First Officer (Type‑Rated) – Fleet Assigned by Seniority | KLM Royal Dutch Airlines

🧭 What you’ll do

• Operate as First Officer on multi‑crew, multi‑engine, turbine aircraft in accordance with KLM SOPs and regulatory standards.
• Deliver safe, efficient and passenger‑focused operations across European and intercontinental routes.
• Exhibit exemplary airmanship, CRM and decision‑making in normal and non‑normal operations.
• Maintain recency, proficiency and compliance through training, checks and continuous learning.
• Collaborate closely with the flight deck, cabin, ground and operations teams to uphold KLM’s safety‑first culture.

🧰 Minimum requirements

• Licences: Frozen ATPL with valid IR, MCC, ME and UPRT; EASA licence holders only
• Medical: Class 1
• ICAO English: ELP Level 6
• Experience: 500 hours multi‑engine and 500 hours turbine, including at least 500 hours on a heavy twin fixed‑wing (≥ 5,700 kg)
• Recency: 150 hours of recent flying experience in commercial aviation
• Type rating: Required
• Education: Minimum MBO‑4 diploma in technology or HAVO diploma (including English, mathematics and physics), or foreign equivalent
• Language: Good knowledge of Dutch; if not Dutch‑speaking, pass a B2 exam prior to the selection procedure
• Passport: Valid passport

🌟 What you can expect

• Permanent employment with a renowned European flag carrier
• Fleet variety and network breadth, including narrow‑body, wide‑body and cargo operations
• Career development with aircraft assignment and progression guided by seniority
• Robust safety culture, high‑quality training and strong operational support
• A collaborative, international team environment

Details on remuneration and specific benefits are shared during later stages of the selection process.

📨 How to apply

• Verify you meet all minimum requirements and hold an EASA licence with a valid Class 1 medical.
• Prepare your CV, licence and medical copies, logbook evidence (hours and recency), and education certificates.
• If required, schedule and pass the Dutch language exam at B2 level before the selection process.
• Submit your application via KLM’s careers portal. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to assessments and a simulator evaluation.

Only candidates able to work without visa sponsorship can be considered.