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.
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.
Minimum Requirements:
- EASA Class 1 Medical Certificate
- EASA Airline Transport Pilot Licence (A), Commercial Pilot Licence (A), or Multi-Crew Pilot License*
- MCC Course
- Completed Advanced UPRT course
- ICAO English Level 5 or 6
- Unrestricted right to live and work in the EU
- Clean criminal record
- Background check
- Security interview
- Alcohol & drug testing
*Non-Scandinavian EASA licenses are accepted but must be converted before course start.
Flight Time Requirements:
Please see the open application for the Flight Time requirements
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/Flexible roster (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
Fleet & bases:
A320 or Embraer 195LR
Bases:
Copenhagen (CPH)
Stockholm (ARN)
Oslo (OSL)
Bergen (BGO)
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Through our mixed fleet program, you’ll have the chance to fly both the Embraer 195, A320. 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 progression
- 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