Deputy Section Chief for the Flight Systems Section

Do you have leadership experience or want to gain it? Specialist officer with an aviation technical background? Then you could be part of leading FSS during the transition into a new organization.

About the Flight Systems Section

The Flight Systems Section is organizationally part of FTE (Aviation Technical Unit) but supports all helicopter squadrons at Malmen as well as the Flight School and is part of the technical organization of the flight operator. The technical organization is responsible for Continuing Airworthiness Management (CAMO). We also work with system integrity of flight safety material and flight base material. The section includes system engineers, planning engineers, material planners, and technical accountants. A cheerful team that collaborates daily across professional categories. We work with two helicopter systems, flight safety material, and flight base material.

Main Responsibilities

24.FSS is now seeking a deputy section chief to assist in leading the section. You will support C FSS and are expected to be part of the personnel management while also handling many operational issues regarding regulations, priorities, common routines, etc. You will actively work with systematic flight safety efforts. Develop work methods and ensure that the section's employees have the right conditions to solve their tasks, all within the framework of applicable regulations.

We belong to the FTE organization but are functionally led by the flight staff.

Qualifications:

• Specialist officer
• Aviation technical experience
• Good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English

Personal Qualities

You should have a strong interest in leadership and management. We have many interfaces, so good communication and an agile mind are an advantage. You should be able to work in a structured manner. We live in a world where technology, regulations, people, and wills meet, so one should have an interest in those areas. In the selection process, great importance will be placed on personal qualities, maturity, suitability, and achieved results in previous activities.

Meritorious

• Specialist officer OR8
• Helicopter technical experience
• Experience in continuing airworthiness management or aircraft maintenance service
• Relevant leadership/management training or experience in personnel management
• Training in military aviation regulations SE-EMAR 145/EASA 145, SE-EMAR 66, and SE-EMAR part M
• Driving license B

Other

Employment type: Permanent. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the authority. Employment rate: Full-time. Work location: Linköping, Malmslätt. Business trips may occur, both nationally and internationally. Start date: 2026-02-31 or by agreement.

During the hiring process, interviews and physical tests will take place.

Inquiries about the position and recruitment process

Inquiries regarding the position can be made to Per Randell, who can be reached via switchboard 013-28 30 00.

Union Representatives

SACO: Suzanne Ericsson
SEKO: Urban Hellqvist
OFRS: Christoffer Willers
OFRO: Mats Häggström

All can be reached via the Armed Forces switchboard 013-28 30 00.

Application

Welcome with your application by 2025-01-30. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you explain why you are suitable for this position as well as answers to the specified selection questions.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The 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 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 The Armed Forces (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj)

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

In the 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 conditions for internal career mobility, wellness, and a good balance between work and private life.

An employment with us means placement in a security class. Usually, Swedish citizenship is required. Security clearance with 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.

With the application for employment, a CV and a personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the hiring process, always certified copies of diplomas and certificates must be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and sellers are not welcome.