Recruitment for Platoon Leadership at Hkpflj

Hkpskv is based in Luleå and has the main task of conducting ground operational activities with helicopters. Currently, about 120 employees work in the squadron, which operates with Helicopter 14. The squadron is in growth, and this recruitment is aimed at building the squadron's own base capability, where we are now looking for someone interested in working in platoon leadership.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with good social skills and flexibility; you are careful and responsible as the position often involves working independently and in smaller units. You want to develop as a leader in peace, crisis, and war, and have a desire to develop your personnel and platoon together. Regardless of background, it is important that you are meticulous and unpretentious, which also means you are a good team player. You are flexible and can handle temporary peaks in workload and possess a good ability to make decisions. Being action-oriented and innovative are important qualities as the base capability is under construction.

As part of the platoon leadership, you stand up for your employees but are also not afraid to set demands. You are careful and follow up on your assigned activities in a way that elevates your subordinates to greater heights. You address problems directly when they arise and have a good ability to read situations and people.

Main Responsibilities

The helicopter squadron is looking for someone who wants to join the Platoon Leadership as the squadron starts to develop its own base capability (1. Base Company). The Base Company is responsible for coordinating and driving the training of the squadron's conscripts and building the capability to base the helicopter squadron in the field.

• Personnel issues such as work schedule planning, development, and training plans
• Development of routines and development plans for building base capability
• Coordinate conscript training with F 21
• Coordinate the continued soldier training for all conscripts in the squadron
• Participate in systematic work environment efforts
• Responsible for necessary competence development
• Plan and conduct exercise activities

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

OF 1-2 / SO 6-7

Personal Characteristics

Your personal characteristics are marked by great attention to detail, collaboration skills, responsibility, and the ability to work independently. You are stimulated by new challenges and have a good ability to work independently and in a group. We value an unpretentious approach and the ability to quickly adapt to new conditions and tasks. We also see that you have a high learning ability due to the variety of tasks, skills, and focuses planned for the base capability.

Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Experience with the PRIO system
• Experience with administrative tasks
• Experience with troop training
• Experience in a supervisory position
• Instructor training
• Driving license category C, CE or military driver's license

Other

The employment is a permanent position that may start with a six-month probationary period.

Work location: Luleå

Salary: Individual salary setting according to the Armed Forces' agreement

Start date: As soon as possible by agreement.

For inquiries about the position, please contact Kn Johan Bohman at 0505-45 10 00 (via switchboard).

Union representatives:
OFR/O Hkpflj, Mats Häggström,
OFR/S Hkpflj, Christoffer Willers,
SACO-S Hkpflj, Annelie Helmersson
SECO Hkpflj Urban Hellqvist
All can be reached via the switchboard at 0505-45 10 00.

Applications should be submitted with a CV and cover letter.

Welcome with your application by 2025-05-19.

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 ground 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 transports, 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.

Operating throughout Sweden, the variety 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 Armed Forces (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj)

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

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 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 check with a background check will be conducted before 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 the application for employment, a CV and cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, always certified copies of grades and certificates must be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.