About This Role
SAS Scandinavian Airlines is recruiting Direct Entry Captains for its Embraer E195-E2 fleet as it grows toward up to 55 of the type and prepares its largest-ever summer program in 2026, opening new routes across Europe, North America and Asia. The airline is hiring both type-rated and non-type-rated pilots (as well as experienced First Officers ready for command), offering a permanent contract with a fixed base of the pilot's choice in Copenhagen, Oslo, Bergen or Stockholm and a fully funded type rating tied to a three-year bond. Pilots fly a varied Nordic and international network — from demanding winter operations to some of the world's busiest airspace — with career progression toward the A320, A330 or A350.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Serve as pilot-in-command (Captain) on the Embraer E195-E2, operating SAS's expanding short- and medium-haul network from a fixed Scandinavian base.
- The flying environment is varied and demanding, ranging from Nordic winter operations to some of the world's busiest international airspace, as the airline opens new routes across Europe and beyond during its largest summer program to date.
What We Offer
Permanent contract with a fixed base of your choice in Copenhagen, Oslo, Bergen or Stockholm and a fully funded type rating carrying a three-year bond.Starting monthly salary of DKK 67,774 / NOK 72,895 / SEK 69,744 depending on base, with competitive salary progression, additional allowances, a competitive pension scheme and insurance benefits.The package also includes a flexible roster, 42 days of annual leave, at least 11 days off each month, worldwide staff travel benefits, and career progression opportunities including transition to the A320, A330 or A350.
Requirements
- Hold an unrestricted EASA ATPL(A)
- acceptable licences are EASA ATPL(A), CPL(A) or MPL. A valid Class 1 medical, a valid instrument rating and ICAO English proficiency Level 5 or 6 are required, along with the unrestricted right to live and work in the EU and a clean criminal record. Applicants must meet one of three flight-time pathways: 4,000 total flight hours including 250 hours as PIC or PICUS
- or 3,500 total flight hours including 500 hours as PIC on aircraft with MTOW greater than 16 tonnes
- or 3,000 total flight hours including 1,000 hours as PIC on aircraft with MTOW greater than 16 tonnes. All requirements must be fully met and all licences valid at the time of application.