Experienced Non-Type Rated First Officer

Location: Europe

Contract Type: Permanent

Application Deadline: 31.08.2026

Role Overview

Norwegian is seeking experienced Non-Type Rated First Officers to join our team as we strive to become Europe’s most loved and trusted airline. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for diversity, equality, and inclusion. This is a permanent position with potential placement at bases in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Latvia, or Spain.

Candidate Requirements

EASA ATPL or CPL License with ATPL theory.
Valid EASA Medical Class 1.
AUPRT & MCC (unless holding or previously held a multi-pilot Type rating in EASA).
Multi-engine IR must be valid at the time of application (expired ratings accepted if expired for no more than 12 months).
Minimum 1500 hours total time (or 800 hours total time for military pilots).
500 hours on multi-crew, multi-engine aircraft.
ELP level 5 or higher.
Clean criminal record and eligibility to pass a 5-year security check.
Legal right to live and work in the EU/EEC region.
Unrestricted Passport.
Minimum height of 157 cm (approximately 5ft 2in) for safe cockpit operation.
All licenses and medical certificates must be valid and current at the time of application.
Preference for licenses issued by Denmark, Sweden, or Norway; non-Scandinavian EASA licenses must be converted to DK, SE, or NO within 12 months of contract signing.

Benefits

Competitive salary.
Comprehensive pension and insurance schemes.
Loss of license coverage.
Uniform provided.
Employee-priced travel tickets across Europe.
Professional development opportunities.

Assessment Process

The recruitment process includes an application review, followed by an Assessment Day for qualified candidates. The Assessment Day consists of a company presentation, group exercise, 2:1 interview, and a simulator session (Pilot Flying & Pilot Monitoring). Successful candidates may receive an offer or be placed in a pilot holding pool based on operational needs and training capacity.

Important Information

All offers are contingent upon successful completion of background checks, including security interviews, drug and alcohol testing, license verification, and employment history validation. Employment terms are determined by applicable collective agreements and are not subject to individual negotiation. Norwegian reserves the right to amend the recruitment process and base availability at its discretion.