Do you want to be an important part of Sweden's defense?

As an employee of the 31st Air Base Battalion, you will serve at the largest unit of the Helicopter Wing and become an important part of Sweden's defense. We are growing and looking for someone who wants to work as a communications officer at the battalion staff. Together with competent and dedicated colleagues, you will gain responsibility, development, and challenges. All this with an employer that encourages a balance in life and good health.

31st Air Base Battalion

The 31st Air Base Battalion consists of four companies and a battalion command with an associated battalion staff. The four companies consist of a Staff/Logistics Company, Protection Airfield Company, Air Base Security Company, and Basic Training Company.

As a communications officer, you will belong to the battalion staff and serve as a command node between the companies and the wing staff within the communications area.

Main Responsibilities

As a communications officer at the battalion staff, you will be offered a role that involves significant responsibility for planning and follow-up. The role includes tasks that require both broad and deep knowledge of the unit's tasks and conduct.

Your main responsibilities will include planning and preparing cases within the framework of the communications service, coordinating the implementation and management of command support systems, and being an expert in communications issues. As a communications officer, you will lead the battalion's communications service together with other employees within the staff's communications section.

In this position, you will gain an overall view of the Air Force and air base system, as well as staff experience for future positions.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Swedish citizen
• Officer's degree (OF1/2)
• Driving license B

Meritorious

• Experience in command and communications service
• Experience working in a company/battalion staff or equivalent
• Military driver's license

Personal Qualities

• High administrative ability
• Good ability to work simultaneously on several different tasks
• Responsible and proactive
• Driven and eager to develop as a person
• Role model for colleagues and follows the Armed Forces' core values
• High security awareness

For the authority's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to 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 (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other

Employment type: Permanent position. Military position (OF2)
Employment rate: Full-time
Location: Linköping
Start date: By agreement

Inquiries about the position

Chief of Staff, Maj Johan Borsgård, 013-28 30 00 (switchboard)

Information about the recruitment process

HR Officer, Lt Victoria Donderer 013-28 30 00 (switchboard)

Union representatives:

OFR/O Hkpflj, Mats Häggström
OFR/S Hkpflj, Christoffer Willers
SACO-S Hkpflj, Suzanne Ericsson
SEKO Hkpflj, Urban Hellqvist

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

Application

Welcome with your application by 2026-03-30. The application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the position.

Selection and interviews will be conducted continuously.

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 maritime operational focus that can operate in missions in Sweden and internationally.

Helicopter support is in demand by many. For example, for personnel, material, or medical transports, command, reconnaissance, or surveillance missions. The Helicopter Wing often participates in missions and exercises with other units but also as support to society in various crisis situations.

Operating across Sweden, the breadth of tasks, and the size of the wing with over 950 employees provide a variety of 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 https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj)

Every day and every hour, our employees make contributions that affect the lives of others, both in large and small ways, and both at home and around the world.

The Armed Forces has 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, 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 background checks will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed in wartime. The nature of this obligation varies depending on the type of position.

With your 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 sellers are not welcome.