FAQ
Q. Why was REPA set up?
REPAweb was set up (in 2004) because it was recognised that Ryanair pilots face a unique series of challenges, including a very specific management style and corporate culture. As a result it was concluded that the pilot employees required a secure forum on which they could anonymously join together to discuss issues of mutual interest.
It was also recognised that Ryanair has a unique pilot (and cabin-crew) workforce that has characteristics that cross traditional Pilot Association boundaries. For this reason it was realised that the existing model of representation is not longer valid for the Ryanair pan-European pilot workforce.
Q. Who established REPA?
REPA was established following consultations between BALPA, IALPA and the ECA (European Cockpit Association). It was concluded that it was necessary to provide Ryanair pilots with some means of expressing their opinions, with a view to ensuring that Ryanair pilot concerns can be taken seriously.
It was originally agreed that the first objective for such a new Association would be to provide a secure environment where pilots could voice their concerns and exchange information with their colleagues in different European countries. REPA is the result of a consultative process involving Ryanair pilots and Pilot Associations throughout Europe.
Q. How many Ryanair pilots have joined REPA?
Since it was first established approximately 1,600 Ryanair pilots had joined REPA by mid 2011 when the REPA website was updated.
Q. What information is required when I join?
You are required to provide enough information to confirm that you are a genuine Ryanair pilot. This information can be seen by following the ‘Join REPA’ link. There may be a follow-up telephone call as part of the Registration process. Most of the information provided is deleted from the REPA site after your identity has been confirmed, including your name. The only information retained on the REPA website is the minimum necessary to ensure that the REPA site can actually work.
Q. Is my e-mail address or telephone number used for other purposes?
REPA has never used e-mails or mobile telephonea to contact members, other than at the time of first Registration. However we do not rule this out in certain circumstances. REPA has other sources of e-mail and telephone numbers though e-mail has never been used and mobile numbers were used in the past to advise about REPA Base Meetings.
N.B. A valid e-mail address and mobile telephone number is required to access REPAweb. (See FAQs for REPA members if you change your telephone number or e-mail address).
Q. Can I join / How do I join?
You can only join if you are a current Ryanair pilot, or if you are a “Contractor” working for Ryanair, or if you are a trainee who has actually commenced training with / for Ryanair. You can join by clicking on the ‘Join REPA’ link on the REPA Home Page.
Q. Are there any other members of REPA?
Yes. A small number of former Ryanair pilots, who have contributed to REPAweb, or who were elected REPA Base Representatives, etc, are “guests” on the REPA site. They can be identified by a special “Ret” indicating that they have resigned from Ryanair. The intention is to utilise the experience of selected Ryanair pilots to assist and advise current members.
Q. What do I get as a member?
Confidential use of the Notice Boards and Bulletin Boards of the website and support in addressing your concerns. Your confidentiality is guaranteed, as all postings are made under your anonymous Username. Until REPA has had the opportunity to consult with its members and the founding organisations it will not be involved in either formal representation of pilots or provide legal support services. For the time-being these services are mainly supplied to Ryanair pilot members by BALPA or IALPA.
FOR THE BASIC FUNCTIONING OF THE REPAweb BOARD YOU ARE ADVISED TO WATCH THE VIDEO DEMONSTRATION IN THE "ATTENTION NEW MEMBERS FORUM" - title: Video Demo Of The Repa Website!
FOR ANY QUESTIONS NOT ANSWERED BELOW OR IN THE "NEW MEMBERS FORUM" VIDEO PLEASE ENQUIRE BY E-MAIL TO: REPA Webmaster
Q. Can I send e-mails from REPA?
No. This feature of the site is not recommended and should not be used.
Q. Can I send Private or Personal messages on the REPA website?
Yes. You can send PMs to both REPA moderators and to other members of the REPA website using their REPA Usernames. (You should never disclose your real name, to anyone on the REPA website).
Q. I have forgotten my REPA password. What should I do?
Send us an e-mail (to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) from the e-mail address you used to register for REPAweb - Subject: "Lost Password".
Q. I have forgotten my REPA password and my username. What should I do?
Send us an e-mail (to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) from the e-mail address you used to register for REPAweb - Subject: "Lost Username and Password" - you should go here
Q. My mobile telephone number has changed since I registered with REPAweb. What should I do?
To be advised.
Q. I cannot access REPAweb because I no longer have a valid mobile telephone number. What should I so?
See the reply to the question immediately above
Q. My e-mail address has changed since I registered with REPAweb. What should I do?
Login to REPAweb and go to the Main Menu. The Site Navigation box is on the top left of the page. Click on the Menu option "Change e-mail address".
Q. I wish to change my REPAweb password. What should I so?
Login to REPAweb and go to the Main Menu; the Site Navigation box is on the top left of the page. Click on the Menu option "Change Password".
