Instructor for GBU/FOK

The Swedish Armed Forces are in an expansion phase and on a significant growth journey. Here you have the opportunity to work in a dedicated and close-knit team where you can develop while contributing to the organization's development journey. Does this sound like something for you? Read on!

Main Responsibilities

Every year, the GBU (Group Leader Training) and FOK (Preparatory Officer Course) are conducted to further develop the unit's soldiers and prepare future cadets for upcoming officer training. We are now looking for instructors for these courses, which will take place in weeks 26-29 in Halmstad. As an instructor, you will be responsible for conducting various parts of the course, planning training sessions, and following up with students together with the entire leadership team. The training focuses on troop leadership, troop training, and physical combat readiness, combining theoretical and practical education. The students trained will be able to act as group leaders upon completion, making leadership, responsibility, and pedagogy the core of the training.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Professional officer or reserve officer. SO6/7 or OF1/2.
• Relevant experience in troop training and troop leadership.

Personal Qualities

You are responsible and have a strong initiative. You strive to develop as an instructor and enjoy educating in a pedagogical manner. You are social, easily connect and collaborate with others, and have a good ability to express yourself both verbally and in writing. You are not averse to working under high workload periods and have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. You need to be a role model and apply the Armed Forces' core values. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

MERITORIOUS

• Previous instructor for GBU/FOK
• Test leader FM FysS

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

Other

Employment type: BFA/RO2
Instructor for course: UTPGK733GBU
Unit: Hiring OrgE F16. Staffing is conducted under the leadership of LSS BBS.
Employment rate: Full-time during weeks 26-29. Additional days for preparations and taking earned leave may occur.
Work location: Uppsala with travel to Halmstad.
Working hours: Primarily daytime. Evening and weekend duties may occur during training activities.
Start date: 2026-06-22 or by agreement.
Salary: We apply individual salary setting
Position: Military, SO6-7/OF1-2

Inquiries about the position:

[email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Union Representatives

OFR/O Ärna, Josefine Granberg phone 0505-45 10 00 (switchboard number)
OFR/S, Daniel Modin, phone 0706-38 68 33
SACO, Oscar Moberg, phone 072-984 84 53
SEKO, Åsa Karlsson, phone 076-649 23 95

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-10. 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 Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

Uppland Air Wing, F 16, is headquartered at Uppsala garrison. The unit is part of the Swedish Air Force and is responsible for the operation and monitoring of Uppsala Airport as well as training conscripts in various positions within the Air Force. The unit also leads the 161st Combat Control and Air Surveillance Battalion, which controls combat aircraft in the air and manages the constant surveillance of Swedish airspace. The unit operates from several locations across the country and is a vital part of the growth period the Air Force is undergoing.

In the Armed Forces, there is a strong core value system based on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness initiatives, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. A security review 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 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.