Special Helicopter Group (SHG)

is a special operations unit within the Swedish Armed Forces' special operations system (FMSF) located at the Helicopter Wing in Linköping. SHG's primary tasks are tactical transport, intelligence gathering, and air support. Like other units within FMSF, SHG has high demands for availability from specially selected personnel with significant operational experience and a high level of training and competence.

About the Position

As a HELPMECHANIC at SHG, you will hold the role of a help mechanic within the unit's aviation maintenance company. The company includes several supporting functions, including aircraft maintenance, aviation material, and flight safety material.

The work as a help mechanic at SHG is varied and in different tempos, situations, and environments. Your main tasks will be to perform and support qualified aviation technicians during the preparation of helicopter 16 both nationally and internationally during exercises and missions. Over time, you will have the opportunity to help drive and develop the combat unit within your own function as well as in other areas.

Main Responsibilities

• Conduct preparation on helicopter 16 both nationally and internationally during exercises and missions.
• Support aviation technicians in line maintenance.
• Contribute to the development of the combat unit and your own function.

Several other tasks will be added, and the work places very high demands on your initiative, problem-solving ability, and willingness to see and understand what needs to be done to develop the function's working methodology. The position involves maintaining readiness for national and international operations, in some cases with short notice.

Qualifications

• Completed GMU/military service with approved grades.
• Good ability to express oneself in speech and writing in Swedish and English.
• Approved according to FM FysS.
• Driving license class B.
• Swedish citizenship.

Meritorious

• Group leader training.
• Previous experience in aviation maintenance work.
• Trained help mechanic.
• Military driver's license.
• Driving license class BE, C, CE.
• Aviation mechanic cat A.
• Previous international service.

Personal Qualities

• Service-minded and responsible.
• Good collaboration skills while being self-driven.
• Resilient and robust with the ability to handle rapid changes.
• Meticulous and structured.
• Safety-conscious.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability during the selection tests.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the values that exist. The 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).

Other:

• Employment rate: Full-time, scheduled working hours
• Work location: Linköping
• Start date: Week 631-632
• Employment form: The employment is based on the Armed Forces' collective agreement for the employment of group leaders, soldiers, and sailors (GSS/K). This may involve a 6-month probationary period and then employment for up to 8 years with the possibility of extension for 4 years.

Information about the Recruitment Process

Applicants for the position at SHG, who after selection are deemed suitable, will undergo a selection process including additional tests, interviews, and medical examinations during week 621. In connection with any call to selection, details regarding working hours, travel, equipment, and preparations will be provided.

For inquiries about the position, contact: [email protected]

Union Representatives

OFR/O, Mats Häggström
Defense Union, Christoffer Willers
SACO-S, Suzanne Ericsson
SEKO, Urban Hellqvist
All can be reached via switchboard 013-28 30 00

Application Deadline

Welcome with your application no later than 2026-03-30. Your application should be sent via email and must include a completed application form and CV.

Save the application form as “FirstName_LastName_HelpMechanic”, fill it out and email it along with your CV to [email protected]. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Note that this position cannot be applied for in ReachMee, only via email.

Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces' website.