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About SAS
Based in Sweden, SAS is a full-service airline. It flies under the IATA code SK and ICAO code SAS. Aircraft types in the fleet include the Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330 and Airbus A350. Its main hubs: Copenhagen (CPH), Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) and Oslo (OSL). Linked to SAS on this site: SAS Connect and SAS Link.
SAS recruits licensed pilots as direct-entry first officers and captains. The link to the pilot careers portal is in the profile on this page. Right now 3 pilot positions at SAS are listed on PilotinQ. The selection is described stage by stage on this page.
The six phases
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SAS at a glance
- IATA / ICAO
- SK / SAS1
- Country
- Sweden
- Hubs
- Copenhagen (CPH), Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), Oslo (OSL)4
- Fleet
- Airbus A320 family, Airbus A330, Airbus A3504
- Direct entry
- First officers, Captains58
SALARYFirst officer, no relevant type rating, under 1500 hours: SEK 38,621 to 40,610 (DKK 37,915 to 39,863; NOK 40,852 to 42,952) (gross starting pay, 2026-10)First officer, no rating over 1500 hours, or rating under 1500 hours: SEK 40,420 to 43,165 (DKK 39,675 to 42,376; NOK 42,752 to 45,658) (gross starting pay, 2026-10)First officer, relevant type rating, over 1500 hours: SEK 42,219 to 45,175 (DKK 41,434 to 44,342; NOK 44,653 to 47,782) (gross starting pay, 2026-10)SAS pilot salary
- 1Wikipedia: Scandinavian Airlines · accessed 11 Oct 2026
- 2Pilot Recruitment Process - SAS · accessed 11 Oct 2026
- 3Pilot FAQ - SAS · accessed 11 Oct 2026
- 4Our Fleet & Operations - SAS · accessed 11 Oct 2026
- 5First Officer - SAS · accessed 11 Oct 2026
- 6Pilot - SAS · accessed 11 Oct 2026
- 7Career - SAS · accessed 11 Oct 2026
- 8Captain - SAS · accessed 11 Oct 2026
