SAS Scandinavian Airlines

Flag Carrier Airline

Denmark | Copenhagen

Fleet: 70

AC on order: 6

Direct Entry Captain - A320 family

NTR

AIRBUS A320 FAMILY

Employment - Permanent

Direct entry

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Minimum requirements

Total time

4000 hours

Turbine PIC

1000 hours

Turbine

2000 hours

Type rating

Not required (Training Provided)

Flight time notes

2,000+ hours on jet aircraft or high‑speed turboprops
1,000+ hours PIC on aircraft with MTOW above 55.0T
Experience with winter operations

License Required

ATPL

Accepted Licenses

EASA

Medical

Class 1

ICAO ELP level

Visa sponsorship

Not provided

Additional requirements

Non‑Scandinavian EASA licenses accepted, but must be converted before course start
Background check
Personal security interview
Drug and alcohol testing
The personal security interview and testing must be completed in the base city (Copenhagen).

Job description

We offer a Direct Entry Captain position on the A320 fleet in Copenhagen, with the option to choose between a 100% full-time contract or a flexible 83.3% part-time agreement.

The 83.3% option operates on a seasonal flying pattern, with 100% rostering during the summer and December, and 50–75% during the rest of the year.

Interview, screening and training section

Step 1

CV Screening

Step 2

Online Interview with a recruiter

Step 3

Online Tests (cognitive and personality assessments)

Step 4

Assessment Days — group exercises, simulator session, personal interview

Step 5

Final Checks — background screening, security interview, and drug/alcohol testing

Compensation and benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Pension Fund

Training

Travel

Type rating

Summary

Starting salary: 75 493 DKK per month (100%) or 62 861 DKK per month (83.3%)
Competitive salary progression
Fully funded type-rating with a 3-year bond
Additional allowances
Competitive pension scheme
Insurance benefits
Flexible roster (mixed pattern)
Minimum of 11 days off per month
42 days of annual leave
Worldwide staff travel benefits
Career opportunities, including progression to A330/A350, or roles within Training and Management

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Base location

Denmark | Copenhagen

CPH - Copenhagen

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