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We defend Sweden, the country's interests, our freedom, and our right to live as we choose. The Armed Forces exist to protect Sweden in times of war and crisis, and we are in an exciting growth phase.

Our development and growth provide many opportunities for you as an employee.

FTE-Aeronautical Unit

The FTE-Aeronautical Unit, part of Hkpflj, is responsible for maintaining the management of continued airworthiness (Part M, CAMO) and aircraft maintenance production (Part 145, MO Base Maintenance) for the entire Hkpflj. The FTE management and staff are located in Linköping at Malmen, with local Flight System sections and Maintenance Workshops located in Luleå (Kallax), Linköping (Malmen), and Ronneby (Kallinge).

Main Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Workshop section at Malmen in Linköping is being established and, when fully built up, will consist of approximately 30 civilian employees divided into 3 service teams. The section's task is to carry out base maintenance, repairs, and modifications on HKP16 (Sikorsky UH60M – Black Hawk), but also to provide support for line maintenance as needed.

As the manager with personnel responsibility for the Maintenance Workshop section at Malmen, you will independently lead the aircraft maintenance service in consultation with management and the company management on-site at Malmen. This means you will be responsible for personnel planning, recruitment, budget, performance monitoring, competence development, salary setting, and operational planning. You will be placed in a war position. The job will involve some travel within Sweden and may also include work abroad.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications:

• Several years of experience in personnel management
• Technical background and/or good technical understanding deemed relevant by the employer
• Good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in both English and Swedish
• Driving license B

Desirable Qualifications:

• Good experience and knowledge of managing aircraft maintenance services (SE EMAR 145 or EASA 145)
• Experience working in military aviation (RML)
• Experience as an aircraft technician/mechanic
• EMAR 66 certificate Cat. B1/B2/C
• Knowledge of budgeting and finance from revenue-funded operations
• Basic training in HUMAN FACTORS and the organization's procedures. Training can be provided after employment but before taking full responsibility as a manager
• Completed training package for basic military aviation training according to LML (Military Aviation Management) or equivalent competence
• Experience with the Armed Forces' IT environment, FENIX, PRIO, VIDAR, etc.
• Good knowledge of maintenance planning
• Completed military service, home guard soldier, or similar experience in military operations
• Experience in change management.

Personal Attributes:

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability and functioning in the team. We see that you, as an applicant, have good social skills and are inspired to move the operations forward together with others. You are meticulous, driven, and engaged, with a strong focus on safety. You work independently under your own responsibility, and your ability to collaborate is good. You are flexible and open to tasks in other areas than where you have your professional expertise. Good physical ability is required, as the position involves war placement.

Other:

Employment type: Permanent employment with a six-month probationary period
Work location: Linköping
Salary: Individual salary setting applies. Please state your salary expectations in your application.
Estimated start date: By agreement

Information about the Position

Jonas Segersten
Martin Ohlén

All can be reached via the switchboard: 010-82 51 000

Union Representatives

Defense Union, Christoffer Willers
OFR/O, Mats Häggström
SACO, Suzanne Eriksson
SEKO, Urban Hellqvist

All can be reached via the switchboard: 010-82 51 000

Application

CV with references should be attached to the application, two references should be provided.
Certificates from completed education and proof of qualifications/certificates.

Welcome with your application and CV by 2026-01-23. In your application, we would like you to explain 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 sea operational focus that can operate in missions in Sweden and internationally.

Helicopter support is in demand 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.

Operating throughout Sweden, the breadth of tasks, and the size of the wing with over 950 employees provide a variety of 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 https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj)

Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both large 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 involves placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required.
Security screening with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in a war position. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To apply for employment, CV and a cover letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, certified copies of diplomas and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.