KLM Second Officers

KLM are recruiting Second Officers who possess a type rating on a multi-crew aircraft and have 500 hours. The position will be as a cruise pilot on one of their wide-body fleets based at Amsterdam Schiphol in the Netherlands. Info from KLM Careers page and translated to English.

At a Glance

As a pilot at KLM you are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of our flights. We are not just looking for pilots, we are looking for colleagues who want to get the best out of themselves. Flyers who want to work together with the entire crew to give our customers an experience that stays with them. Professionals who want to develop, both professionally and personally and who consider sustainability important, which we realise, among other things, by working with a modern fleet. As a pilot, you contribute to KLM becoming a ‘front runner in sustainable aviation’.

What are you gonna do?

On board you represent KLM. You ensure that our customers have a great experience with every flight, with safety always paramount. The customer experience is largely influenced by the performance of you and the team, cockpit and cabin. Together with your colleagues, you ensure a safe working environment, where everyone feels seen and accepted. You reflect on your own behaviour and continue to develop yourself continuously. Every time you lay a solid foundation for a successful flight.

Where do you land?

As a new KLM pilot you start as a second officer on one of our wide body aircraft.
During your career you have the opportunity to fly bothshort and long distances. This is stipulated in the Collective Agreement’s Airplane Flight Career Scheme.KLM Flight Operations also offers you the opportunity to be active alongside flying as a Second Officer, for example as an instructor, in our office organisation or to participate in our talent management program.

KLM is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications:

General:

Minimum degree in the package of English, mathematics and physics or equivalence in the case of a foreign course.
European passport.
Length between 1.58 and 2.03 meters. There is no leg length measurement.
Good knowledge of the Dutch language. If you are not Dutch-speaking, you must take an exam at European Reference
Framework B2 level prior to the selection procedure.
Trained in UPRT (Upset Prevention RecoveryTraining).

Certificates:

Valid Type Rating of a Multi-Pilot Aircraft.
Class I medical*.
(Frozen) ATPL*.
LPE6.
Radiotelephony (RT) privilege.
Rounded Multi Crew Course

*Both Medical and Flight Crew License must be issued orconverted in the Netherlands for any assumption.

Experience:

Preferably graduated from one of the following flight training courses: KFA, NLS, CAE, EPST, Martinair Flight Academy or in possession of a Large Military Certificate of the Royal Air Force/Navy.
In addition, at least 500 hours of experience on aheavy twin fixed wing (5,700 kg or more).
A minimum of 150 hours of this has been flown incommercial aviation in the 12 months prior to this application.

Competencies:

As a pilot at KLM you meet the following EASA competencies:

Flight path management
Application of Procedures
Communication
Leadership and Teamwork
Problem solving and decision making
Situation Awareness
Workload management
Knowledge

What do we offer?

The salary is fixed in the collective agreement. Theamount of the salary is determined by your age, the period you are employed and your exact position. A starter’s salary is between 2,400 and 5,500 euros gross per month, excluding emoluments and pension allowances.

As a airline pilot at KLM you can count on:

A 4-week roster
A daily allowance if you are at your destination
A pension scheme
Discount at hotels and car rental companies
Discount with insurance companies
IPB travel (‘If Place Available’ travel at a greatly reduced rate)
And above all: flying at a beautiful company that belongs to the best and best-known airlines in the world.

Ready for your next destination?

Are you ready for the next destination? Then we would like to receive your resume and motivation letter. We also ask you to add a copy of your license, your medical, log and MCC certificate.

The selection procedure consists of a CV selection, an online assessment, an offline assessment and a grading. The closure is a discussion with the AssumptionCommittee (COVA).

A company also undergoes medical assessment before taking up its duties, including a test on the use of medicines, alcohol and drugs. This inspection consistsof a blood and urine test.

Questions?

If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, please check the FAQ by clicking here. If your question is not listed, you can contact Recruitment Flight Crew on telephone number 06-24879004 or by sending an email to: [email protected]