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CADET FIRST OFFICER

City:  Kastrup
Job Function:  Pilots

Join SAS as a First Officer

Flying for SAS - Scandinavian Airlines System is about more than building flight hours.

It’s about trust, professionalism, and being part of something bigger than yourself. We are now looking for newly graduated cadets, who are ready to take their first steps into airline operations and grow into the role of a professional commercial pilot.

This opportunity is aimed at pilots with little or no airline experience, but with a strong motivation to learn, develop, and commit to a long-term career in aviation. At SAS, you don’t just join your first airline operation. You enter a structured, safety-driven environment where training, mentoring, and continuous development are part of everyday life. 

From your first simulator session to line operations, you’ll be supported by experienced instructors, captains, and colleagues who take pride in doing things the Scandinavian way. 

Minimum Requirements 

  • Valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate
  • Valid EASA CPL(A), or MPL
  • ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 5 or 6
  • MCC course completed
  • Unrestricted right to live and work in the EU
  • Clean criminal record 

Licenses and medical must be valid and up to date at time of application 
Pilot license preferably issued by Denmark, Sweden, or Norway 
*Non-Scandinavian EASA licenses are accepted but must be converted before course start. 

As a condition of employment, candidates must successfully complete background screening, a personal security interview, and alcohol & drug testing in accordance with aviation security regulations. 

SAS Pilot Profile 

The SAS Pilot Profile is the foundation for our recruitment, interview, and simulator assessments and focuses on overall suitability, not only technical flying skills. 

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate: 

  • Professional application of knowledge and procedures
  • Situational awareness and sound judgement
  • Effective communication
  • Workload and stress management
  • Problem solving and decision making
  • Leadership and teamwork
  • Self-awareness and willingness to learn 

The SAS Pilot Profile is a guiding framework applied holistically throughout the recruitment process to assess trainability, professionalism, and long-term suitability for a career at SAS. 

Recruitment Process 

If selected to move forward, the recruitment process includes: 

  1. CV & document screening
  2. Video interview
  3. Online interview with a representative from SAS
  4. Online cognitive and personality assessments
  5. Assessment Day (group exercise, simulator session, interview)
  6. Final checks (background screening, security interview, drug & alcohol test) 

Each step may be disqualifying. 

Before Applying

Before applying, we strongly encourage you to read more about life and career in SAS, our fleet and other relevant information here:  Pilot - SAS 

Base Information:
We are currently recruiting to all bases.
BGO - E195
ARN - A320
OSL - E195 and A320
CPH - E195 and A320

How to Apply 

Please apply through our career page, applications on email is not valid and will not be considered. 

 

Please attach the following documents: 

  • Progress check reports (IFR, VFR, MCC)
  • ATPL theory results (if completed)
  • Pilot license
  • Medical certificate
  • Passport copy
  • Logbook (last 3 pages)

 

Application Period
We review applications continuously and may close the ad at short notice. We are recruiting for summer 2027, and our first courses are planned for the Fall 2026  you should therefor expect the recruitment process to take some time, as we have limited assessment spots each month.

 

Reapplying
If you have applied before, but were not invited to an Assessment Day, you are welcome to apply again.

If you have previously attended an Assessment Day (SIM) but were not successful, you are welcome to reapply after 24 months.

 
Disclaimer:
SAS may adjust the recruitment process or base availability at any time. Meeting minimum requirements or passing assessments does not guarantee employment.
All offers depend on mandatory background checks, including security interview, drug and alcohol testing, license validation, and employment verification.
Salary levels follow collective agreements and cannot be negotiated. Approved candidates may be placed in a pilot holding pool, and start dates depend on operational needs and training capacity.
This role is not suited for candidates seeking guaranteed base or fleet allocation, fixed upgrade timelines, or short-term employment.

SAS, Scandinavia's leading airline since 1946, operates from its principal hub at Copenhagen Airport (CPH), complemented by hubs in Oslo (OSL) and Stockholm (ARN). Our mission is to connect Scandinavia with the world and the world with Scandinavia. Each year, SAS serves more than 25 million passengers and transports 55 tons of cargo to 135 destinations across Europe, the USA, and Asia. With a passionate workforce of over 10,000 colleagues, we collaborate with partners and customers to drive transformative changes in aviation. We are committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, embodying the visionary spirit of our founders: “To move from the old to what is about to come, is the only tradition worth keeping”. Innovation and societal progress are at the heart of everything we do. For more information, visit our website at www.flysas.com or follow us on social media for the latest updates and promotions.

 

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