Smartwings – B737 Non-Type Rated First Officers – Europe

Smartwings is recruiting non-type-rated First Officers to join its Boeing 737 operation, with new-hire courses planned for January to March 2027.

The opportunity is particularly relevant to low-hour commercial pilots seeking their first multi-pilot aircraft type rating, with the published requirements allowing qualifying candidates with as little as 70 hours PIC to enter the Boeing 737NG type-rating pathway.

Smartwings B737 Non-Type Rated First Officer opportunity

Smartwings is recruiting pilots for its Boeing 737 fleet across several European operational bases.

The airline operates scheduled, charter and ACMI flying, with advertised bases including Bratislava and Brno, together with Katowice, Warsaw, Budapest or Prague depending on operational requirements.

Contracts are expected to commence between January and March 2027.

Licence and training requirements

Applicants entering the Smartwings Boeing 737NG Initial Type Rating Course must:

• Hold an ATPL(A), or a CPL(A) with ATPL theoretical examinations completed in accordance with Part-FCL.
• Hold a valid Class 1 Medical Certificate.
• Hold or have previously held a multi-engine IR(A).
• Hold ICAO English Language Proficiency Level 4 or higher.
• Hold a valid unrestricted EU passport.

First multi-pilot type rating

Candidates undertaking the Boeing 737 as their first multi-pilot aircraft type rating must additionally:

• Have completed at least 70 hours PIC on aeroplanes.
• Have completed an Advanced UPRT course in accordance with FCL.745.A.
• Preferably have completed an MCC course; Smartwings lists MCC as advantageous rather than mandatory.

Additional requirements

• No criminal record.
• No previous incident record.
• Yellow fever vaccination.
• Successful completion of the Smartwings company selection screening.
• Strong CRM, teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a changing international environment.
• Good situational awareness, decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Contract and flying

Smartwings advertises both permanent employment and self-employed contractual arrangements.

The operation includes a wide variety of flying ranging from short-haul services to longer-range operations, together with the requirement to participate in worldwide ACMI flying.

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How to apply

Applications should be submitted directly through the official Smartwings careers website.

Candidates should carefully review the current licence, medical, training and work-right requirements before applying.