
Your Journey to Becoming a SAS Pilot

Below you’ll find a brief explanation of each step in the recruitment process. You can expand each section to learn more about what to expect.
Application
Submit your application online by selecting the pilot role that best matches your experience and qualifications.
Initial Screening
We review licences, flight experience and documentation to ensure basic eligibility. Selected candidates will be invited to complete initial screening activities, which can include:
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Short prerecorded video interview
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Personality assessment
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Cognitive / quantitative assessment
These steps help us gain an initial understanding of your background and suitability.
Online Interview
Candidates who pass the initial screening will be invited to an online interview with our recruitment team to discuss experience, motivation and expectations
Assessment Day
The assessment day includes:
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Welcome and introduction
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Group exercise
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Simulator assessment, PF/PM
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Personal interview
You will receive detailed information and preparation material ahead of the assessment.
Offer & Holding Pool
Candidates who successfully complete the assessment may receive an offer of employment or be placed in a holding pool until a suitable position becomes available.
Time in the holding pool can vary depending on operational needs, candidate experience, notice period and base preferences.
Offer, Onboarding & Pre-employment Checks
After accepting an offer, the onboarding process begins. As part of this stage, candidates will be asked to provide personal information required for contract preparation.
In parallel, the following pre-employment steps apply:
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Drug & Alcohol test
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Background check covering the past five years
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Initial security interview
Prior to starting employment, pilots must hold a valid Scandinavian flight crew licence. Candidates who do not already hold a Scandinavian licence will be required to complete the licence conversion before their start date.
As part of the background check, candidates must provide criminal record certificates for all countries in which they have resided during the past five years. Please note that obtaining these documents can take more than 30 days in some countries.
Successful completion of these steps is required before employment can commence.
Start at SAS
Your first day at SAS typically begins with an introduction day at your base. The day is hosted by your new manager and attended together with other new colleagues, providing an introduction to SAS, your base and the start of your onboarding journey.
How we assess
Our recruitment process is designed to assess both technical capability and non-technical skills relevant to safe and professional flight operations. Throughout the process, we focus on how candidates reason, communicate, work with others and reflect on their own performance.
What we look for in SAS pilots
We are looking for pilots who demonstrate strong professionalism, sound judgement and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
We value safety awareness, clear communication, self-reflection and a constructive approach to learning and development.
Above all, we look for individuals who share our commitment to safe, reliable operations and who will contribute positively to the SAS cockpit culture.