Sweden's Control of Airspace

Sweden's control of airspace relies on sensors, communications, and personnel who are active 24/7, all year round, across the country. When technical systems fail, it is your task as part of the company to ensure that these are repaired or replaced to enable the Air Force's combat in the air.

As a Specialist Officer in the Mobile Company

As a specialist officer in the Mobile Company, you will be part of a group of soldiers, specialist officers, and officers. Your colleagues in the group consist of technicians, combat medics, vehicle drivers, support gunners, and high-altitude workers. The specialist officer serves as the group's leaders and technical commanders. The technical commander is a specialist in radar or communication technology and the handling of the platoon's sensors or radio systems. The group leaders manage the operations with the support of the technical commander to solve the platoon's tasks.

The Mobile Company's groups solve tasks with technically advanced systems while maintaining a high level of combat readiness, medical care, and tactical behavior, which are prerequisites for accomplishing the task in crisis and war. The company's operational groups need both technical understanding to achieve effectiveness with assigned systems and combat technical knowledge to ensure the group's survival.

Regardless of whether you wish to be a technical commander or group leader, there will be opportunities to deepen your knowledge of the technical systems, which is necessary for the group to effectively accomplish its tasks. For the technical commander, this is a requirement; for the group leader, it is desirable.

Radar Platoon

Main Responsibilities

To fulfill your role, you will be trained in climbing for high-altitude work and vehicle authorization for trucks and heavy trailers. Other competencies such as instructor qualifications in weapons, medical care, SERE, vehicles, winter service, electrical installations, and climbing can be added as opportunities arise. For the technical commander, radar or radio training on specific systems will be conducted.

The daily operations are primarily conducted in Uppsala, F 16. However, the company's tasks may require the group to work anywhere across Sweden. During these assignments, you often work far from other parts of the company. As a specialist, you may lead regrouping, establishment, and troubleshooting of systems, and other general field or soldier duties. During working hours, you will engage in physical training both individually and collectively. You will have the opportunity to put your stamp on the training and lead training sessions for the company.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Approved specialist officer examination
• Completed military basic training with passing results
• Good physical condition. Requirement: field test 13:30, Multi-test 175 points.
• Category B driver's license

Personal Attributes

• Good collaboration skills
• Responsible
• Humble

We are looking for someone who has completed military basic training and specialist officer training and is committed to working long-term for the Armed Forces. You do not need a background in radar or communications; once employed in the company, you will be sent for training to acquire the knowledge required for the position.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

DESIRABLE

• Category C & CE driver's license
• Previous experience working with technical systems
• Vehicle mechanic
• Focus on ground telecommunications technician or communication/leadership during SOU
• Instructor qualifications such as CLS, support weapons, or vehicle instructor
• Technical interest

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent employment, the Armed Forces may apply a six-month probationary period.
Employment rate: Full-time
Work location: Uppsala
Military position: SO 6-7
Start date: By agreement

Inquiries about the position

Email: strilbat.rorligtkomp@mil.se

Information about the recruitment process

HR Generalist, Amanda Rahlén
Email: F16-A1-adm@mil.se

Union Representatives

OFR/O Ärna, Peter Oscarson, phone 018-19 63 68.
OFR/S, Daniel Modin, phone 0706-38 68 33.
SACO, Mikko Aarnio, phone 070-849 55 06.
SEKO, Åsa Karlsson, phone 076-649 23 95.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-06-05. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining 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:

Uppland Air Wing, F 16, is headquartered at Uppsala Garrison. The unit is part of the Swedish Air Force and is responsible for the operation and surveillance of Uppsala Airport as well as training conscripts in various positions within the Air Force. The unit also leads the 161st Combat Control and Air Surveillance Battalion, which directs combat aircraft in the air and manages the continuous surveillance of Swedish airspace. The unit operates from several locations across the country and is an important part of the growth period that the Air Force is facing.

The 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. A security check with a background check will be conducted prior to 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 salespeople are not welcome.