Norra ATR 42/72 Direct Entry Captain Job – Helsinki

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Job Overview

Airline Airline

Norra

Position Position

Captain

Base Base

Helsinki

Aircraft Aircraft

ATR 42/72

Rating Type Rating

Preferred

Contract Contract

Other

Role overview

Nordic Regional Airlines (Norra) is recruiting experienced pilots for Direct Entry Captain and Fast Track Captain positions on its ATR fleet, based at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The role involves regional passenger operations on behalf of Finnair, including domestic and European services with early departures, late arrivals and occasional overnight duties. Previous command experience is advantageous but not mandatory, allowing experienced First Officers to progress into command through the Fast Track pathway.

Airline Facts

About Norra

Founded

2015

Headquarters

Vantaa, Finland

Airline overview

Nordic Regional Airlines (Norra) is a Finnish regional airline headquartered at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, owned by Danish Air Transport (60%) and Finnair (40%). The airline operates domestic and European passenger services on behalf of Finnair, using a fleet of ATR turboprops and Embraer E190 regional jets. Its operation focuses on regional connectivity and feeder services supporting Finnair’s wider route network.

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Requirements

Rating Type Rating

Preferred

License

EASA - ATPL(A)

Medical

EASA - Class 1

Language

ICAO Level 4+

Minimum Total Flight Time

3,000 hours

Other Minimum Flight Time

Minimum 3,000 flight hours on CS-25 aircraft.
Direct Entry Captain applicants require at least 500 PIC hours.
Previous command experience is not mandatory for Fast Track Captain applicants.

Other License Requirements

Valid EASA CPL(A) or ATPL(A) required.
Valid or expired multi-engine or single-engine instrument rating accepted.
ATR 72-500 or ATR 72-600 type rating advantageous but not mandatory.

Other Language Requirements

Finnish language proficiency at Finnish Level 5 or higher required.

Additional Requirements

Minimum age 18.
Ability to pass a basic Finnish security background investigation required.
Compliance with the airline’s drug and alcohol policies required.
Ability to work irregular shifts, including early mornings, late evenings and overnight duties.
Valid vaccinations against hepatitis A, hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and tetanus required before employment.
Copies of pilot licence, medical certificate and flight training certificates required for application.
Successful candidates enter a recruitment pool for future company courses.
Three-year training agreement required after completing the type rating course.
Company and type rating training are unpaid, with employment commencing after successful completion of the type rating skill test.

Benefits

Company-funded ATR type rating and operator training, subject to a three-year training agreement.
Competitive salary and employment conditions under the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Shift-swapping opportunities.
Discounted staff travel on partner airlines.
Comprehensive occupational healthcare.
Epassi employee wellbeing allowance.
Tax-free HSL public transport commuter ticket option.
Free parking near the airport terminal during duty periods.

Application

How to apply

Applications are handled on the employer's external application page.

Posted by Skyreer.aero Posted 27 Oct 2026

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