SAS invites qualified aviation professionals to join its team as a First Officer. This is an exceptional opportunity for pilots seeking permanent contracts and significant career progression within a stable and dynamic airline environment. Positions are available for the Embraer 195 and Airbus A320 fleets at SAS bases in Arlanda (ARN), Bergen (BGO), Copenhagen (CPH), and Oslo (OSL).
With expanding operations and evolving crew requirements, SAS highly values previous flight experience, which serves as a strong foundation for further career development. Whether aspiring to transition into long-haul operations or leadership roles, First Officers at SAS are provided with excellent development opportunities.
Since 1946, SAS has been instrumental in connecting Scandinavia with the world, facilitating the movement of people and businesses daily. Interested candidates are encouraged to become part of this vital mission.
Prospective First Officers must fulfill the following criteria:
All aforementioned requirements must be met, and all licenses must be valid and current at the time of application. As a condition of employment at SAS, candidates will be required to undergo a comprehensive background check, a personal security interview, and a drug and alcohol test. Both the security interview and testing must be conducted in the designated base city.
*Non-Scandinavian EASA licenses are accepted but require conversion prior to course commencement.
SAS offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support its First Officers:
Category Step Range DKK (Range) NOK (Range) SEK (Range) Without rating* and under 1500 hrs 0–1 37,915 – 39,863 40,852 – 42,952 38,621 – 40,610 Without rating* and over 1500 hrs 1–2 39,675 – 42,376 42,752 – 45,658 40,420 – 43,165 With rating* and under 1500 hrs 1–2 39,675 – 42,376 42,752 – 45,658 40,420 – 43,165 With rating* and over 1500 hrs 2–3 41,434 – 44,342 44,653 – 47,782 42,219 – 45,175 *Salaries are before tax (Gross). SAS also provides a daily allowance based on duty length and destinations. *Relevant Type Rating: A320 or Embraer 195
The SAS Pilot Recruitment process consists of the following stages, with each step potentially being disqualifying:
Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their application promptly, as applications are reviewed continuously, and the advertisement may close at short notice.
Please ensure the following documents are attached to the application:
Successful candidates in the initial screening phase can anticipate an invitation for assessment during fall/winter 2025/2026, with employment expected to commence in late 2025 or the first half of 2026.