EXPERIENCED FIRST OFFICER

SAS - Scandinavian Airlines System; Kastrup; On-site; DKK 600,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join SAS - Scandinavian Airlines System as an Experienced First Officer and fly the E195 and A320 fleets. We seek pilots ready for growth, with a passion for safety, teamwork and a long-term career in Scandinavian aviation.

Applicants must hold a valid EASA CPL(A) or MPL, meet English proficiency, MCC completion, and have EU work rights. The recruitment process includes multiple assessments and background checks as part of ongoing development at SAS.

Qualifications

• Candidate meets EASA CPL(A) or MPL requirement and MCC course completion.
• English language proficiency at ICAO level 5 or 6 is mandatory.
• EU work authorization and clean background are required.
• Medical certificate must be valid through the recruitment process.
• Experience on CS/FAR 25 with 400 hours or more is expected.
• Professional aviation mindset and safety culture are essential.

Skills

Situational awareness

Communication

Leadership and teamwork

Decision making

Education

Valid EASA CPL(A) or MPL

ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 5 or 6

Valid EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate

MCC course completed

Unrestricted right to live and work in the EU

400 Hours or more on CS/FAR 25

Job description

City: Kastrup

Join SAS as a Experienced First Officer

Flying for SAS - Scandinavian Airlines System - has never simply been about logging hours. It's about stepping into a legacy of Scandinavian aviation where professionalism, trust, and purpose shape every journey we make together.

We are now looking for experienced First Officers to join our E195 and A320 fleet, pilots who are ready for something more than "the next job." Pilots who want to grow, explore, and build a career that can carry them all the way to retirement.

At SAS, your story doesn't stop in the right seat. It begins there.
From your first simulator session, you enter an environment built on learning, safety, and continuous development. You're surrounded by instructors, captains, and colleagues who don't just teach you procedures: they pass along the culture, discipline, and pride that define Scandinavian aviation. With growing experience comes expanding opportunity, from mixed-fleet flying and long-haul missions to instructor roles shaping future pilots or leadership paths influencing the strategic direction of SAS.

At SAS, you don't just fly. You become part of something built to last.

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

Hour Requirement

400 Hours or more on CS/FAR 25

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)

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

Application Period

We 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.

Reapplying

If 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.