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Captain 

As a Captain at SAS, you’ll lead flights across domestic, European, and long-haul destinations—backed by the stability of a permanent contract, a fixed base, and 42 days of leave. Whether you want to stay focused on the flight deck or explore opportunities in training, leadership, or new aircraft types, your next chapter starts here.

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REQUIREMENTS

We fly with a global crew and an inclusive mindset. Diversity is a natural part of how we work and lead. As a Captain at SAS, you’ll play a key role in upholding our high standards for safety, punctuality, and exceptional care. If you’re ready to take command, these are the requirements.

EASA ATPL 

Instrument Rating

Medical Class 1 

ICAO English Level 5 or higher 

Right to live and work in the EU 

Clean criminal record 

4000 total flight hours, including 250 hours as PIC/PICUS 

OR

3000 hours, including 500 hours as PIC on aircraft with MTOW >16T 
 

WHAT WE OFFER

At SAS, you’ll work with skilled colleagues who deliver with excellence in a culture built on trust and respect. It’s the Scandinavian way — structured and collaborative in and out of the cockpit, with a quality of life outside it that’s among the best in the world.

 ROSTER AND OPERATIONS

Contract Type:

Permanent

Roster Group:

Variable (for all new hires)

Days Off:

Minimum 11 days off per month

Roster Release:

Monthly, published on the 16th of the previous month

Routes:

  • Domestic & intra-Scandinavian 
  • European destinations 
  • Intercontinental (long-haul)

Fleet & bases:

A320, A330, A350 or Embraer 195LR at our bases in Copenhagen (CPH), Stockholm (ARN), Oslo (OSL) and Bergen (BGO). 

 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Your seniority is recognized across SAS Group from your date of hire, giving you flexibility and long-term career security.

Through our mixed fleet program, you’ll have the chance to fly both the A320 and A330 or A350. You can also explore long-haul routes as part of our widebody operations on the A330 and A350.

At SAS, your career can take many directions. You’ll have the possibility to become a Line Training Captain (LTC), Synthetic Flight Instructor (SFI), Type Rating Instructor (TRI), Type Rating Examiner (TRE), Line Check Captain (LCC), Pilot Assessor, and even progress to the role of Chief Pilot.

BENEFITS

We provide stable employment conditions and benefits that support you in your career and life outside of work.

  • Competitive salary 
  • Type rating paid for by SAS
  • Daily allowance while on destination included
  • 42 days annual Leave
  • Pension scheme
  • Worldwide staff travel (ID travel)
  • Insurance coverage
  • Fixed base