Job Advertisement: F 16 is Looking for New Colleagues

F 16 is responsible for Uppsala garrison and the operation of Uppsala airport. The squadron is also responsible for monitoring Swedish airspace around the clock, all year round, and leads the Air Force's combat aircraft in the air. You will be part of a military organization undergoing significant change and development due to the geopolitical situation and Sweden's NATO membership. F 16 is growing, and we are now looking for new colleagues who want to join us on our development journey!

About the Unit

1621. The Air Base Company is tasked with maintaining airport operations. The company belongs to the 162nd Air Base Battalion. 6211. The SKYFFARB platoon belongs to 1621. The Air Base Company and performs the following tasks: Field maintenance service, Airport and base rescue service, training of conscripts, CBRN service, fieldwork service (explosive ordnance disposal).

We are looking for new colleagues for 6211. Protection Airfield Work Platoon (SKYFFARB) for several positions. The most important thing is that you are a trained specialist officer and have a strong motivation to develop yourself and the unit you serve in. In the position of SKYFFARB officer, regardless of specialization, the daily routine varies with courses, troop training, operational service, development, missions, and exercises. The work provides excellent opportunities for both basic and further training within the position.

The following vacancies are available in the platoon:

Rescue Officer

As a rescue officer, one of your roles is incident commander, where you lead the rescue team during daily operations at the airport. In the event of an alarm, you lead the rescue operation at the airport in cooperation with other emergency services. You are also involved in planning and conducting periodic training within the framework of the rescue service. Together with the rescue chief, you will jointly develop the capability for airport and base rescue within the combat unit. The position also involves training new firefighters, both the platoon's employees and conscript rescue soldiers.

Field Maintenance Officer

As a field maintenance officer, one of the main tasks is to act as a field maintenance leader, where you lead one or more field maintenance groups. You are responsible for the operational management of all ground areas at the airport and ensure that all military air units can take off and land safely regardless of weather or damage to the airport. What primarily characterizes a field maintenance leader is that they lead and coordinate snow removal in winter and fieldwork at the airport during summer. Vehicle service is a significant part of the position as a field maintenance officer by training in several different heavy special vehicles and machines. The position also involves training new field maintainers, both the platoon's employees and conscript field maintenance soldiers.

CBRN Officer

The position of CBRN officer involves conducting training and leading CBRN service. Everything from group level at the platoon to battalion level. In the role of CBRN officer, there is also the opportunity to be the unit's (F 16) functional representative regarding CBRN. The position can advantageously be combined with rescue officer duties, and in the role of CBRN officer, it includes delving deeper into the service.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Trained specialist officer at one of the FM schools (at least SO6)
• Driving license B
• Approved FM FysS - level 2

Personal Characteristics

We are looking for someone who is focused, persistent, and good at collaborating with others. You should be driven and willing to participate in the development of the platoon and the combat unit. You are positive and see opportunities instead of problems. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability for the position.

DESIRABLE

• Trained Explosive Ordnance Disposal Leader
• Trained Field Maintenance Leader
• Trained Incident Commander
• Trained Vehicle Instructor in FM
• Trained CBRN Instructor
• Heavy civilian driving licenses (C, D, E) and/or Heavy military driving certificates
• Military airport rescue training

Other

Employment type: Permanent. The 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 duties may occur during training activities. Standby duty may occur during operational activities.
Start date: As soon as possible, by agreement
Salary: We apply individual salary setting
Position: Military

Inquiries about the position:

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 076-6347461

Email: [email protected]
Phone: 073-3705625

Information about the recruitment process:

HR Generalist, Susanna Schjölin
Email: [email protected]

Union Representatives

OFR/O Ärna, Josefine Granberg phone 0505-45 10 00 (switchboard no)
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 by 2026-04-30. 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 Armed Forces' website.

Information about the 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 monitoring of Uppsala airport as well as training conscripts in several different positions in the Air Force. The unit also leads the 161st Combat Control and Air Surveillance Battalion, which commands combat aircraft in the air and manages the continuous monitoring of Swedish airspace. The unit operates from several different locations in the country and constitutes an important part of the growth period that the Air Force is facing.

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 means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with background checks will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. With employment comes an obligation to be assigned to military service. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To the application for employment, a CV and 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 sellers are not welcomed.