skirt affect her swimming

[@TabithaLaker]

I am not sure why. But you are required to wear clothing and not a swimsuit.

[@rajaeamrani9936]

I’m gonna pass the swimming test and i have a tatto on my back ! Which is not visible when i wear the uniform.. but it will be visible if i took off my shirt .. .. is that a problem ? Please answer me 😢

[@TabithaLaker]

I don't think your tattoo showing when you do the swimming test will be a problem.

[@pierofocaccia]

Interesting content

[@TabithaLaker]

Thanks for watching

[@pierofocaccia]

@@TabithaLaker I always do 🙂

[@TabithaLaker]

@@pierofocaccia Thankyou I am very grateful for that! 😃

[@carolineschwarz8828]

I am close to go to Hahn, but these really scares me. How deep is the pool, I really get anxious about deep ones were I can't touch the button.

[@TabithaLaker]

The pool is deep on one side and shallow on the other. I don't know how deep the deep side is but the standard swimming pool is usually about 2 metres.

[@TabithaLaker]

You should go for swimming lessons to feel more confident in the pool when you get to Hahn.

[@unityanddaniella2464]

I have two tattoos just below my elbow will I need to cover them with make up or will I be offered a long shrt

[@TabithaLaker]

Hey, I think you will be offered a long sleeve shirt.

[@brooklynswift938]

How deep was the pool? 1.2m or 2 m?

[@TabithaLaker]

1.3m deep

[@prialeiah4150]

Did your head go under the water when diving into the pool to inflate the life jacket?

[@TabithaLaker]

Yes but only for a very short time. It's hard to avoid when diving.

[@ciarahutton4917]

How far into the training is the swimming exam ? x

[@TabithaLaker]

It's towards the end. Try to get some practice in before the training course if you're a bit worried.

[@isabelaferraznunes8613]

Is there a timer like do we have to do it under 5mins ?

[@TabithaLaker]

I do not remember a timer being there.

[@adrian4eeee]

Hi, I have small tattoo on my neck. Do you think that its acceptable for Ryan Air? Thx x

[@TabithaLaker]

You will need to cover it with tattoo makeup every day, if the shirt collar cannot cover it.

[@KingDifius]

Hello, Ryanair states to swim unaided, I can't swim, so do you have to wear life jackets?

[@TabithaLaker]

Yes you can wear life jackets, but you inflate it once in the water for the test.

[@KingDifius]

@@TabithaLaker Thank you, so they won't mind if I get into the water, and then wear my life jacket?

[@seren4740]

You can't swim? If you drown if you don't have a lifejacket on, they will kick you out of the course.

[@turnax3640]

Hi I wear contact lenses and if I swim I can catch infections how does that work xx

[@TabithaLaker]

You just have to remove your contact lenses for swimming. It’s risky to swim with them in.

[@turnax3640]

@@TabithaLaker thank you ! one more question ! I live in London and waiting for an interview day from Ryanair, I can’t afford to do training abroad and would want to do training in stansted! Would they turn me away or do something for me ?x

[@TabithaLaker]

@@turnax3640 you should ask them if there will be a training at Stansted because you would rather attend there. If they say no it’s up to you to find a solution to afford it or let the job go. I have been told the offer lasts 6 months. After that you may need to reapply.

[@yabsiramulu4701]

Can I apply from another country like Ethiopia

[@TabithaLaker]

The most important thing is that you have the right to work in the EU/UK not where you apply from.

[@sagnikmitra2307]

Hi Tabitha, just came across your channel and right now watching in loop. Thanks for the amazing content ❤️ Also, do ryanair hire male crew having Indian Passport?

[@TabithaLaker]

Training sometimes occurs on weekends.

[@gabriellerosa_]

Do u mean actual diving? Or jumping…

[@TabithaLaker]

jumping

[@Kimillionss]

Was the water deep ?

[@TabithaLaker]

It was deep on one side and shallow on the other.

[@msav291]

@@TabithaLaker do you had colleagues who didn t know how to swim, and they learnt at the training center?

[@TabithaLaker]

@@msav291 Yes, there were a couple who were not confident in swimming, but they managed to get across the pool.

[@msav291]

@@TabithaLaker oh, thank you so much.

[@tacettintacettinoglu5501]

❤😍❤

[@TabithaLaker]

Thanks for watching :)

[@shantellemccallum9594]

Can you wear goggles ?? when driving

[@TabithaLaker]

Exactly!

[@takeoff2043]

What if I can’t swim ? 🥲 help please..

[@TabithaLaker]

I would encourage you to get swimming lessons before the course starts. You will be ok as long as you make the effort to learn.