13 September 2025

Scandinavian Airlines | A320 First Officer

Denmark

First Officer, Embraer 195 & Airbus A320

SAS is actively recruiting highly skilled and motivated First Officers to join its expanding Embraer 195 and Airbus A320 fleets. These roles offer permanent contracts and significant career progression opportunities within a leading Scandinavian airline. SAS recognizes and values previous flight experience, leveraging it as a robust foundation for ongoing professional development.

A stable and dynamic workplace awaits, providing excellent opportunities for growth, whether the ambition lies in transitioning to long-haul operations on aircraft such as the A330 or A350, assuming leadership roles, or contributing to specialized departments like flight training.

Since 1946, SAS has played a crucial role in connecting Scandinavia with the world. Joining the SAS team means contributing daily to a vital mission of facilitating global travel and business.

Current Base Openings

Copenhagen (CPH) First Officer, Embraer 195
Stockholm (ARN) First Officer, Airbus A320
Oslo (OSL) First Officer, Embraer 195 & Airbus A320
Bergen (BGO) First Officer, Embraer 195

Minimum Requirements

Prospective candidates must fulfill the following essential criteria. All licenses and certificates must be valid and current at the time of application.

*Non-Scandinavian EASA licenses are accepted, but conversion is required prior to the commencement of any training course.

As a mandatory condition of employment with SAS, successful applicants 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 procedures will be conducted at the candidate's designated base city.

Benefits Package

SAS offers a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package for its First Officers, designed to support professional and personal well-being:

Starting Salary for First Officers (Gross Monthly, before tax)

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 *Relevant Type Rating: Airbus A320 or Embraer 195 Note: SAS also provides a daily allowance based on duty length and destinations.

Recruitment Process

The SAS Pilot Recruitment process consists of the following structured steps. It is important to note that each stage may be disqualifying.

  1. CV Screening: A thorough review of qualifications, licenses, and flight experience, with particular attention to clearly stated total hours, PIC (Pilot-in-Command), and PICUS (Pilot-in-Command Under Supervision).
  2. Video Interview: Candidates will record responses to a set of predefined interview questions.
  3. Online Interview: A live, virtual interview conducted with an SAS recruiter.
  4. Online Tests: Completion of cognitive and personality assessments.
  5. Assessment Day: This stage includes group exercises, a simulator session, and a personal interview conducted in-person.
  6. Final Checks: Comprehensive background screening, a personal security interview, and mandatory drug & alcohol testing.

How to Apply

Prospective First Officers who are interested in this career opportunity are strongly encouraged to submit their application without delay. SAS conducts continuous reviews of applications and reserves the right to close the advertisement at short notice. Therefore, early application is highly recommended.

Applicants are requested to attach the following documents to their application:

Candidates who are successful in the initial screening phase can anticipate invitations for assessment during the fall/winter period of 2025/2026. Employment is expected to commence in late 2025 or during the first half of 2026.

Reapplication Policy

For any additional questions not addressed within this job description, candidates may contact the recruitment team.

Disclaimer

SAS reserves the right to modify the recruitment process or adjust base availability at any point. Meeting the minimum requirements or successfully completing all assessment stages does not automatically guarantee an offer of employment. All offers of employment are strictly conditional upon the successful completion of mandatory background checks, which include, but are not limited to: a personal security interview, drug and alcohol testing, thorough license validation, and employment verification.

It is important to note that salary levels are predetermined according to collective agreements and are therefore fixed, non-negotiable, and not subject to individual alteration.

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