Norrbotten Air Force Wing F 21 is looking for a professional officer for the R3 Company

F 21 is Sweden's northernmost air force wing with air bases in Luleå, Vidsel, and Jokkmokk. The task of F 21 is to deliver air operational effect through our fighter squadrons. F 21 has one of the world's largest air exercise areas.

Applicant Unit

The R3 Company is under the Base Battalion at F 21. The company is responsible for airport operations at F 21's air bases in Luleå, Vidsel, and Jokkmokk during peace, crisis, and war, as well as conducting conscription training.

The position of deputy company commander is part of the company management located at Kallax, where officers, specialist officers, civilians, soldiers, and conscripts are present.

The company's operations mainly involve the operation of F 21's airports, including rescue and field maintenance services, but training of conscripts and soldiers is also a central part of the operations.

Main Responsibilities

In your role at the company, you will work closely with the company commander and form a company management team that, together with other staff members, will solve the company's tasks.

• Support the company commander in managing the company's tasks
• Participate in planning and managing the combat unit
• Personnel matters such as work schedule planning, training plans
• Participate in the systematic work environment efforts at the company
• Financial work such as budgeting, monitoring, and reporting
• Be responsible for necessary competence development
• Support the company's training, including conscription training
• Plan and conduct exercise activities
• Participate in activities ordered by the wing regarding readiness and exercises.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Completed conscription, GMU, or GU with a passing grade.
• Completed OP/SOU with a passing result.
• OF1-2 / SO7

Personal Qualities

Good ability to collaborate and be able to work both independently and in a group. Have a high level of security awareness with initiative and be open to new tasks in everyday life.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Experience working at an airport
• Experience with the PRIO system
• Previous experience in a leadership position within the Armed Forces
• Instructor competencies within R3's area of work

Other Information

Employment form: Permanent employment. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those who are not employed by the authority.

Employment rate: Full-time

Work location: Luleå, travel in service may occur.

Military position

Physical requirements: according to FM-fysS

Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement.

Further Information

Further information about the position can be obtained from Axel Bergström.

For questions regarding the recruitment process, please call HR F 21.

Union representatives OFR/O, OFR/S, SEKO, and SACO

All can be reached through F 21 switchboard at phone 0920-23 40 00

Application

Welcome with your application no later than 2026-03-20. 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 Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Armed Forces

Norrbotten Air Force Wing, F 21, is Sweden's northernmost air force wing. The main base is in Luleå, with side bases in Jokkmokk and Vidsel. F 21 continuously trains to deliver the following air operational capabilities in both peace, crisis, and war:

• Control of airspace.
• Ground and naval target combat.
• Intelligence gathering.
• Airborne transport.
• Support to other combat forces, total defense, and society at large.

F 21 defends - together with other units in the Armed Forces - Sweden, the country's interests, our freedom, and our right to live as we choose.

Together with the rest of the Air Force, we monitor and protect Sweden's airspace around the clock, all year round.

The 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 programs, 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 placed in wartime. The implications of this vary depending on the type of position.

To 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.