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Patria Helicopters is now looking for a driven and committed Chief Technician who wants to work closely with the operations and contribute to keeping one of the country's most important aviation operations in top condition.

Are you a certified aircraft technician with extensive experience in helicopter maintenance? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are a strong team player, and communicate clearly and solution-oriented? Would you also like to help ensure the operational reliability of the Swedish police's helicopter fleet? Patria operates a business that plays a crucial role in Sweden's safety and security.

Then the role of Chief Technician for SNP Line might be just right for you!

As Chief Technician for SNP Line, you will spend most of your time at Patria Helicopters' main base at Stockholm–Arlanda, with regular trips to our stations across Sweden. The role reports directly to the Line & Base Maintenance Manager and is central to ensuring high availability in the SNP fleet.

Provide daily operational support and be the primary technical contact for SNP Line technicians at Arlanda and our remote stations. Occasionally, you will also act as a line technician when needed.

Lead and follow up on SNP Line operations to ensure high availability and manage AOG situations.

Be the main contact for SNP CAMO regarding technical issues and component status.

Collaborate with SNP Operations in planning maintenance activities.

Coordinate resources and material needs internally at Patria, including issues related to components and any spare parts.

Work together with OEMs and TC holders to manage technical issues together with our Production Support department.

Investigate and manage quality issues and reports related to SNP Line.

Valid B1.3/C. Preferable if you are licensed B2 and/or have experience with Bell 429 and/or Bell 206.

At least 7 years of experience as a certifying technician, of which at least 5 years in line maintenance.

Good knowledge of both Swedish and English, in both spoken and written form.

Ability to collaborate, create structure, and take initiative in an operation where technical skill and effective communication are crucial.

Work in a socially important business where your skills make a real difference.

An exciting and varied everyday life with challenging tasks.

Opportunities for professional development and to work closely with some of the industry's most experienced colleagues.

A work environment where team spirit, quality, and safety are at the center.

Here you will not just get a job — you will become an important part of a mission that contributes to safety throughout the country.

Staff are covered by collective agreements, and the company also offers bonus programs, health benefits, and a mobile phone.

A gym and garage for private use are available.

• You must have the right to work in Sweden.

• The position requires an approved security clearance from the Security Police.

• We do not accept applications via email — applications are only accepted through our application form via the link in the advertisement.

• Selection is ongoing during the application period.

Does this sound like something for you? 

We look forward to your application as soon as possible – the deadline for applications is March 31, 2026, but we will conduct selection and interviews on an ongoing basis, and the positions may be filled before then.

In this recruitment, Patria Helicopters collaborates with Thalamus. The responsible recruiter is Eva Baumgartner, who can be reached at 070-593 65 20 or [email protected] Welcome with your application by March 31, 2026. Selection and interviews are ongoing. We look forward to getting to know you!