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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (incl. KLM Cityhopper) pilot requirements 2026
To fly for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (incl. KLM Cityhopper), first officers need at least 500 hours. 1 open vacancy lists its own requirements below.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 500 hours |
|---|---|
| Licence and medical | EASA ATPL/frozen ATPL |
| Type rating | company-paid |
| Training bond | Flight Academy €163.5k repaid via 120-month salary deduction (from 2026) |
| Other | EU/EEA/Swiss passport; ICAO L6 English; Dutch B1 for captain |
Requirements in the open adverts (1)
| Vacancy | Total hours | Command (PIC) | Type rating | Licence | Age | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Maintenance Technician B1 or B2 (EASA) - KLM E&M Line, Schiphol Centrum | – | – | Experience as licensed engineer on B737, B777, A330, A320neo and/or B787 | EASA Part-66 B1 or B2 | – | Good technical English, spoken and written |
Taken from each advert. The advert itself always prevails.
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