Combat Control Assistant to the Combat Control Center at A3

About the Position

The Helicopter Wing is seeking a Combat Control Assistant for our control center and execution section.

Your main tasks consist of overall documentation and administration in the combat control center, focusing on the daily operations of the Helicopter Wing in the short term, from a “Here and Now” perspective.

You have good opportunities to influence the directions of the work as well as great opportunities to develop in the position. You are a person who enjoys being at the center of events by supporting the staff in the command in the combat leadership of the unit, as well as assisting the civilian society and total defense.

The position of Combat Control Assistant is located within the Execution Department (A3) of the Helicopter Wing Staff in Linköping. The department is responsible for managing the unit's production within the Helicopter Wing, leading the wing's missions and readiness tasks. The Execution Department consists of about 40 people divided into four sections where you will be part of the execution section.

Main Responsibilities

Tasks:

• Participate in mission planning
• Documentation of incoming and outgoing matters
• Maintaining the situational picture and schedules
• Preparation of materials for orders/staff briefings
• Maintaining the war diary/meeting minutes
• Participate in the staff's work as directed by the commander

Several other tasks will be added, and the work requires independent problem-solving skills and a service-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Completed GU/GMU with passing grades
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English
• Class B driver's license

Meritorious

• Training as a staff assistant/deputy assistant.
• Training in the Armed Forces' mapping program (GEO).
• Completed basic course in staff service
• Experience with the Armed Forces' intranet (EMILIA, PRIO, VIDAR)

Applicants from all branches of the military are welcome

Personal Qualities

As an individual, you have a knack for structuring tasks, even when the conditions are inadequate or change. You solve your tasks carefully and responsibly with a strong focus on results. As a person, you are social, unpretentious, and easy to collaborate with.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees 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 type: GSS/K. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the authority.

Employment rate: Full-time.

Work location: Linköping

For inquiries about the position, contact

Sören Sandelin-Nordeman can be reached via the switchboard at 013-28 30 00

Information about the recruitment process

Before any employment, you will be called to the unit for an interview, physical tests, and security clearance. The start of the position is determined after dialogue and agreement with the current employer.

Union Representatives

OFR/O, Mats Häggström

Defense Union, Christoffer Willers

SACO-S, Anneli Helmersson

SEKO, Urban Hellqvist

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

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application by 2025-04-30. Your application should include a CV, relevant military certificates, 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:

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

Helicopter support is requested by many. For example, for personnel, material, or medical transport, command, reconnaissance, or surveillance missions. The Helicopter Wing often participates in missions and exercises with other units but also supports 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 variety in the 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).

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

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

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 conditions 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 clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

With the application for employment, a CV and personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.