Deputy Section Chief for the Flight Systems Section

Do you have leadership experience or want to gain it? Specialist officer with an aviation technical background? Then you could be part of leading FSS during the transition into a new organization.

About the Flight Systems Section

The Flight Systems Section is organizationally part of FTE (Aviation Technical Unit) but supports all helicopter squadrons at Malmen as well as the Flight School and is part of the technical organization of the flight operator. The technical organization is responsible for Continuing Airworthiness Management (CAM) which corresponds to civil Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO). We also work with system integrity of aviation safety materials and flight base materials. The section includes system engineers, planning engineers, material planners, and technical accountants. A cheerful group that collaborates daily across professional categories. We work with two helicopter systems, aviation safety materials, and flight base materials.

Main Responsibilities

24.FSS is now looking for a deputy section chief to assist in leading the section. You will support C FSS and are expected to be part of the personnel management but also handle many operational issues regarding regulations, priorities, common routines, etc. You will actively work with the systematic aviation safety work. Develop work methods and ensure that the section's employees have the right conditions to solve their tasks, all within the framework of applicable regulations.

We belong to the FTE organization but are functionally led by the flight staff.

Qualifications:

• Specialist officer
• Aviation technical experience
• Good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English

Personal Qualities

You should have a strong interest in leadership and management. We have many interfaces, so good communication and a flexible mindset are an advantage. You should be able to work in a structured manner. We live in a world where technology, regulations, people, and wills meet, so one should have an interest in those areas. In the selection process, great importance will be placed on personal qualities, personal maturity, suitability, and achieved results in previous activities.

Meritorious

• Specialist officer OR8
• Helicopter technical experience
• Experience in continuing airworthiness management or flight maintenance service
• Relevant leadership/management training or experience in personnel management
• Training in regulations for military aviation SE-EMAR 145/EASA 145, SE-EMAR 66, and SE-EMAR part M
• Driving license B

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: Linköping, Malmslätt. Business trips may occur, both nationally and internationally. Start date: 2026-02-31 or by agreement.

During the recruitment process, interviews and physical tests will take place.

Information about the position and recruitment process

Inquiries regarding the position can be made to Per Randell who can be reached via switchboard 013-28 30 00.

Union Representatives

SACO: Suzanne Ericsson
SEKO: Urban Hellqvist
OFRS: Christoffer Willers
OFRO: Mats Häggström

All can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard 013-28 30 00.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-01-30. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for this position and answers to the specified selection questions.

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