How to apply to SAS
Where SAS recruitment stands today, what to prepare before you touch the form, and every stage between the application and the offer call.
Seasonal and growth-driven campaigns across Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo, frequently starting with temporary summer contracts; vacancies posted on the SAS group careers site.
The application, stage by stage
- 01
Apply online to a base-specific vacancy with CV in English or a Scandinavian language.
- 02
Complete online screening tests and a video interview.
- 03
Attend an assessment day at the base with group exercises and a personal interview.
- 04
Pass the medical check and background/security clearance.
- 05
Complete initial training (4-6 weeks, paid) before supervised line flying, often on a seasonal contract first.
Prepare these before you apply
A one-page cabin crew CV
Screened in seconds, often by software first. Lead with customer-facing experience and state languages honestly.
Build one free →Documents and right to work
Passport validity, work authorisation and education certificates get checked early — have scans ready.
CV & photo guide →Assessment day readiness
The group exercise eliminates more candidates than the interview. Know how assessors score behaviour before you walk in.
Assessment day guide →Scandinavian and English
SAS requires Scandinavian alongside English, which narrows the field considerably — make your level obvious on the CV.
Practise real questions →Check you qualify before you apply to SAS
Answer five questions about your age, reach, tattoos, languages and documents — we check them against every airline's published requirements and show you exactly where you stand.
Frequently asked questions
Is SAS hiring cabin crew right now?
Periodic intakes. Seasonal and growth-driven campaigns across Copenhagen, Stockholm and Oslo, frequently starting with temporary summer contracts; vacancies posted on the SAS group careers site.
How long does the SAS application process take?
Expect roughly 4-12 weeks from application to a decision, plus training and — for international bases — visa processing before your first flight. Silence beyond about six weeks usually means an unsuccessful file.
What documents do I need to apply to SAS?
A one-page CV, a passport with unrestricted travel, education certificates and proof of any languages you claim. EU/EEA right to work, ability to swim, medical fitness, and residence within reach of the assigned base; seasonal contracts are common entry routes.