How to become a First Officer for Widerøe

OSM Aviation Academy is proud to be partnering with Widerøe

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Graduates 2015 - 2025

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Employed First Year After Graduation

01. Become an Airline-Ready® Student

Earn a dual license (EASA & FAA Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL ME/IR) with Frozen ATPL), providing all required qualifications to begin a professional pilot career. At OSM, quality and professionalism are central to our training philosophy, ensuring graduates develop the technical competence, discipline, and operational mindset sought by airlines worldwide. The program is delivered across two continents, with one year of training in the USA and one year in Norway, offering extensive experience in varied climates, complex airspace environments, and real-world airline-style operations.

02. Direct Pathway to the Airline Assessment

As an OSM alumnus, you gain access to an exclusive Widerøe recruitment link when the airline is hiring pilots. This provides a unique opportunity to apply to Widerøe using your OSM flight hours alone, with no additional flight experience required. Widerøe independently selects candidates to invite for assessment, and OSM alumni are eligible for interview consideration through this process.

One of the final courses in the OSM program is the APS/MCC, which emphasizes on Multi Crew Cooperation, and airline-style operations—core competencies assessed during the Widerøe selection process. Following interviews and assessments, successful candidates may be offered positions as First Officers on the Dash 8.

03. Become a First Officer on the Dash-8

Once accepted by Widerøe, candidates complete a Dash 8 Type Rating, a specialized training program focused on operating this aircraft. The training is conducted according to Widerøe’s operational standards, with the full cost covered by the airline. Upon successful completion of the Type Rating, candidates are appointed as First Officers on the Dash 8, flying passengers to regional destinations and officially beginning their professional airline careers.

WIDERØE + OSM AVIATION ACADEMY

Widerøe operates 49 destinations across Norway and Europe, with a fleet of 48 aircraft, including De Havilland Dash 8 turboprops and Embraer E2 jets. The airline is known for its ability to navigate difficult flying conditions, including short runways and challenging weather. Widerøe will have the opportunity to select Airline Ready® pilots from OSM Aviation Academy throughout their education for potential career opportunities with one of Norway’s most respected airlines upon graduation.

Widerøe has been providing public transport across Norway for over 90 years, supporting businesses, healthcare, education, and tourism. With this partnership, our students will have a unique opportunity to reach their dream and shape the future of aviation.

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How to Apply

In order to be eligible to start at OSM Aviation Academy, you’ll be required to pass our online based admission test. The admission test will check your abilities to become a pilot, by testing, amongst other things, where your strengths and weaknesses lie. Passing our admission test will show you have good prerequisites to become a solid pilot.

A passed admission test is valid for one year.

When the application is received by us we will issue you a contract which has to be signed within 14 days. After the contract is signed and the registration fee of 25,000 NOK/SEK has been paid, your seat at the school will be secured. Continuing from there, you will be contacted by our student coordinator with practical information regarding the course start.

You will need to acquire an EASA Class 1 Medical Examination as soon as possible. The Certficate MUST be Swedish (the medical procedure can still be done in Norway, Sweden or The Nederlands)

Airline Ready® Program

OSM Aviation Academy is a school for those who dream of becoming pilots and pursuing a career in aviation. Together, we will guide you through 20–24 intensive months of theoretical and flight training, preparing you for a successful future career in aviation.

What Widerøe stand for

Down to earth:

Widerøe dares to be itself. It meets people in an honest, informal way without hiding behind facades or polished words. The tone is casual with a twinkle in the eye, never at the expense of professionalism. Widerøe is welcoming, never top-down, and believes in openness, inclusion, and meeting the world without prejudice, so everyone can feel at home.

Reliable:

Widerøe can be trusted. People should feel confident that Widerøe keeps its promises and takes responsibility for what they says. When entering into agreements, Widerøe does everything in its power to fulfill them. Widerøe never does the job halfway and takes pride in delivering quality work. Credibility is built through punctuality and correct information, and by stretching as far as possible to ensure flights depart and arrive on time. Widerøe knows that trust is not given, it must be earned.

Caring:

Widerøe is a company that cares. They takes care of their people and shows consideration for the environment around them. Widerøe meets others with a genuine desire to create positivity and good experiences. As an important part of everyday life for both customers and employees, Widerøe sees the people around them and does what they can to meet their needs and wishes. Widerøe listens, asks questions, and steps forward to help those who need it.

Engaged

Widerøe is driven by commitment. They carries great responsibility and is not afraid to take on big tasks. Widerøe is never indifferent, they care and believes its contribution makes a difference. Widerøe is constantly looking for new opportunities, motivated by creating excitement among the people they work with and in the places they serve. Widerøe meets opposition with force, will and enthusiasm. Widerøe stands up for what they believes in and never gives up.

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Please contact us if you have any questions regarding our course. We are happy to assist you!