Special Helicopter Group (SHG) - PLANNING OFFICER

The Special Helicopter Group (SHG) is a special operations unit within the Swedish Armed Forces' special operations system (FMSF) located at the Helicopter Wing in Linköping. SHG's primary tasks are tactical transport, intelligence gathering, and air support. Like other units within the FMSF, SHG has high demands for availability from specially selected personnel, with extensive operational experience and a high level of education and competence.

About the position

As a PLANNING OFFICER at SHG, you will be part of the unit's staff, placed in the planning section. The section's main tasks are to plan and coordinate the unit's activities in the medium term (1-5 years) in close cooperation with other units within the FMSF. In addition, the section also supports the unit with planning of regular training activities in shorter time perspectives.

Main responsibilities

• Plan the unit's activities, in the form of training, exercises, and operations, according to the direction and decisions of C SHG.
• Service in squadron staff, alternatively combined staff with other parts of the FMSF.
• Collaboration with a wide range of contact points – within your own organization, FMSF, other parts of the Armed Forces, and external parties.

We offer a stimulating work environment that places very high demands on creativity, initiative, and problem-solving skills across a broad range of tasks, both within and outside your own function. The composition of the section and its extensive activities lead to great variation in daily service, where the individual's ability to adapt and openness to new tasks is crucial. The position involves maintaining readiness for national and international operations, in some cases with short notice.

Qualifications

• OF 1-2 or SO 6-7.
• Approved according to FM FysS.
• Driving license class B.
• Good ability to express oneself in speech and writing in Swedish and English.
• Swedish citizenship.

Meritorious

• Other language skills.
• Previous staff experience at tactical or operational level.
• Experience regarding military aviation.
• Previous international service.

Applicants from all branches of the armed forces are welcome to create increased competence breadth.

Personal qualities

You have a natural talent for organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating complex operations, even under time pressure and when conditions are inadequate or rapidly changing.

As a person, you are social and unpretentious with a positive attitude towards new challenges. You have the ability to achieve a good overall understanding and adapt to the context in which you are currently operating. In the selection process, great importance will be placed on personal qualities and suitability.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the value base that exists. The 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 rate: Full-time, scheduled working hours
Work location: Linköping
Start date: By agreement

Information about the recruitment process

Applicants for the position at SHG, who after selection are deemed suitable, will undergo a selection process including additional tests, interviews, and medical examinations. In connection with any call to selection, details regarding working hours, travel, equipment, and preparations will be provided. Calls for selection will be sent provisionally during week 525 for the selection process in the autumn of 2025.

For inquiries about the position, contact: Hkpflj-rekrytering-SHG@mil.se

Union representatives

OFR/O, Mats Häggström
Defense Union, Christoffer Willers
SACO-S, Anneli Helmersson
SEKO, Urban Hellqvist
All can be reached via switchboard 013-28 30 00

Application deadline

Welcome with your application no later than 2025-05-18. Your application should be sent via email and must include a CV and a completed application form (available at https://jobb.forsvarsmakten.se).

Save the application form as “FirstName_LastName_PlanningOfficer”, fill it out and email it along with your CV to Hkpflj-rekrytering-SHG@mil.se. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Please note that this position cannot be applied for in ReachMee, only via email.

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The Armed Forces' special operations units are a military strategic resource that increases the number of possible courses of action. An operation with special forces is characterized by a high effect at the security policy level. This may involve, for example, rescuing or freeing Swedish citizens in international service or gathering intelligence. Within the special forces, we strive for simplicity in both planning and execution, unpredictability through unconventional methods, as well as determination, precision, and decisiveness. Readiness is high, and personnel are specially selected, trained, and equipped to perform their tasks.

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

The Armed Forces offer you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other.

In the Armed Forces, there is 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.

The Armed Forces harness the qualities that diversity and equal gender distribution bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments.

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

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.