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SAS

Cadet First Officer

47m

SAS

DK · Full-time · €55,000 – €75,000

About this role

Join SAS as a Cadet First Officer. Flying for Scandinavian Airlines System is about trust, professionalism, and being part of something bigger. This role targets newly graduated cadets with little or no airline experience but strong motivation for a long-term aviation career.

Enter a structured, safety-driven environment where training, mentoring, and continuous development shape everyday operations. From first simulator session to line operations, support comes from experienced instructors and captains. Colleagues uphold the Scandinavian way of professionalism.

Work alongside captains and crew who take pride in safety and precision. Demonstrate the SAS Pilot Profile through situational awareness, effective communication, and workload management. Leadership, teamwork, and self-awareness define success in this team-oriented setting.

Grow into a professional commercial pilot with holistic assessments focused on trainability and suitability. Access bases including BGO (E195), ARN (A320), OSL (E195 and A320), and CPH (E195 and A320). Commit to ongoing development in airline operations.

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 valid at time of application
  • Pilot license preferably issued by Denmark, Sweden, or Norway

Responsibilities

  • Transition from simulator sessions to line operations
  • Apply professional knowledge and procedures in flight
  • Maintain situational awareness and sound judgement
  • Communicate effectively with crew and ground staff
  • Manage workload and stress during operations
  • Solve problems and make decisions under pressure
  • Demonstrate leadership and teamwork in the cockpit
  • Engage in continuous self-awareness and learning

Benefits

  • Structured training and mentoring by experienced instructors
  • Continuous professional development in safety-driven environment
  • Support from captains and colleagues in the Scandinavian way
  • Operations across multiple bases with A320 and E195 fleet