Are you passionate about flying and would you like to work for one of Europe’s leading airlines? We are looking for experienced B737NG captains and would love to hear from you. Based at BRU, this new base will operate an initial fleet of four aircraft in 2026, with a strong growth trajectory to expand that fleet over the next five years, as well as transitioning to the A320 by 2031.
What are you going to do?
As a Captain at Transavia, you’ll fly a variety of exciting and dynamic routes across Europe, with destinations including the Greek islands, city breaks and snowy airports in the far north. You’ll be part of a highly professional team, where your main responsibilities will include ensuring the safety and efficiency of flight operations, delivering exceptional passenger service, and working closely with the entire crew.
Who are you?
We are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:
- Valid EASA ATPL
- Valid ME/IR (A) PBN
- Valid Class 1 Medical Certificate
- Minimum ICAO ELP 5 to apply. Please note, you must hold ELP 6 before commencing employment with Transavia
- MCC certificate
- Advanced UPRT Certificate (if licence was issued after 20 December 2021)
- You hold a valid Boeing 737NG type rating with a minimum of 1,000 (actual) hours as Captain on type (of which 50 hours have been flown in the last 6 months)
- You have a minimum total of 3,500 hours on multi-engine aircraft
- Valid EU passport
What do we offer?
Key Benefits:
- Competitive starting salary: €11,000 gross per month. The salary increases annually (on average €300 gross per month), excluding inflation adjustment
- A permanent contract – taxes paid in the Netherlands, social security paid in Belgium
- Additional pay per block hour (€39 gross)
- End-of-year bonus of 8% of gross base salary
- Holiday allowance
- Pension scheme – employer contribution 10%
- Loss of licence scheme
- Uniform, car parking and medical cover are paid by Transavia
- Roster pattern – average is 4 days on/3 days off (no planned layovers)
- You will receive your scheduled roster at least 4 weeks in advance
- 20 days’ annual leave + 10 public holidays off per year
- Excellent travel benefits including MyID/ID95 travel (after 12 months)
Please note: there is no commuting roster available and we recommend you live close to or are willing to relocate to BRU in order to consider this fantastic opportunity.
About the client
Transavia is a Dutch airline, founded in 1965 and part of the Air France-KLM Group. It primarily focuses on flights to popular holiday destinations within Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. They have been operating flights from their Schiphol hub and regional bases in Rotterdam and Eindhoven for many years.
With the new base in Brussels, they are strengthening their position in the European market even further.
Got excited?
Step 1: You apply
You respond to a vacancy that suits you. As soon as we receive your application, one of our recruiters will review your details. We look at your experience, wishes and motivation and make an initial assessment: is this job a good fit for you?
Step 2: We get to know you better
Step 3: We introduce you to the company
Are we both enthusiastic? Then we share your profile or CV with the company. They will check whether your experience and wishes match the position. If so, you will be invited for an interview with the company. Of course, we will help you prepare properly.
Step 4: A match? We arrange the rest!
Is there a good connection between you and the company? Great! Then we get everything started. Together, we arrange the administration, agree on the start date and make sure you can start well prepared. We do this in consultation with you, the company and Euro Planit.