First Officer Position | EASA Licensed Pilot
Norse Atlantic Airways is seeking highly motivated and qualified candidates to join its professional flight crew as First Officers. This exceptional opportunity is designed for skilled pilots holding an EASA license who are ready to undertake a type rating course and commence a career with a dynamic, long-haul international airline. Successful applicants will be provided with full type rating training.
Minimum Candidate Requirements
Prospective candidates must strictly adhere to the following flight time, licensing, and operational prerequisites:
Flight Experience and Training Prerequisites
- Flight Time: A minimum of 500 hours of flight time operating on turbine-powered aircraft is required.
- ZFTT Eligibility: Candidates must fulfill the experience requirements for Zero Flight Time Training (ZFTT) as specified in EASA FCL.730.A. This typically mandates a minimum of 500 flight hours or 100 sectors flown on CS-25 certified or equivalent Multi-Pilot Aircraft (with a Maximum Take-Off Weight exceeding 10 tons or configured for 19 or more passenger seats).
- Theoretical Knowledge: Successful completion of the ATPL(A) theoretical knowledge examinations in accordance with EASA FCL.515.
- Type Rating: A specific type rating is not required as comprehensive training will be provided by Norse Atlantic Airways.
Licensing and Medical Requirements
- License: Must possess a current EASA Commercial Pilot License (CPL(A)) with valid Instrument Rating (IR) and Multi-Engine (ME) endorsements, or a Frozen ATPL. Those currently holding only a CPL(A) with a Frozen ATPL are strongly encouraged to apply.
- ME/IR Validity: The expiry date of the Multi-Engine/Instrument Rating cannot exceed 12 months from the date of commencement of the training course. The ME/IR must be fully valid on the date of assessment.
- Medical Certification: Must hold a valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- Language Proficiency: Demonstrated ICAO English Language Proficiency (ELP) at Level 5 or higher.
Operational and Legal Requirements
- Candidates must possess the unrestricted legal right to live and work permanently within the European Union (EU) and be able to travel to all countries included within Norse Atlantic Airways' route network.
- The ability to successfully obtain a United States C/1D crew visa prior to commencing training is mandatory.
- Successful applicants must pass an enhanced background check and satisfy all other regulatory and company requirements.
- Note on Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.