Planning Officer, Aviation Operational Support

As an employee, you will work in the Flight Section, which is part of the Helicopter Wing Staff's Implementation Department (A3). The department is responsible for the management of unit production within the Helicopter Wing and leads the wing's operational and readiness tasks.

The task of the Flight Section is to provide staff support to the Local Flight Managers. You will work within the aviation function in close collaboration with pilots serving as flight system administrators within the section.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating data supply to our helicopter systems, planning stations, and other platforms.
• Supporting the units of the Helicopter Wing regarding the availability of aviation operational support.
• Supporting the units of the Helicopter Wing with geographical information and training.
• Producing maps as a basis for plans and to serve as decision support in the Helicopter Wing Staff.
• Representing and being the Helicopter Wing's contact with the Swedish Transport Agency and the Swedish Mapping, Cadastral and Land Registration Authority's support units.
• Representing the Helicopter Wing as an expert in matters concerning data supply to our helicopter systems.

Qualifications:

SO 6 or OF1

Meritorious:

• Experience in military aviation.
• Education related to working with digital geographical information, e.g., ArcGIS, FME.
• Experience in staff service.

Personal qualities:

As a person, you thrive in a staff environment, are self-driven, and take responsibility for your tasks. You have an easy time learning new software and a knack for problem-solving. Your interactions with other authorities and subordinate units are characterized by good social competence, and you have the ability to see the bigger picture.

Good collaboration skills and strong pedagogical abilities are important in this role; you relate to your colleagues in a responsive and situationally adapted manner and communicate and solve challenges constructively.

We offer:

• Independent work that allows for a good balance between work and personal life.
• Opportunities for training in geographical information services and its software.
• A results-oriented workplace with great openness.

Union representatives

OFR/O, Mats Häggström
Defense Union, Christoffer Willers
SACO-S, Anneli Helmersson
SEKO, Urban Hellqvist
All can be reached via the switchboard 013-28 30 00

Application deadline

We welcome your application no later than 2025-02-16. Your application should include a CV, cover letter, and relevant military certificates. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces Helicopter Wing is a unit with both land and maritime operational focus that can operate in missions in Sweden and internationally.

Helicopter support is in high demand for various purposes, such as personnel, material, or medical transport, command, reconnaissance, or surveillance missions. The Helicopter Wing often participates in missions and exercises with other units, as well as providing support to 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).

For more information, please visit Swedish Armed Forces (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj)

Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect the lives of others, both in large and small ways, at home and around the world.

The Swedish 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 opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and personal life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance 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 assigned to war service. The specifics of this vary depending on the type of position.

To apply for employment, a CV and personal 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 salespeople are not welcome.