Command Soldier for 1st Helicopter Squadron

Do you want to be an important part of Sweden's helicopter capability during war and crisis? Do you enjoy working in a varied environment with challenging tasks that you and your colleagues will handle together? There is now a position available for you at the 1st Helicopter Squadron, Base Company, which is recruiting two command soldiers.

About the Position

The 1st Helicopter Squadron conducts ground operational activities with helicopters. The squadron is based in Luleå and is the northernmost combat unit of the Helicopter Wing, responsible for the wing's development in winter environments. The 1st Helicopter Squadron is organized into staff, division, flight maintenance company, and helicopter base, which is currently under construction. As a Command Soldier, you will belong to the helicopter base platoon and be an important part of the expansion, operation, and establishment of the unit's command post with various communication and command systems. You will work with systems in our facilities and communication systems in connection with missions and exercises. The command system includes, among other things, power supply, servers, clients, telephony, networks, and radio equipment.

Main Responsibilities

• Participate in the work with the unit's communication and command systems, for example, establishing and breaking down staff workstations, building temporary power installations.
• Support the unit with assistance within, among other things, the unit's command support system, Microsoft Office, telephony.
• The work also involves attending internal training within the Armed Forces, participating in exercises, and being expected to serve in international missions as needed.

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school diploma
• Approved military service or GMU/FSU
• Driver's license B
• Good physical ability
• Proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written

Meritorious

• Knowledge of radio and telecommunications technology
• Knowledge of electricity and power supply
• Knowledge of network technology and IT
• Good computer skills

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is meticulous, reliable, diligent, and loyal. You have a high work capacity and take initiative. As a person, you enjoy working both independently and together with the group to achieve common goals. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

For the authority's mission to be successful, it is required that all employees act according to the values that exist. The Armed Forces' value foundation safeguards the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

Employment type: Fixed-term employment (GSS/K). Initially six years with the possibility of extension. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the authority.

Employment rate: Full-time

Work location: Luleå. Travel within the service may occur.

Salary: Individual salary setting according to the Armed Forces' terms

Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement

Inquiries about the position can be made by:

Communication Chief Fredrik Wiberg can be reached via the switchboard at 0920 - 23 40 00

Union Representatives

OFR/O Hkpflj, Mats Häggström

ORF/S Hkpflj, Christoffer Willers

SACO-S 1.Hkpskv, Kajsa Ljungberg

SEKO Hkpflj, Urban Hellqvist

All can be reached via the switchboard at 013 28 30 00

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-30 at the latest. It should include a CV and a cover letter where you clearly motivate why you are suitable for the position.

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