Norwegian | First Officer

Boeing 737 First Officer - Nordic Bases

Norwegian values its people as the very heart of its operations, cultivating a vibrant culture of diversity, equality, and inclusion. This unwavering commitment to a varied workforce, united by a shared passion for aviation, is critical to the company's business success and strengthens it collectively. With a heritage deeply rooted in Norway, Norwegian prides itself on a diverse international team, composed of individuals from various cultures and backgrounds, all sharing a spirit of equality, fairness, sustainability, respect, and inclusion in every aspect of their work.

Norwegian's ambitious vision is to become Europe's most loved and trusted airline. While an ambitious goal, the company is making significant headway on this journey by staying true to its mission: "together, we fly above and beyond to serve people the Norwegian way." To support this growth and ambition, Norwegian is actively seeking highly qualified Boeing 737 First Officers to join its dynamic team. These pivotal positions are based at Norwegian's key Nordic hubs:

• Oslo, Norway
• Bergen, Norway
• Helsinki, Finland

Qualified aviation professionals who are eager to contribute to this exciting journey are encouraged to apply.

The Recruitment Process

The selection process for First Officer candidates is designed to be comprehensive and transparent, ensuring a mutual fit. The steps are as follows:

• Candidates submit their application and receive an immediate confirmation email upon successful submission.
• The recruitment team meticulously reviews each application, gaining insights into the candidate's skills, knowledge, and motivation.
• Norwegian ensures that candidates meet all prerequisite requirements before advancing their application.
• Qualifying candidates will receive an invitation to an Assessment Day, scheduled in the upcoming weeks.

Assessment Day Overview

The Assessment Day provides an invaluable opportunity for candidates to engage directly with the Norwegian team and demonstrate their capabilities in a practical setting. The day typically includes:

• A comprehensive company presentation, offering insights into Norwegian's operations and culture.
• A collaborative group exercise, assessing teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• A two-on-one (2:1) interview, providing an opportunity for in-depth discussion.
• A challenging simulator session, where candidates perform duties as both Pilot Flying (PF) and Pilot Monitoring (PM).

Post-Assessment Outcome

• Candidates will be informed of their Assessment Day outcome shortly after its completion.
• Should the outcome not be as hoped, applicants are encouraged to reapply after a period of 12 months.
• Candidates who receive a positive outcome will be placed in a holding pool. Potential job offers will be extended based on Norwegian's operational demand.

Requirements for Boeing 737 First Officers

Prospective candidates are required to meet the following essential qualifications prior to application:

• Possess a current Boeing 737 Type Rating.
• Hold an EASA ATPL or CPL License with ATPL theory credit.
• Maintain a valid EASA Medical Class 1 certificate.
• Accumulate a minimum of 500 hours on Boeing 737 aircraft (the type rating must be or have been on an EASA license).
• Hold a Multi-Engine IR (Instrument Rating), preferably with an expiry date no more than 12 months prior to application.
• Achieve an English Language Proficiency (ELP) level 5 or higher.
• Demonstrate no criminal record and successfully pass a 5-year security check.
• Possess the legal right to live and work within the EU/EEC region.
• Hold an unrestricted passport.

Benefits of Joining Norwegian

Norwegian offers a comprehensive and attractive benefits package for its First Officers, emphasizing professional and personal well-being:

• A competitive salary structure.
• Robust pension and insurance schemes.
• The opportunity to collaborate with passionate colleagues in a supportive and caring work environment.
• Access to employee-priced tickets for extensive travel across Europe.
• Comprehensive loss of license coverage.
• Provision of a company uniform.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and career progression within the airline.