Group Leader Airport Firefighter to the Swedish Armed Forces

The Swedish Armed Forces exist to protect Sweden. Our mission requires a wide range of operations. As an employee with us, you will become an important part of Sweden's defense. Imagine if you could go to work and contribute to a safer future? We are growing and are now looking for you to strengthen the Rescue Platoon of the Helicopter Wing!

31st Air Base Battalion

The 31st Air Base Battalion consists of four companies and a battalion headquarters with an associated battalion staff. The four companies consist of a Headquarters/Logistics Company, Protection Airfield Work Company, Air Base Security Company, and Basic Training Company.

As a group leader airport firefighter, you will belong to the Protection Airfield Work Company and the rescue platoon. The rescue platoon primarily works with the operation of Malmen Air Base and the development of personnel and operations towards the military unit's objectives. The company is adapted to the flying units operating within the Linköping garrison, which may involve early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and standby duty.

Main Responsibilities

The position as group leader involves a varied role with both airport rescue services, base rescue services, and various focuses towards the military unit, e.g., CBRN service.

The main task and daily operations for the platoon are to maintain Malmen Airfield, but we can operate throughout Sweden and under all conditions, peace, crisis, and war. The platoon has complex tasks and is very broad in its capabilities, containing many different specialties.

Since many of our tasks are linked to the military unit, the military aspect is important in our work. You who are applying must be prepared to also solve other tasks within the framework of the military unit. This applies to both training, standby, and active duty. We train several times a week, so you should be open to, and enjoy physical training, both in groups and individually.

As a group leader, you are an important part of a team that, under great time pressure and with demands for precision, solves tasks together to ensure the air combat forces' ability to operate at the airfield. The rescue platoon's tasks are both related to the airfield and other accidents such as house fires and traffic accidents.

As a group leader, you are also responsible for the group's development and required exercises.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Swedish citizen
• B driver's license
• Approved upper secondary education
• Military basic training with a focus on base rescue service or airport rescue service.

Personal Qualities

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

MERITORIOUS

• Heavy civilian driver's license (BE, C, CE)
• Military airport rescue training
• Military driving licenses
• Group leader training
• Experience in the role of group leader

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the values that exist. The Swedish Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice, and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

Employment type: Permanent employment (CVAT) with a 6-month probationary period
Employment rate: Full-time
Work location: Linköping
Start date: By agreement
The position involves military placement
Before employment, security clearance, medical examination, and physical tests will be conducted. These must be approved to have a chance for employment.

Information about the position and recruitment process

Sergeant Joakim Bergendorff C Rescue Platoon can be reached via the switchboard at 013-28 30 00

Information about the recruitment process

Lt Victoria Donderer, Personnel Officer, switchboard 013-28 30 00

Union Representatives

OFR/O Hkpflj, Mats Häggström
OFR/S Hkpflj, Christoffer Willers
SACO Hkpflj, Anneli Helmersson
SEKO Hkpflj, Urban Hellqvist
All can be reached via the switchboard at 013-28 30 00.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-30. 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 Swedish Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces' Helicopter Wing is a unit with both land and sea operational focus that can operate in missions in Sweden and internationally.

Helicopter support is requested by many. For example, for personnel, material, or medical transport, command, reconnaissance, or surveillance missions. The Helicopter Wing often participates in missions and exercises with other units but also as support to society in various crisis situations.

Operating throughout Sweden, the breadth of tasks, and the size of the wing with over 950 employees provide variation in work and opportunities for personal development. The majority of the Helicopter Wing is located in Linköping (Malmen), where we also manage Malmen Airfield and Linköping garrison, with two large units in Luleå (Kallax) and Ronneby (Kallinge).

Feel free to read more at https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj)

Every day and every hour, our employees make efforts that affect other people's lives, both big and small, and both at home and around the world.

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.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. 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 also includes an obligation to be military placed. 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 salespeople are not welcome.