System Engineer SK40 at the Air Combat School in Linköping

Do you have experience working in aviation material services? Are you organized, accustomed to planning, reporting, leading, and performing technical assessments? Are you performance-oriented while also having the ability to collaborate with others in a responsive and smooth manner? Now you have the chance to apply for a challenging and inspiring job!

The Flight Systems Section SK40 is looking for a System Engineer for the training aircraft SK40 at the Air Combat School (LSS), with a workplace in Linköping.

About the Unit and the Position

The Air Force organizes and trains air, base, and command units. In collaboration with land and naval combat forces, we conduct joint operations both nationally and internationally with other nations, organizations, and authorities. Please read more about us and our activities here: Air Force (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/sv/var-verksamhet/det-har-gor-forsvarsmakten/flygvapnet/).

The position as a system engineer belongs to the Flight Systems Section at the Flight School. The Flight School is a unit at LSS, which is a developing unit where innovation and modern working methods are a natural part of everyday life. As a system engineer, you provide technical system support and participate in various collaboration forums and extensive cooperation with our other sections as well as external partners and other authorities.

The position is part of the technical organization of the flight operator, functionally led by the central technical manager via the technical manager of material systems (TCM SK40). The technical organization is responsible for Continuing Airworthiness Management (LFL), which corresponds to the civil Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization (CAMO).

Through both collaboration and independent work, you ensure the airworthiness of our aircraft and contribute with in-depth analyses and expertise within the technical field.

You participate in investigations, prepare cases, and take part in projects to provide, among others, the technical manager with well-founded materials for strategic decisions and priorities.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure the continuous airworthiness of the SK40 flight system
• Provide qualified technical system support to responsible units and decision-makers
• Act as a link between the unit and the technical manager regarding technical system support and deviation management
• Establish technical deviation documentation
• Decide on the handling of deviations, outstanding remarks, and operational restrictions
• Initiate, prepare, and produce what is required to maintain the continued airworthiness of material in use
• Participate in meetings with external maintenance providers

Qualifications

• Relevant engineering education or a minimum of 4 years of experience in aircraft maintenance and at least aircraft technician level B1/B2 or equivalent civil level
• Experience in managing continuing airworthiness
• Driving license B

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is service-oriented and has an easy time making contact with people. You have good collaboration skills and enjoy working both in a group and independently. You are engaged, proactive, structured, and want to achieve high-quality results. You also have a high safety awareness.

We also see that you are a good representative of the Armed Forces and stand behind the Armed Forces' values (see www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Good knowledge of English in both speech and writing
• Experience working with the Armed Forces' IT systems (FENIX, PRIO)
• Experience working with FM LFL and FM Flight Operator procedures
• Type training on the Grob G120TP aircraft

Information about the Position:

Head of Flight Systems Section, Johan Rinlid, phone 0706-96 55 47

For information about the recruitment process, contact:

HR Generalist Olivia Liw, phone 076-641 42 67

Union Representatives

OFR/O Ärna Tim Björklund, phone 070-649 65 59
OFR/S & Defense Union Helena Lemnell phone 070-836 10 28
SEKO Åsa Karlsson can be reached via vx 018-19 60 00
SACO can be reached via vx 018-19 60 00

Other

• Position: Civil
• Employment type: Permanent employment starting with a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the authority
• Employment rate: Full-time
• Workplace: Linköping
• Start date: As soon as possible, by agreement
• The position involves business trips, participation in training, and exercises in the war organization.

Application Deadline:

Welcome with your application no later than 2026-03-02. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter. In the cover letter, 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 Air Combat School is the Air Force's joint competence center for development and training. The Air Combat School has four Air Force joint schools and trains, among other things, future pilots within the Armed Forces. The Air Combat School operates in seven locations spread across the country and has its headquarters in Uppsala.

The Air Combat School constantly strives to develop how we solve assigned tasks and we are always ready to meet new challenges.

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 screening with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be placed in wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

With the application for employment, a CV and a 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 welcome.