Join SAS as a First Officer
Flying for
SAS - Scandinavian Airlines System is about more than building flight hours.
It’s about trust, professionalism, and being part of something bigger than yourself. We are now looking for newly graduated cadets, who are ready to take their first steps into airline operations and grow into the role of a professional commercial pilot.
This opportunity is aimed at pilots with little or no airline experience, but with a strong motivation to learn, develop, and commit to a long-term career in aviation. At SAS, you don’t just join your first airline operation. You enter a structured, safety-driven environment where training, mentoring, and continuous development are part of everyday life.
From your first simulator session to line operations, you’ll be supported by experienced instructors, captains, and colleagues who take pride in doing things the Scandinavian way.
Minimum Requirements
- Valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate
- Valid EASA CPL(A), or MPL
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 5 or 6
- MCC course completed
- Unrestricted right to live and work in the EU
- Clean criminal record
Licenses and medical must be valid and up to date at time of application
Pilot license preferably issued by Denmark, Sweden, or Norway
*Non-Scandinavian EASA licenses are accepted but must be converted before course start. As a condition of employment, candidates must successfully complete background screening, a personal security interview, and alcohol & drug testing in accordance with aviation security regulations.
SAS Pilot Profile
The SAS Pilot Profile is the foundation for our recruitment, interview, and simulator assessments and focuses on overall suitability, not only technical flying skills.
We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
- Professional application of knowledge and procedures
- Situational awareness and sound judgement
- Effective communication
- Workload and stress management
- Problem solving and decision making
- Leadership and teamwork
- Self-awareness and willingness to learn
The SAS Pilot Profile is a guiding framework applied holistically throughout the recruitment process to assess trainability, professionalism, and long-term suitability for a career at SAS.
Recruitment Process
If selected to move forward, the recruitment process includes:
- CV & document screening
- Video interview
- Online interview with a representative from SAS
- Online cognitive and personality assessments
- Assessment Day (group exercise, simulator session, interview)
- Final checks (background screening, security interview, drug & alcohol test)
Please note that the simulator assessment may be scheduled separately from the Assessment Day and take place at a later stage. Each step may be disqualifying.
Before Applying
Before applying, we strongly encourage you to read more about life and career in SAS, our fleet and other relevant information here: Pilot - SAS
Base Information:We are currently recruiting to all bases.
BGO - E195
ARN - A320
OSL - E195 and A320
CPH - E195 and A320
How to Apply
Please apply through our career page, applications on email is not valid and will not be considered.
Please attach the following documents:
- Progress check reports (IFR, VFR, MCC)
- ATPL theory results (if completed)
- Pilot license
- Medical certificate
- Passport copy
- Logbook (last 3 pages)
Application PeriodWe review applications continuously and may close the ad at short notice. We are recruiting for summer 2027, and our first courses are planned for the Fall 2026 you should therefor expect the recruitment process to take some time, as we have limited assessment spots each month.
ReapplyingIf you have applied before, but were not invited to an Assessment Day, you are welcome to apply again.
If you have previously attended an Assessment Day (SIM) but were not successful, you are welcome to reapply after
24 months.
Disclaimer:SAS may adjust the recruitment process or base availability at any time. Meeting minimum requirements or passing assessments does not guarantee employment.
All offers depend on mandatory background checks, including security interview, drug and alcohol testing, license validation, and employment verification.
Salary levels follow collective agreements and cannot be negotiated. Approved candidates may be placed in a pilot holding pool, and start dates depend on operational needs and training capacity.
This role is not suited for candidates seeking guaranteed base or fleet allocation, fixed upgrade timelines, or short-term employment.
