TALENT ACQUISITION SPECIALIST - PILOT RECRUITMENT

Help Us Find the Pilots Who Will Shape the Future of SAS For 80 years, SAS has connected Scandinavia to the world and the world to Scandinavia. Safety, professionalism, and operational excellence have always been at the heart of our success, and our pilots play a critical role in delivering on that promise every day. As SAS continues its growth and transformation journey, we are looking for a passionate and driven Talent Acquisition Specialist to join our Pilot Recruitment team. This is a unique opportunity to recruit for one of the airline's most strategically important talent segments while helping shape the future workforce of Scandinavia's leading airline. If you are an experienced recruiter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, building strong stakeholder relationships, and delivering exceptional candidate experiences, we would love to hear from you. Challenges you will work on: As a Talent Acquisition Specialist focused on Pilot Recruitment, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring SAS continues to attract and hire exceptional pilot talent. You will manage recruitment activities from initial candidate engagement through assessment and selection, partnering closely with pilot recruitment assessors, People & Culture, operational stakeholders, and business leaders across Scandinavia. Based in Denmark, you will be part of our dedicated Frontline Recruitment team and work closely with colleagues across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway. You will act as an ambassador for SAS throughout the recruitment journey, ensuring a professional, engaging, and transparent experience for every candidate. You will proactively identify and attract talent, conduct pre-screening activities, coordinate and participate in assessment events, and support data-driven recruitment decisions. In addition, you will contribute to employer branding initiatives, process improvements, and talent attraction strategies that strengthen SAS's position as an employer of choice within aviation. The role includes occasionally travel within Scandinavia to support pilot assessments and recruitment activities. What you will be doing: Manage recruitment activities for pilot hiring across SAS Screen applications and conduct pre-selection interviews via phone and video Participate in pilot assessment days and conduct interviews together with pilot recruitment assessors Ensure a professional, engaging, and seamless candidate experience throughout the recruitment process Serve as the primary point of contact for candidates and key stakeholders Coordinate recruitment administration, reporting, and candidate documentation Maintain accurate recruitment data and ensure compliance throughout the recruitment process Collaborate closely with pilot recruitment assessors, People Partners, hiring leaders, and operational stakeholders Support employer branding activities Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment processes, candidate experience, and assessment methodologies Build and maintain talent pipelines to support future pilot hiring needs To be successful we believe you have Experience within Talent Acquisition, recruitment, or talent sourcing Experience recruiting pilots or working within aviation is highly desirable Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build trusted relationships across different functions A passion for creating exceptional candidate experiences Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple processes simultaneously Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems and recruitment technology Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken Danish or another Scandinavian language is an advantage The ability to work in a structured and detail-oriented manner while maintaining pace and flexibility A proactive mindset and a continuous improvement approach Why SAS? At SAS, you'll join a passionate Talent Acquisition team with a direct impact on one of the airline's most critical talent segments. You'll work closely with aviation professionals across Scandinavia, contribute to the future of pilot recruitment, and help ensure that SAS continues to attract the talent needed for tomorrow. We offer a collaborative and international work environment, possibility to work from home (2 days per week), opportunities for professional development, competitive benefits, and discounted staff travel. Our Workplace – SKYHUB This role is based at SKYHUB, SAS's newly transformed headquarters at Kystvejen, next to Copenhagen Airport. Designed around modern ways of working, SKYHUB brings colleagues together in an inspiring environment that supports collaboration, flexibility, and well-being. You will also be working a lot from our assessment center, located close to the airport. Our Culture at SAS At SAS, we are dedicated to caring for each other, delighting our travelers, and driving the transformation towards sustainable aviation. As a future colleague on our team, you’ll join a