Take part in the launch of Transavia Brussels!
Transavia is entering an exciting new phase! In summer 2026, Transavia will open a brand-new base at Brussels Airport, operating four Boeing 737 aircraft. To build this operation from the ground up, they are recruiting 60 experienced pilots who want to be part of something new: from day one. This is more than just a new base: it’s a stable, forward-looking operation designed around quality of life and career continuity.
Together with recruitment partner Euro Planit, we offer a unique opportunity to help shape the culture, operation and future of Transavia Brussels, while enjoying strong employment conditions, predictable rosters and a long-term career perspective.
Our first OCC started on 3 February 2026, with additional courses running continuously until July 2026
Wat ga je doen?
As an Instructor/Captain at Transavia, you'll work on a range of exciting and dynamic routes across Europe, with destinations including Greek Islands, city breaks, and snowy airports in the far north. You'll be part of a highly professional team of over 700 pilots, where your primary responsibilities will include ensuring the safety and efficiency of flight operations, delivering exceptional passenger service, and cooperating closely with the entire crew along with your TRI/TRE duties, depending on your experience.
Wie ben je?
You are an experienced pilot who values professionalism, predictability and a long-term future within a growing airline. These are our minimum requirements:
· Valid EASA ATPL
· Boeing 737 type rating
· Minimum 1,000 actual hours as Captain on B737
· At least 50 hours flown in the last 6 months
· Minimum 3,500 total hours on multi-engine aircraft
· Valid Class 1 Medical
· Valid EU passport
· ICAO English level 5 minimum (ELP 6 required before start of employment)
· MCC certificate
· Advanced UPRT (for modular ATPL/CPL routes)
· Willingness to relocate to Belgium
Wat bieden wij?
Key Benefits:
- Guaranteed starting salary of €11,000 gross per month, with annual increases (average €300 gross/month, excluding inflation correction)
- Fixed and variable additional pay for Instructor sessions.
- 2 sector days only, no layovers
- Attractive roster pattern: average 4 days on / 3 days off
- Permanent Belgian employment contract
- Taxes paid in the Netherlands
- Social security paid in Belgium
- €39 gross per block hour (additional pay)
- End-of-year allowance: 8% of base gross salary
- Holiday allowance
- Pension scheme with 10% employer contribution
- Loss of Licence insurance
- Uniform, parking, medicals fully covered
- Roster published at least 4 weeks in advance
- 20 days annual leave + 10 public holidays
- Excellent travel benefits, including MyID / ID95 (after 12 months)
- Future-proof fleet planning: conversion to A320neo by 2031
Over de opdrachtgever
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 flying from their Schiphol hub and the regional bases in Rotterdam and Eindhoven for years.
With the new base in Brussels, they are taking an even stronger position in the European market.