Job Advertisement: Communication Technician at F 21

Are you interested in a position in the Swedish Armed Forces and want to contribute to making Sweden and the world safer? A position aimed at ensuring that our air bases are ready to serve air units around the clock, and that our units' communication platforms are maintained and operational?

Do you want a varied job, where the tasks are both theoretical and practical, giving you the opportunity to deepen your own knowledge in technology? Then this is the right position for you!

Main Responsibilities

As a communication technician at F 21, you will work together with other technicians to operate and maintain the airport's air traffic control systems, meteorological systems, radar systems, power supply systems, etc. We are responsible for the unit's communication platforms to ensure that command and communication within and between units can take place. These include both permanently installed systems at the air bases and in vehicles and containers for surface distribution.

This means you will receive broad technical training in areas such as data, telecommunication, and radar/radio systems. You will also receive training in flight safety to perform your work safely. Training is conducted both locally and at other locations through central schools or in collaboration with the industry.

In addition, we also participate in material and system development, as well as follow-up of technical documentation together with the defense industry.

The position may also involve participation in exercises and other activities, both locally and in field environments at other locations, throughout the year.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Swedish citizen
• Approved high school education
• Good computer skills
• Driving license B (manual transmission)

Personal Attributes:

We are looking for someone who is technically interested and has the ability to absorb new knowledge, both theoretically and practically, is service-oriented and proactive. You should have good computer skills, be able to work flexibly and at different paces to manage varying tasks and workloads. You have the ability to work both independently, where you are responsible for solving your own tasks, as well as in a team. Since the position may involve tasks as an instructor and collaboration with various contacts within the Armed Forces, we also see that you have good communication skills.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious:

• BE, CE driving license
• High school education in a technical program or equivalent.
• Completed military basic training.
• Post-secondary education in Electrical/Telecommunication/IT

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is required 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: Permanent. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the authority.
Employment rate: Full-time
Work location: Luleå
Civilian position
Travel within the job may occur.
Start date: by agreement.

Information about the Position

Further information about the position can be obtained from Gunnar Palm.

Information about the Recruitment Process

If you have questions regarding the recruitment process, you are welcome to call Anton Eliasson.

Union Representatives:

OFR-S, OFR-O, SACO, SEKO.
All can be reached via F 21 switchboard, phone number 0920-23 40 00.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-01-16. In your application letter, describe why you are applying for this position. Your CV should include a summary of your education and other merits, all certificates should be attached at the end of the application.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the Recruiting Unit:

Norrbotten Air Force Wing, F 21, is Sweden's northernmost air force wing. The main base is in Luleå, with side bases in Jokkmokk and Vidsel.
F 21 continuously trains to deliver the following air operational capabilities in peace, crisis, and war:

• Control of airspace.
• Land and sea target combat.
• Intelligence gathering.
• Aerial transport.
• Support to other combat forces, total defense, and society at large.

F 21 defends - together with other units in the Armed Forces - Sweden, the country's interests, our freedom, and our right to live as we choose.

Together with the rest of the Air Force, we monitor and protect Sweden's airspace around the clock, all year round.

The Armed Forces has a strong value foundation based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required.
Security screening with background checks 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, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.