The opportunity
Join a start-up sized, highly professional team of around 60 pilots at our Brussels base. As Captain, you set the tone on the flight deck, take ultimate responsibility for a safe, efficient operation, and foster a calm, friendly, and professional atmosphere on board.
You’ll operate across a diverse European network — from sunny islands to busy city airports — where changing routes, weather and airfields keep every day varied and rewarding. In the coming years, our operation will transition to the Airbus A321neo, with conversion training provided.
What you'll do
- Serve as the cockpit point of contact and lead the crew to deliver a safe, smooth operation.
- Make sound, timely decisions in dynamic operational conditions across Europe.
- Champion professionalism, teamwork, and an excellent onboard atmosphere for customers and crew.
- Contribute to the successful launch and growth of Transavia’s Brussels base.
What you’ll bring
- Licences & ratings: Valid EASA ATPL; valid ME/IR (A) with PBN; MCC; Advanced UPRT (if licence issued after 20-12-2021).
- Medical: Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate.
- Type & hours: Valid Boeing 737NG type rating with at least 1,000 current hours as Captain on type (including 50 hours in the last 6 months) and a minimum of 3,500 total flight hours on multi-engine aircraft.
- Language: Minimum ICAO English Level 5 at application; Level 6 required before joining Transavia.
- Other: Ability to swim one full length without aids (wet drill requirement) and a valid EU passport.
What’s in it for you
- Compensation: Starting salary €11,220 gross per month plus €39 gross per block hour (often exceeding 100 hours/month). The listing also notes an average increase of €300 gross per year, excluding indexation where applicable.
- Contract: Permanent contract with taxes paid in the Netherlands and social security in Belgium.
- Roster & time off: Definitive roster issued 35 days in advance; 20 vacation days under the Belgian accrual scheme plus 10 public holidays pro rata.
- Benefits: 8% year-end payment (based on gross basic salary), holiday allowance, pension plan with a 10% employer contribution, and a loss-of-licence scheme.
- Covered by Transavia: Uniform, parking costs, and medical examinations.
- Staff travel: ID95 after 3 months; access to a worldwide airline network at attractive rates after 1 year (subject to availability).
- Flexibility & growth: Part-time options available from 12 months after your line check; A321neo transition training provided.
About Transavia
Transavia has been flying since 1965 and today counts more than 3,000 colleagues. Our mission is to make flying accessible — for holidays, visiting family abroad, and discovering new destinations across Europe and North Africa.