KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is Seeking Highly Qualified Pilot Candidates

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines invites applications from exceptional aviators for the role of First Officer. This is an outstanding career opportunity to join one of the world's leading airlines, operating a modern fleet across a global network. Successful candidates will undergo comprehensive type rating training provided by KLM.

Minimum Requirements for First Officer Candidates

Applicants must demonstrate a robust history of professional flight experience and possess the following mandatory qualifications:

Flight Experience and Recency

Total Multi-Engine Time: A minimum of 1,000 hours is required.
Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Time: A minimum of 100 hours is required.
Commercial Recency: The applicant must have logged at least 150 hours in commercial aviation within the 12 months immediately preceding the application date, or hold current experience as a military pilot.
Heavy Aircraft Experience: A minimum of 1,000 hours must have been accumulated on a multi-engine aircraft with a Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) exceeding 5,700 KG. This time must not have been flown in the capacity of a cruise relief co-pilot. Alternatively, military pilot experience is accepted.
Type Rating Status: While a current type rating is not mandatory (training is provided), the candidate must hold a valid type rating for a multi-pilot aeroplane (MPA).

Licensing and Regulatory Requirements

License Authority: Applicants must hold a valid European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) license.
License Requirements: Possession of a valid Frozen Air Transport Pilot License (ATPL), Instrument Rating (IR), Multi-Crew Cooperation (MCC) certificate, Multi-Engine (ME) rating, and Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT) certificate.
Medical Certification: A valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate is mandatory.
English Language Proficiency (ELP): Applicants must possess ICAO ELP Level 6.
Navigation and Safety Training: Mandatory training completed in Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) and Upset Prevention and Recovery Training (UPRT).
Radiotelephony (RT) License: A valid Radiotelephony license must be held.

General and Administrative Requirements

Educational Background: Candidates must possess at least a senior general secondary education diploma, or an equivalent foreign qualification, which includes English, mathematics, and physics in the curriculum.
Language Proficiency: Candidates must possess a good knowledge of the Dutch language. Non-Dutch speaking applicants are required to have successfully passed an exam demonstrating B2 level proficiency (European Framework of Reference) prior to commencing the selection procedure.
Background Check: Applicants must maintain a clear criminal record and provide confirmation of no history of aviation incidents or accidents.
Travel Documentation: A valid passport is required, and the applicant must have no existing restrictions on international travel.
Visa/Work Permit: KLM does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have completed training through one of the following recognized flight training organizations: KFA, NLS, CAE, EPST, or MFA. Alternatively, candidates in possession of a Military Pilot License (MPL-A) issued by the Royal Netherlands Air Force or Navy are strongly encouraged to apply.