About This Role
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is recruiting experienced First Officers for their Airbus fleet on a seniority-based permanent contract. As one of the world's leading flag carriers, KLM operates a modern fleet including A320, B737, B777, B787, and B747 cargo aircraft. Candidates must hold a frozen ATPL with type rating, possess at least 500 hours on heavy twin-engine aircraft, and demonstrate proficiency in Dutch language at B2 level. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including a 4-week roster, travel privileges, pension scheme, and daily allowances, though visa sponsorship is not provided.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Operate Airbus aircraft on scheduled commercial flights
- Conduct pre-flight inspections and crew briefings
- Manage flight operations according to KLM procedures
- Maintain compliance with safety and regulatory requirements
What We Offer
4-week roster scheduleDaily allowance at destinationTravel allowancePension fund schemeDiscount at hotels and car rental companiesDiscount from insurance companiesIPB trips (If Place Available) at reduced ratesTravel benefits with world's leading airlines
Requirements
- Frozen ATPL license required
- Instrument Rating (IR) required
- Multi-crew Pilot License (MCC) required
- Multi-engine endorsement (ME) required
- UPRT (Upset Prevention and Recovery Training) certificate required
- Valid EASA license
- Class 1 Medical Certificate
- ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 6
- Minimum 500 hours experience on heavy twin fixed wing aircraft (5,700 kg or more)
- 150 hours of recent flying experience in commercial aviation
- A/C type rating required
- Valid passport
- Minimum MBO-4 diploma in technology or HAVO diploma including English, mathematics, and physics
- Good knowledge of Dutch language or pass B2 level European Framework of Reference exam
- Must already have work authorization in Netherlands/EU (visa not sponsored)
About KLM
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is a major flag carrier airline based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, operating one of the world's most recognized and respected airline networks with a modern fleet serving international destinations globally.