FIRST OFFICER AT SAS

Join Our Team

We're currently seeking First Officers for our Embraer 190 and Airbus A320 fleet, stationed at bases in ARN, BGO, CPH, and OSL. Our expanding operations and demographic shifts provide excellent career advancement opportunities and permanent contracts. Whether you're drawn to long-haul or short-haul flights, or eager to explore various aircraft types, SAS offers a dynamic environment with good opportunities for growth.

Since 1946, SAS has been the vital link connecting Scandinavia with the world. We're dedicated to keeping Scandinavia moving, as the world relies on our expertise to stay connected. Will you join us on this journey? 
 

Start Your Career at SAS

As a new pilot, you'll commence your journey on some of the industry's newest and most modern aircraft, the Airbus A320 or Embraer 190. You'll face the exhilarating challenge of operating in some of the world's busiest airports one day and at remote airfields with rapidly changing weather conditions the next.

SAS provides a solid foundation for your professional growth and development. With experience and dedication, you can e.g. progress to flying the A350 on international routes or work towards becoming a Captain on the EMB190, assuming greater responsibilities and leading your own crew. 

Who You Are

In addition to excellent piloting skills, you possess strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and the capacity to cooperate effectively with a wide range of colleagues. You are resilient, manage stress well, and consistently ensure that our customers have a safe and enjoyable flight.

Requirements  

• Applicants need an EASA Airline Transport Pilot Licence (A), Commercial Pilot Licence (A), or Multi Crew Pilot License. Non-Scandinavian EASA licenses are accepted but must be converted before the course starts.  
• Instrument Rating  
• EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate  
• Completed Advanced UPRT course  
• English Language Proficiency Level 5 or higher  
• Right to live and work in the EU  
• Clean criminal record 

What We Offer

• Competitive pension scheme 

• Loss of license insurance and Health insurance scheme 

• Great colleagues and teamwork 

• Attractive discounted airline tickets providing you, your family, and friends the opportunity to travel the world at great prices 

Our Recruitment process

Selected candidates will be invited to an online assessment, designed to help us understand your skills and potential.
If successful, candidates are invited to join us for a physical assessment day. This day is an opportunity for us to get to know you better through various activities, including a group task, a one-hour personal interview, and a simulator assessment. During the simulator assessment, you'll spend 45 minutes as Pilot Monitoring (PM) and 45 minutes as Pilot Flying (PF). 

Do I need to cover the costs of transportation to the assessment?
Yes, you are responsible for arranging and covering the expenses for your transportation and accommodation.

If I am successful, when will I start my training?
Successful candidates will be offered a start date as soon as possible. Training courses are scheduled for winter and spring 2025, as well as late summer 2025.

Medical
Medical should be valid for at least 3 months at the time of entering employment.

Working at SAS

Will I have a Training Bond?
SAS covers all necessary training costs after employment. Pilots are required to commit to a training bond if their employment is terminated within 36 months. The terms are as follows:

1. Full Type Rating: Pilots receiving a full type rating are subject to a 36-month training bond of 250,000 DKK/SEK/NOK.
2. Renewed Type Ratings: Pilots receiving a renewed type rating within a 36-month period are subject to a 24-month training bond of 100,000 DKK/SEK/NOK.
    

How many days of vacation do I have?
You are entitled to 42 days of vacation per year.
Summer Vacation: The summer vacation is in a rotated system: you will get 3 weeks during the summer months

Roster
SAS operates with two rostering systems: Variable Group and Fixed Group. All new hires are initially placed in the Variable Group.
The Variable Group provides a minimum of 11 days off per month, with the flexibility to influence your free weekends and two additional free days through our bidding system.

Does SAS offer employee travel benefits?
Yes, SAS provides industry-discounted (ID) tickets for leisure travel, giving employees the opportunity to explore the world. As part of the industry discount community, SAS allows staff to fly on standby tickets with various partner airlines worldwide. For those who prefer guaranteed bookings, SAS also offers staff discount tickets with savings of up to 40%

Per Diem
SAS provides a daily allowance to flight crew to cover expenses incurred while on duty or during training. The allowance amount depends on the length of your workday and the currency of the countries you are flying to.

 

We look forward to receiving your application as soon as possible. For questions, please contact pilotrecruitment@sas.dk If you have applied before, and not attended an Assessment Day, you are welcome to reapply.
 
Please apply by clicking the “apply” button.