Job Advertisement: Operations Leader at Uppsala Airport

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, 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 at Uppsala Airport. The company belongs to the 162nd Air Base Battalion at Uppland Air Wing. 6211. The SKYFFARB platoon belongs to the 1621 Air Base Company and performs the following tasks: Field maintenance service, Airport and base rescue service, training of conscripts, CBRN service, fieldwork service (munitions clearance).

We are looking for a new colleague for the airport rescue service at Uppsala Airport. The position is civilian with the title of Operations Leader at 6211. Protection Airfield Work Platoon (SKYFFARB).

Main Responsibilities

You will primarily act as an operations leader in the active rescue force, where you lead the rescue team in daily operations. In the event of an alarm, you lead the rescue effort in collaboration with other emergency services. You will also be involved in the planning and execution of periodic training within the framework of the platoon's rescue service. Together with the rescue chief, you will develop the capability for airport and base rescue within the combat unit. The position may involve training new firefighters, both the platoon's employees and conscript rescue soldiers. The position offers excellent opportunities for both basic and further training within the role, and it can be combined with specialization in areas such as CBRN.

If you lack military experience but are deemed suitable, this will be supplemented during your service as the position is within a combat unit. Work is normally conducted during daytime hours from Monday to Friday, but evening, night, and round-the-clock shifts as well as training activities may occur.

Within the Armed Forces, we always work as a team. Our organization is built on cooperation, adaptability, and a shared responsibility for the whole. This means that we are all prepared to support each other, sometimes even outside our own areas of expertise and comfort zones. Therefore, as an employee, you may sometimes be faced with new types of tasks. This is a natural part of working in the Armed Forces that benefits both the agency and the employee's development, and you will never be given a task that you do not have the means to accomplish.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Swedish citizen
• Good physical ability (equivalent to FMFysS level 2)
• Approved operations leader training for airport rescue service or Rescue Leader A or B.
• Driving license B

Personal Qualities

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

MERITORIOUS

• Trained military Operations Leader
• Training on the Air Force's rescue vehicles
• Knowledge or experience of military/civil airport rescue service
• Experience in municipal rescue services
• Conscription or other military experience

Other

Employment type: Permanent. The Armed Forces may apply a six-month probationary period.

Employment rate: Full-time

Work location: Uppsala. F 16 also operates in other locations, which may involve occasional business trips

Working hours: Mainly daytime. Evening and weekend work may occur during training activities. On-call duty may occur during active operations.

Start date: As soon as possible, by agreement

Salary: We apply individual salary setting

Position: Civilian

Inquiries about the position:

Rescue Chief: KG Ramstedt 070-6522303, [email protected]

Platoon Leader: Christian Ahlberg 076-6347461, [email protected]

Deputy Platoon Leader: Paul Bergström, 073-3705625, [email protected]

Information about the recruitment process:

HR Generalist, Susanna Schjölin

Email: [email protected]

Union Representatives

OFR/O Ärna, Josefine Granberg tel 0505-45 10 00 (switchboard no)

OFR/S, Daniel Modin, tel 0706-38 68 33

SACO, Oscar Moberg, tel 072-984 84 53

SEKO, Åsa Karlsson, tel 076-649 23 95

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-03. 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 within the Air Force. The unit also leads the 161st Combat Control and Air Surveillance Battalion, which directs combat aircraft in the air and manages the constant monitoring of Swedish airspace. The unit operates from several locations in the country and is an important part of the growth period that the Air Force is facing.

In the 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.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with background checks will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in a war situation. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

When applying for employment, a CV and cover 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.