Material Mechanic/Group Leader for 3rd Helicopter Squadron

The Swedish 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 requires broad knowledge, and as an employee with us, you will become an important part of Sweden's defense.

About the Unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces Helicopter Wing is a unit with both land and maritime operational focus, participating in exercises and missions nationally and internationally. The 3rd Helicopter Squadron operates at Blekinge Air Force Wing in Ronneby. We are one of four squadrons belonging to the Swedish Armed Forces Helicopter Wing. At the squadron, we have about 175 employees, both military and civilian.

About the Position:

As a material mechanic, your task is to support aviation material technicians with the handling of spare parts for helicopters, conduct inspections and maintenance on tools, units, storage materials, and other airworthiness-affecting base materials.

The position includes:

• Work with wheel loaders, heavy trucks, load carriers, and forklifts
• Training and operational activities.
• Readiness tasks
• Maintaining soldier skills and competencies
• Regular physical training

As an aviation material mechanic, you play an important role far up in the supply chain, close to the squadron's operational components, i.e., the helicopters. Tasks will be solved both at the main base and in field environments, in peace, crisis, and war, within or outside Sweden. The Swedish Armed Forces and the 3rd Helicopter Squadron are experiencing strong growth, and the tasks may evolve over time.

Qualifications:

• Completed approved military basic training (conscription/GMU/GU)
• Swedish citizenship
• Swedish driver's license minimum category B
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written
• Meet the physical requirements of the position

Desirable Experiences:

• Ground mechanic
• Material service
• Logistics service
• Group leader qualification
• ADR certification class 1, 3, and tank
• Forklift license category A and B.
• Military driver's license PB manual transmission, Tlb, Tslp, Minibus, Tptgb, Wheel loader, FMFG1000
• Wheel loader and telescopic loader
• Experience of similar tasks and/or relevant education for the applied position

Personal Qualities:

You are a person who, when necessary, takes the initiative for new ideas and solutions and challenges traditional approaches. You are responsible, demonstrate professional subject knowledge and decisiveness where quality comes before quantity, and you strive to continuously develop in your professional role. You aim to solve problems innovatively and efficiently, always with a high safety awareness. You are flexible, tolerate varying workloads, and can handle rapid changes. We place great emphasis on personal suitability and value qualities such as a strong service mindset, good collaboration skills, organization, and flexibility.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing value base. The Swedish Armed Forces' value base safeguards the equal value of all people, justice, and equality and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other:

Employment form: Fixed-term 6 years for first-time contract as GSS/K (Employment begins with a 6-month probationary period).

Employment degree: Full-time

Position level: OR1-5

Work location: Kallinge/Ronneby

You will be assigned to the unit in case of war.

Inquiries about the position:

Company Commander Urban Thorsell, 070-841 97 24

Platoon Leader Henrik Persson, 0733 - 20 61 92

Information about the recruitment process:

HR Officer Malin Jarleberg

Union Representatives:

OFRO/O: Hans Lundgren
OFR/S: Caroline Nilsson
SACO-S: Annelie Helmersson
Seko: Urban Hellqvist

All can be reached via the switchboard at 013-28 30 00

Welcome with your application by 2025-03-24

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