Dublin Pilot Career Event to Connect Aspiring Aviators with Airlines and Training Providers
Pilot Careers Live Ireland 2026 will be held at The Convention Centre Dublin on Saturday, 17 October, from 10:00am to 4:00pm. The event will gather airlines, flight training organisations, aviation universities, and industry experts, with Ryanair and the Irish Air Corps among those attending. Attendees can meet recruiters and pilots, join seminars on training costs, recruitment, aptitude testing, medical requirements, and career prospects, and receive guidance from Pilot.ie.
Pilot Careers Live Ireland 2026 is presented as a major Irish gathering for prospective pilots, bringing airlines, flight schools, aviation universities and specialists under one roof. It has gained recognition as a prominent independent pilot career event in Europe, allowing visitors to compare training options directly and learn about professional flying.
The programme targets secondary students, graduates considering a career change, and private pilots seeking professional licences. Ryanair and the Irish Air Corps are among participants. Pilot.ie will offer independent training advice and display pilot gear such as headsets, bags, charts and kneeboards. Flying in Ireland readers can use code FLYINGINIRELAND20 for 20% off admission.
The event may help students, graduates and private pilots make better-informed decisions about costly training, potentially broadening interest in aviation careers. Airlines and flight schools could benefit from a larger, better-prepared applicant pool. Clearer guidance on fees, medical requirements and aptitude tests may reduce uncertainty for families. Military aviation pathways could also gain visibility. Yet impact is likely gradual, depending on ticket cost, travel and each attendee’s circumstances.