Norwegian | First Officer

737 First Officer - Permanent Position at Norwegian (Nordic Bases)

Norwegian, a leading European airline, is actively seeking highly skilled and motivated Boeing 737 First Officers to join its team on a permanent basis. The company's vision is to become Europe's most loved and trusted airline, a goal pursued through a steadfast commitment to its mission: to fly above and beyond, serving people "the Norwegian way."

About Norwegian

At the heart of Norwegian lies a profound appreciation for its people, fostering a culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion. This inclusive environment, where diverse strengths, experiences, and backgrounds converge, is recognized as critical to business success and collective strength. Norwegian operates with a spirit of equality, fairness, sustainability, respect, and inclusion in all its endeavors.

The Opportunity

This exciting permanent opportunity for a Boeing 737 First Officer is based at Norwegian's key Nordic hubs, including Oslo, Bergen, and Helsinki. First Officers will play a crucial role in delivering safe, efficient, and exceptional flight experiences for passengers across Norwegian's extensive European network.

Qualifications and Requirements

Candidates applying for the 737 First Officer position must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Possession of an EASA ATPL or CPL License coupled with ATPL theory completion.
• A valid EASA Medical Class 1 certificate.
• A minimum of 500 hours on Boeing 737 aircraft. The type rating must be, or have been, endorsed on an EASA license.
• A current Multi-Engine Instrument Rating (IR), preferably not expired more than 12 months prior to application.
• English Language Proficiency (ELP) level 5 or higher.
• A clean criminal record and the ability to successfully pass a 5-year security background check.
• Legal right to live and work within the EU/EEC region.
• An unrestricted passport.

State of Licence Issue (SOLI) Requirement

In alignment with company policy, applicants are required to hold, or be in the process of transferring, their State of Licence Issue (SOLI) to Norway, Sweden, or Denmark. This transfer process should be initiated prior to the signing of an employment contract if the candidate does not already possess one of these licenses. This policy contributes to operational efficiency and cost reduction, and candidates' understanding and cooperation are greatly appreciated.

What Norwegian Offers

Norwegian values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support and reward its dedicated team members:

• A competitive salary structure.
• Robust pension and insurance schemes.
• A collaborative work environment populated by passionate colleagues and a strong sense of community.
• Opportunities for travel across Europe with attractive employee-priced tickets.
• Comprehensive loss of license coverage.
• Provision of a company uniform.
• Access to continuous professional development opportunities.

Application and Assessment Process

The recruitment process for the 737 First Officer role is structured to thoroughly evaluate candidates:

• **Application Submission:** Candidates submit their application and receive a confirmation email upon successful submission.
• **Application Review:** Norwegian's recruitment team conducts a thorough review of applications, assessing skills, knowledge, and motivation.
• **Eligibility Verification:** Applications are screened to ensure all stated requirements are met before proceeding.
• **Assessment Day Invitation:** Qualified candidates who meet the requirements will receive an invitation to an Assessment Day in the upcoming weeks.

Assessment Day

The Assessment Day provides a comprehensive opportunity for candidates to engage with the Norwegian team and demonstrate their capabilities. The day typically includes:

• A company presentation.
• A group exercise.
• A 2:1 interview.
• A simulator session, where candidates will perform duties as both Pilot Flying (PF) and Pilot Monitoring (PM).

Post-Assessment

Following the Assessment Day, candidates will receive timely communication regarding the outcome:

• **Outcome Communication:** Candidates will be informed of the outcome shortly after the Assessment Day.
• **Reapplication Policy:** Unsuccessful candidates are encouraged to refine their experience and reapply after a period of 12 months.
• **Holding Pool:** Successful candidates will be placed in a holding pool and may receive a conditional offer of employment based on operational demand.

Norwegian encourages all interested and qualified candidates to review the requirements carefully and submit their application to join a team committed to excellence and a passion for aviation.