About SAS Connect

Based in Ireland, SAS Connect is a full-service airline. It flies under the IATA code SL and ICAO code SZS. Its hubs are Copenhagen (CPH), Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) and London Heathrow (LHR). It has a fleet of 30 aircraft (October 2026), with types including the Airbus A320neo. It belongs to SAS.

Licensed pilots can join SAS Connect as direct-entry first officers and captains. Pilot vacancies are published on a careers portal, linked in the profile on this page. This page sets out the selection in 6 stages.

The six phases

SAS Connect at a glance

IATA / ICAO

SL / SZS1

Country

Ireland1

Hubs

Copenhagen (CPH), Stockholm Arlanda (ARN), London Heathrow (LHR)4

Fleet

Airbus A320neo4

Direct entry

First officers, Captains58

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3. 3Pilot FAQ - SAS · accessed 11 Oct 2026
4. 4Our Fleet & Operations - SAS · accessed 11 Oct 2026
5. 5First Officer - SAS · accessed 11 Oct 2026
6. 6Pilot - SAS · accessed 11 Oct 2026
7. 7Career - SAS · accessed 11 Oct 2026
8. 8Captain - SAS · accessed 11 Oct 2026