Career opportunities: Experienced Pilot
KLM United StatesType of vacancy: Regular
Job level: Cockpit
City: Schiphol Centrum
Hours per week: 40
Education: Hbo; Doctor; Havo; Mbo; Vmbo; Vwo; Wo
Introduction
As a pilot at KLM, you are responsible for the safe and efficient execution of our flights. We are not just looking for pilots; we are looking for colleagues who want to get the best out of themselves. Pilots who want to work together with the entire crew to give our customers an experience to remember. Professionals who want to develop themselves, both professionally and personally, and who value sustainability, which we achieve by working with a modern fleet, among other things. As a pilot, you will help KLM become a 'frontrunner in sustainable aviation'.
Are you Dutch-speaking? Then change your language setting to Dutch and apply for the Dutch job vacancy for Airline Pilot (Verkeersvlieger).
What are you going to do?
On board, you will represent KLM. You ensure that our customers have a great experience on every flight, while safety always comes first.
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 behavior and keep developing yourself continuously.
This way, you lay a solid foundation for a successful flight every time.
Where do you land?
In 2026, KLM flies to 161 destinations, 92 in Europe and 69 intercontinental; maybe you will be the pilot flying our passengers to these destinations soon!
As a new KLM pilot, you will start as first officer on one of our European aircraft, or as second officer on one of our wide-body aircraft, depending on the capacity needs.
During your career, you will have the opportunity to fly both short and long distances. This is laid down in the Pilot Career Regulations of the collective labour agreement for pilots on fixed-wing aircraft.
KLM Flight Operations also offers you the chance to be active alongside flying in a secondary function, for example as an instructor.
Your profile
KLM is looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications.
General:
- Minimum higher general secondary education or equivalent foreign education with English;
- Valid passport from an EU member state, including Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein;
- Swimming skills;
- Height between 1.58 and 2.03 meters. No leg length measurement will take place.
Certificates (for upload instructions and details see below):
- EASA (Frozen) ATPL(A), with a valid Type Rating of a Multi-Pilot Aircraft, ME-IR including PBN;
- LPE6 English level on flight crew license;
- EASA Class I medical;
- (Initial)-Crew Resource Management;
- Completed Multi Crew Cooperation Course (MCC);
- Advanced UPRT (Upset Prevention & Recovery Training).
Experience:
- At least 500 hours of experience on a multi-engine aircraft (5,700 kg or more), or active in the Military as a pilot;
- At least 150 hours of this was flown in commercial aviation in the 12 months prior to this application, or you have actively flown in the Military as a pilot.
Dutch language:
Knowledge of the Dutch language is an advantage. If you do not speak Dutch, we do expect you to put effort into learning the Dutch language, reaching A2 level. When selected, KLM offers you an online language course.
In case of a possible promotion to a Captaincy position a minimum level of B1 Dutch is required.
As a pilot with KLM, you meet the following EASA competencies:
- Aeroplane Flight Path Management - Automation
- Aeroplane Flight Path Management - Manual Control
- Application of Procedures and compliance with Regulations
- Communication
- Leadership and Teamwork
- Problem solving and Decision making
- Situation Awareness and Management of Information
- Workload Management
- Application of Knowledge
We offer
The salary is laid down in the collective labor agreement. The level of salary is determined by your age, period of employment with KLM, and your exact position. An entry-level salary is between 3,300- and 5,500-euros gross per month, excluding benefits and pension allowances.
After completing your Type Rating Course, your salary will be between 5,500- and 8,300- euros gross per month excluding benefits and pension allowances.
The amounts mentioned are indicative, and no rights can be derived from them.
As a commercial pilot at KLM, you can also count on:
- A 4-week schedule
- A daily allowance when you are at your destination
- A pension scheme
- ISA travel ('If Seat Available' travel at a greatly reduced rate)
- Discounts with insurance companies
- Discounts with car-rental and hotel companies
- And most importantly, fly with a wonderful company that is among the best and most well-known airlines in the world, and the oldest one flying under its own name!
Ready for your next destination?
Are you ready for your next destination? Then we would like to receive your CV and motivation letter. We also ask you to attach a copy of all the documentation mentioned below in pdf format, such as your licence, medical, logbook, MCC certificate, etc.
The selection procedure consists firstly of a CV selection. If we accept your application, the next steps in the selection process are:
- Online assessment
- Psychological examination at the Aviation Medical Center in Amsterdam
- Simulator Grading at Schiphol
- Interview with the Hiring Committee (COVA) at Schiphol.
Which PDF documents are required to be uploaded in the portal?
Upload each document stating your name and the document name e.g. K.Smith-ICRM.pdf.
- EASA (Frozen) ATPL(A), with a valid Type Rating of a Multi-Pilot Aircraft, ME-IR including PBN, LPE 6 English level
- EASA Class I medical
- I-CRM or CRM recurrent (no joint CRM)
- Completed Multi Crew Cooperation Course (MCC)
- Pages of your logbook (showing at least 150 hours of recent actual flying experience in the past 12 months in commercial aviation and 500 hours on a multi-engine aircraft with a MTOW > 5,700KG)
- Advanced UPRT or latest recurrent in which you trained UPRT
- Minimum higher general secondary education or equivalent foreign education with English (Equivalent of Dutch HAVO or MBO-4 or higher)
- CV including 2 references
- Motivation letter.
Please note:
- All documentation must be uploaded in PDF format with your application. All documentation should be supplied completely prior to eventual selection.
- Type rating should be valid at the time of entering employment and Medical should be valid for at least 3 months at the time of entering employment.
- Both Medical and Flight Crew Licences must have been issued in the Netherlands or must be converted prior eventual employment. The cost of converting a Medical and foreign Flight Crew License is at your own expense.
- A reference check may also be part of the selection procedure. By applying, you consent to the procedure.
- Before starting employment, a company medical examination will take place (this is not the same as a Class 1 Medical renewal), including a psychological assessment as well as a test on the use of medication, alcohol, and drugs. This examination consists of a blood and urine test.
- If you have been rejected on one of the selection components less than 2 years ago, then unfortunately you cannot apply now. Only after the 2-year term has expired can you take part in the selection process once more.
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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 by sending an e-mail to klm.pilot.recruitment@klm.com.
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