Job Advertisement: Communication Soldier

The Staff and Logistics Company is part of the 31st Air Base Battalion at the Helicopter Wing Malmen. The company consists of a company command, command platoon, logistics platoon, supply platoon, and medical platoon. The command platoon's responsibility is to enable the command of the 31st Air Base Battalion. The main task of the platoon is to establish, maintain, and dismantle the command post with the associated command systems. The command system includes tents, cabins, generators, servers, clients, telephony, networks, and radio equipment.

Main Responsibilities

As a communication soldier, you play a vital role in establishing, maintaining, and dismantling the mobile air base. You should be able to independently and together with the group perform a variety of tasks. For example, setting up command workstations, building temporary power facilities, driving vehicles, or staffing the command expedition. The tasks are many and varied. When not in training, the daily duties shift between overseeing equipment and supplies, technical training, and maintaining basic soldier skills and physical fitness.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Completed military service with a passing result or ongoing military service with a good prognosis at the time of recruitment
• Meets the Swedish Armed Forces' physical requirements
• Approved medical examination
• Swedish citizenship

Meritorious

• Experience in communication and/or as a staff assistant
• Military driver's license
• B/C driving license (manual)

Personal Attributes

As a person, you are meticulous, reliable, and loyal. You have a high work capacity and enjoy working in a team towards a common goal. Furthermore, it is important that you are flexible, service-oriented, and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

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 Information

Employment Type: Fixed-term employment (GSS/K)
Employment Rate: Full-time
Work Location: Linköping
Start Date: 2025-08-11
Physical Requirements: Level 2

For inquiries about the position, contact:

PC Viktor Sjösten, 013-28 30 00 (switchboard)
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Stf PC Sebastian Stenbakken, 013-28 30 00 (switchboard)
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

For information about the recruitment process, contact:

Lt Victoria Donderer, Personnel Officer, 013-28 30 00 (switchboard)
[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Union Representatives:

OFR/O Hkpflj, Mats Häggström
OFR/S Hkpflj, Christoffer Willers
SACO-S Hkpflj, Annelie Helmersson
SEKO Hkpflj, Urban Hellqvist

All representatives can be reached through 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 maritime 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 supports society in various crisis situations.

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

Read more at https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj)

Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect the lives of others, both in large and small ways, both at home and around the world.

The Swedish 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 opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us entails placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment also includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. 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 employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.