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SAS Scandinavian Airlines / SAS Connect — First Officer

First Officer

Location


Copenhagen (CPH)
Stockholm (ARN)
Oslo (OSL)
London Heathrow (LHR)
Bergen (BGO)

Position

First Officer

Type Rated

Not Required

Fleet

Airbus A319 / A320 / A321
Airbus A320neo
Airbus A321LR
Airbus A330
Airbus A350
Embraer E195LR

Job Description

SAS Scandinavian Airlines and SAS Connect are recruiting First Officers across multiple Scandinavian bases including Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo, with opportunities for both type-rated and non-type-rated pilots holding an EASA ATPL or frozen ATPL. First Officer salaries start at approximately 41,300 NOK per month gross and increase with seniority to around 94,800 NOK, with yearly step increases of roughly 3–5% and additional per diem payments. Pilots benefit from staff travel within the SAS Group from day one and Star Alliance access after three months, along with six weeks of annual leave and both fixed and variable roster options. The airline is expected to hire significantly due to upcoming retirements and continued fleet growth, making SAS a stable European entry point with long-term career progression opportunities.


FO Base:
41,300 NOK / month gross

FO after 2 years (NTR):
~54,000 NOK / month gross

FO Top:
94,800 NOK / month gross

Yearly step increase:
~3–5%

Additional pay:
Per diems ~3000–6000 DKK/month (net)

Requirements


  • EASA ATPL or Frozen ATPL

  • Right to live and work in EU

  • Type rating preferred but not mandatory

  • Medium jet experience advantageous

Pilotium Insight

SAS Connect is currently one of the few European airlines hiring low-hour First Officers, driven by upcoming retirements and fleet replacement.

This makes SAS a solid entry-level airline for pilots looking to enter a Star Alliance carrier with long-term upgrade potential.

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