Helicopter Technician Category B1, B2 Wanted for 2nd Helicopter Squadron in Linköping

About the Position

Helicopter Technician Category B1, B2 wanted for the 2nd Helicopter Squadron in Linköping.

Are you interested in a position at the Swedish Armed Forces' largest helicopter squadron? Do you want to be an important part of developing helicopter capabilities, contributing to the defense of Sweden, and supporting society? We have a place for you! The 2nd helicopter squadron is recruiting helicopter technicians for the service platoon at the 216th Aircraft Maintenance Company.

216th Aircraft Maintenance Company

The 216th Aircraft Maintenance Company is one of several companies that are part of the 2nd Helicopter Squadron. The 216th Aircraft Maintenance Company performs preventive and corrective maintenance on Helicopter 16, UH60M Black Hawk. The company's personnel mainly consist of technicians, mechanics, and flight service technicians (TIF).

The 216th Aircraft Maintenance Company is structured with a company command, two platoons: Service and Preparation Platoon, and a Material Group. The Service Platoon consists of helicopter technicians and works with preventive and corrective maintenance on Helicopter 16. The Preparation Platoon mainly consists of flight service technicians (TIF) and assistant mechanics, and the platoon carries out daily preparation tasks for the company.

Helicopter 16 is a versatile helicopter system whose capabilities are often in demand within the Armed Forces. The unit frequently participates in exercises with other units.

Main Responsibilities

As a helicopter technician in the Service Platoon, your work will primarily consist of performing line maintenance, base maintenance, and corrective maintenance on Helicopter 16. The Service Platoon is also responsible for training new technicians and for preparation tasks when the unit conducts exercises and missions. As a helicopter technician in the service platoon, you will be part of a work team consisting of B1, B2 technicians and technicians in training.

In addition to workshop duties, you will be part of the development of the combat unit. Military skills such as weapon, medical, and other general military training will be maintained.

Qualifications

• SE-EMAR/EASA certification category B1, B2
• Officer's degree
• Good knowledge of English, as manuals, reporting, and some training are conducted in English
• Class B driver's license

Meritorious

• SE-EMAR authorization category B1.3 and B2
• Type training on Helicopter 16
• Class BE, C, CE driver's license
• Military driving licenses

Personal Qualities

The work as a helicopter technician often occurs in small groups where cooperation, accuracy, and humility are prerequisites for flight safety. Flight safety permeates all our activities. Even though the work usually occurs in pairs or smaller groups, it is required that you can work independently under your own responsibility.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and suitability.

Other

Employment type: Permanent (6 months probationary period)

Employment degree: Full-time

Position level: OR6/7 (sergeant-warrant officer)

Work location: Linköping

Start date: By agreement

For inquiries about the position, contact:

Mj Bojan Efendic, Company Commander

Kn Emma Ljung, Deputy Company Commander

Can be reached via switchboard at 013-28 30 00

Union Representatives:

OFRO/O HKPFLJ Mats Häggström

OFR/S HKPFLJ Christoffer Willers

SACO-S HKPFLJ Annelie Helmersson

Seko HKPFLJ Urban Hellqvist

All can be reached via switchboard at 013-28 30 00

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-18. Your application should include a CV and a personal letter. In the personal letter, we want you to motivate why you are suitable for this position.

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

The Swedish Armed Forces offers you the opportunity to develop as a person and grow in your professional role. We are a responsible employer and have an open organization where we support each other.

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is 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 private life.

The Swedish Armed Forces harnesses the qualities that diversity and gender balance bring to the organization. We therefore welcome applicants with different backgrounds and experiences in our recruitments.

Employment with us means placement in a security classification. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance 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 implications 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 grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.