Staff Assistant at the Exercise Planning and Cooperation Department (A79)

The Swedish Armed Forces are in an expansion phase and on a significant growth journey. Here you will have the opportunity to work in a dedicated and close-knit team where you can develop while contributing to the organization’s development journey. Does this sound like something for you? Read on!

About the Unit

As a staff assistant at the Exercise Planning and Cooperation Department (A79), you will be part of a solution-oriented team supporting C F 16 in exercise planning and cooperation at local and regional levels to achieve tactically desirable effects. As part of the department, you will learn a lot about how an air wing operates and have the opportunity to build a large network both within and outside the unit. This can be an advantage for you if you are interested in furthering your education within the Swedish Armed Forces (FM) to become a specialist officer or officer. The wing staff is the unit that prepares and orders the commander’s tasks to directly subordinate units.

Main Tasks of the Exercise Planning and Cooperation Department (A79)

The main tasks of the Exercise Planning and Cooperation Department (A79) are to plan exercises at the unit level, coordinate and conduct parts of C F 16 cooperation at regional and local levels with actors within total defense. The department leads the unit's audits within military aviation and drives the quality work and communication of the operations. As a staff assistant, you will be part of a team that, together with other parts of the wing staff, supports C F 16.

Main Responsibilities

As a staff assistant, you will support planning and execution through administrative support such as orders, shopping carts, bookings, taking minutes, etc. You will work on preparing materials for C A79 but also support and cooperate with other departments within the wing staff. The position also means that you are part of the staff in the combat unit and should be able to operate in the role of staff assistant and report receiver.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Approved military service or basic military training
• Good experience with Microsoft Office
• Express yourself well in both spoken and written Swedish and English.

Personal Characteristics

You have a structured working method, are attentive and flexible. You enjoy having multiple tasks going on simultaneously and have the ability to adapt when conditions change. You take responsibility for your tasks, work independently when required, and find it easy to collaborate with others. With a professional and positive attitude, you build trusting relationships in your environment. Personal suitability will be given great importance.

MERITORIOUS

• Driving license B
• Relevant experience from the Swedish Armed Forces, preferably the Air Force
• Service within a staff or management group
• Knowledge of the SAP/PRIO system.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is required that all employees act according to the values that exist. The Swedish Armed Forces' values uphold the equal value of all people, justice, and equality and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

Employment form: Fixed-term employment according to GSS/K agreement (6 years with the possibility of extension up to 12 years). The Swedish Armed Forces may apply a six-month probationary period.

Employment rate: Full-time

Work location: Uppsala. F 16 also has operations in other locations, which may involve occasional business trips.

Working hours: Mainly daytime. Evening and weekend work may occur during exercise activities.

Start date: As soon as possible or as agreed.

Salary: We apply individual salary setting.

Position: Military

Inquiries about the position:

Mj Eleonor Erlandsson, C A79
Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Information about the recruitment process:

HR Generalist, Sara Blom
Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Union Representatives

OFR/O Ärna, Josefine Granberg phone 0505-45 10 00 (switchboard number)
OFR/S, Daniel Modin, phone 0706-38 68 33
SACO, Oscar Moberg, phone 072-984 84 53
SEKO, Åsa Karlsson, phone 076-649 23 95

Application

Welcome with your application no later than 2025-12-15. 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 Swedish Armed Forces website.

Information about the Swedish 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 in the Air Force. The unit also leads the 161st Combat Control and Air Surveillance Battalion, which directs combat aircraft in the air and maintains constant surveillance of Swedish airspace. The unit operates from several locations across the country and constitutes an important part of the growth period that the Air Force is undergoing.

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value base that is 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 includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and a 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 salespeople are not welcome.