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Swiftair pilot requirements 2026
To fly for Swiftair, first officers need at least 350 hours and captains at least 3,000 hours. 2 open vacancies list their own requirements below.
General requirements
| First officer, minimum hours | 350 hours |
|---|---|
| Captain, minimum hours | 3,000 hours |
| Licence and medical | EASA ATPL or CPL/IR, Class 1 medical |
| Type rating | ATR 72/42 rating required for Captains; FO intake accepts type-rated, fast-track or non-rated candidates. Type rating is generally paid by the airline for pilots taken on through normal selection (third-party source). |
| Training bond | A bond of around 2-3 years may apply (third-party source, not confirmed by Swiftair). |
| Other | ICAO English Level 4+, passport and right to work in the EU. Selection: technical knowledge and English test, then simulator check and interview. Apply by CV to Swiftair's recruitment email listed on the work-offers page. |
Requirements in the open adverts (2)
| Vacancy | Total hours | Command (PIC) | Type rating | Licence | Age | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATR 72/42 Captain | 3,000 hours | – | ATR 72/42 | ATPL or CPL/IR | – | ICAO level 4 |
| ATR 72/42 First Officer | 350 hours | – | Not required (type-rated, Fast Track or non-rated FOs considered) | ATPL or CPL/IR | – | ICAO level 4 |
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