Jump Master Wanted at the Swedish Armed Forces Parachute School FMFS

About the Unit

The Swedish Armed Forces Parachute School FMFS, also known as the Special Forces Parachute School SFS, is a unit within the Armed Forces' special forces system (FMSF) located in Karlsborg. The main task of the parachute school is parachute operations and is responsible for all parachute services within the Armed Forces. FMFS is a relatively small unit filled with specialist competence in all areas of parachute operations. FMFS trains, develops, and maintains the parachute capability of all airborne units and the ability for air supply, both nationally and internationally.

Like other units within FMSF, FMFS has high demands for availability, readiness, and operational safety. This places specific requirements on equipment, training, and competence and requires high availability and a specific personal profile of the staff at the unit.

Main Responsibilities

The position of Jump Master can be divided into two roles, jump master and parachute instructor. As a Jump Master, you will be involved in planning and executing operational activities, both nationally and internationally, by preparing the equipment and/or personnel to be dropped and participating in flights and drops. As a parachute instructor, you will be involved in the training of airborne units and schools. You will work closely with units within the Armed Forces' special forces system (FMSF), the Army, and the Air Force, as well as with international counterparts.

You may be on high alert and travel both domestically and internationally is extensive. Working hours outside of office hours may occur.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Completed military service/basic military training with approved results
• Driver's license B (manual transmission)
• Good knowledge of expressing oneself in speech and writing in Swedish and English
• High school diploma

Personal Attributes

To thrive in the role of Jump Master at FMFS, it is important that you can work independently towards set goals, while we value that you are a good team player. You have the ability to organize and structure your work while being flexible when needs arise. Attention to detail should also be a key word for you, as safety is a central point for our operations.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

PREFERABLE

• Instructor

For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act according to the values that exist. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other

Employment form: Permanent employment that may begin with a 6-month probationary period, military position. Alternatively, a fixed-term employment supported by the “Agreement on fixed-term employment with continuous service for group leaders, soldiers, and sailors within the Armed Forces”.
Employment rate: Full-time
Work location: Karlsborg
Start date: January 2026 or by agreement.

For inquiries about the position, contact:
Martin Martinsson, Local Chief Parachute, Swedish Armed Forces Parachute School
0505 45 10 00 (switchboard), martin.martinsson@mil.se

For information about the recruitment process, contact:
Malin Vukota Carlsson, HR-Generalist K 3
0505 45 10 00 (switchboard), k3-g1@mil.se

Union Representatives:

OFR/O, k3-wanasofficersforening@mil.se

OFR/S, Mikael Ekelund
0505 45 10 00 (switchboard)

SEKO, Jon Sjöberg
0505 45 10 00 (switchboard)

SACO, Annelee Karlström
0505 45 10 00 (switchboard)

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application no later than 2025-04-30. Your application should include certificates/evidence supporting your experiences/competences, CV, and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position. The recruitment process includes tests, which will primarily be conducted during weeks 32-34.

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