Second Helicopter Squadron

The unit is one of the four helicopter squadrons of the Swedish Armed Forces Helicopter Wing. The squadron has a ground operational focus, which means that our task is to primarily support the army with air transport of personnel and equipment to increase the mobility of ground units. The squadron is also tasked with supporting police intervention units with air transport. Additionally, we support civilian authorities with, among other things, firefighting and medical transport. The squadron is on standby 24/7, all year round.

Main Responsibilities

The maintenance section is being established and will, when fully built up, consist of 35 civilian employees divided into 3 service teams and a staff/management. The section's task is to carry out Base maintenance, repairs, and modifications on HKP16 (UH-60M Blackhawk) / HKP15 (Agusta 109) and, if necessary, provide support for Line maintenance. As a manager with personnel responsibility, you will lead the aviation maintenance service in the maintenance section. This means you are responsible for personnel planning, recruitment, budget, performance monitoring, skills development, salary setting, and operational planning. You will work largely independently and be part of a management team under the company commander. You will be placed in a war position. The work will involve some travel within Sweden and may also include work abroad.

Qualifications:

• Aviation technician education (B1/B2) or other relevant aviation technical education assessed by the employer, such as functional training for aviation maintenance officers.
• Appropriate management training and experience in personnel management.
• Good experience and knowledge of managing aviation maintenance services (SE EMAR 145 or EASA 145).
• Good knowledge of maintenance planning for helicopter systems and their equipment.
• Good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in both English and Swedish.
• Driving license B.

Desirable:

• Experience working in military aviation (RML)
• Experience working as an aviation technician/mechanic.
• EMAR 66 certificate Cat. B1/B2/C
• Knowledge of budget and finance from revenue-funded operations.
• Basic training in HUMAN FACTORS and the organization's procedures. Training can be provided after employment but before taking full responsibility as a manager.
• Completed training package for basic military aviation training according to LML (Management Military Aviation) or equivalent competence.
• Very good knowledge as a MANAGER during the competence assessment. Competence assessment will be conducted before employment.
• Experience in the Armed Forces' IT environment, FENIX, PRIO, VIDAR, etc.

Personal Qualities:

We see that you who are applying have good social skills and are inspired to move the business forward together with others. You are meticulous, driven, and engaged, and have a high safety awareness. You work independently under your own responsibility and your ability to collaborate is good. You are flexible and open to tasks in other areas than where you have your professional expertise. Good physical ability is required, as the position involves war placement. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Competence assessment will be conducted in connection with the interview and used as a selection factor for employment where requirements are set for results of “Very good knowledge as a MANAGER”.

Inquiries about the position can be made by:

Mats Beijer 073-247 34 48

Union Representatives:

Defense Union, Christoffer Willers
OFR/O, Mats Häggström
SACO, Anneli Hermansson
SECO, Urban Hellqvist

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

Other:

• Employment form: Permanent employment with a six-month probationary period
• Work location: Linköping
• Salary: Individual salary setting applies. Please state your salary expectations in your application.
• Estimated start date: By agreement

CV with references must be attached to the application, and two references should be provided. Certificates from completed training and proof of qualifications/certificates.

Application Deadline:

Welcome with your application no later than 2025-03-28

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

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces Helicopter Wing is a unit with both ground and maritime operational focus that can operate in missions in Sweden and internationally.

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

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

Please read more at https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj)

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

The Swedish Armed Forces has 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. Security screening with background checks will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in a war position. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

Applications for employment must include a CV and a cover letter. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.