Vacant job

We defend Sweden, the country's interests, our freedom, and our right to live as we choose. The Armed Forces exist to protect Sweden in times of crisis and war, and the 3rd Helicopter Squadron in Ronneby is an important part of Sweden's helicopter capability. Our mission towards the Navy is unique, and we are in an exciting growth phase.

The 3rd Helicopter Squadron operates at Blekinge Air Force Wing in Ronneby. We are one of four squadrons and belong to the Helicopter Wing in Linköping. At the squadron in Ronneby, we have about 185 employees.

The staff at the 3rd Helicopter Squadron in Ronneby is now recruiting a logistics officer.

About the position

As a logistics officer, you will belong to the staff and be its primary representative within the function. Your main tasks are to lead the work within the function and its various parts such as supply management, technical service, transport service, and other logistics. Your position includes both administrative and practical work where you will be part of the unit's planning, execution, and follow-up both in daily work and during exercises, missions, and operations. You should be able to independently plan activities to support the unit during exercises, missions, and operations as a quartermaster and potential transport management. Other activities that may occur include maintaining basic soldier skills for the unit's soldiers.

The work also involves conducting internal training within the Armed Forces, participating in exercises, and, if necessary, being expected to serve in international missions.

Great importance will be placed on personal qualities. To strive for a balanced gender distribution, we welcome female applicants.

General requirements

• Approved military service or basic military training (GMU)
• Approved specialist officer training or officer exam
• Good physical ability (tested during the interview)
• Documented education equivalent to at least high school education.
• Proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Driving license B

Desirable qualifications:

• Military driver's license for heavy truck or Pb and minibus
• C and/or CE driving license
• Position training in Logistics Ground or Supply Sea
• Documented education and experience working in the Armed Forces' support systems LIFT and PRIO
• Training in NATO Logistics
• Training in PRIO technical service/MOF
• Experience with the Armed Forces' inventory process
• Experience in transport management

Inquiries about the position can be made to

Inez Eklund, 0457-472230

Union representatives

Switchboard number for union representatives: 010-820 00 99

• SACO: Annelie Helmersson
• OFR/O: Hans Lundgren

Other

Employment type: Permanent employment with a 6-month probationary period

Working hours: Full-time

Work location: Ronneby

Estimated start date: By agreement

Position level: OF 1/SO 6-7

Salary: According to agreement

Welcome with your application by March 31, 2025. Your application should include a CV (with references), proof of grades, educational certificates, and a cover letter. In the cover letter, we would like you to explain why you are suitable for this position.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Armed Forces' Helicopter Wing is a unit with both land and sea operational focus that can operate in missions in Sweden and internationally.

Helicopter support is requested by many. For example, for personnel, material, or medical transport, command, reconnaissance, or surveillance assignments. The Helicopter Wing often participates in missions and exercises with other units but also supports society in various crisis situations.

Our operations span across Sweden, and the breadth of tasks and the size of the wing with over 950 employees provide a variety of work and opportunities for personal development. The majority of the Helicopter Wing is located in Linköping (Malmen), where we also manage Malmen Airfield and Linköping Garrison, with two large units in Luleå (Kallax) and Ronneby (Kallinge).

Read more at Armed Forces (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj)

Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect the lives of others, both in large and small ways, both at home and around the world.

The Armed Forces have a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security check with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To apply for employment, a CV and personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.