Tactical Officer to the Air Force's Training and Evaluation Department at the Air Combat School

About the Department:

The Air Force's training department is a subdivision of the LSS staff. The department leads the planning and execution of exercises centrally for the Air Force, including exercises together with other branches of the Armed Forces. The department's five main tasks are:

• Responsible for planning and conducting functional exercises within the Air domain
• Plan and execute the Air Force's participation in joint and international exercises of the Armed Forces
• Responsible for and coordinate the Air Force's evaluation and certification activities
• Coordinate and develop a common experience management for the Air Force
• Support the Air Staff in the development of air tactical leadership

Main Responsibilities

As a tactical officer in the training department, your main tasks are to lead or support exercise planning, including:

• Support the department head in the planning process
• Support/lead temporarily assembled working groups
• Support/lead work with the air combat forces' exercise planning
• Lead project planning within the exercise area
• Serve as an officer in various exercise management teams
• Support the air combat forces' experience process

Qualifications:

• Professional officer
• Experience leading working groups and projects
• Good ability to express oneself in speech and writing in Swedish and English

Personal Qualities:

As a person, you are enterprising and have a high work capacity, you are communicative and attentive. You have a great ability to work independently under time pressure as well as in the long term, and you are results-oriented, responsible, and meticulous. You work well in a team but also have a good ability to work independently within your area of responsibility. You can quickly see connections and have a holistic perspective, but also have the ability to discern details. You can quickly adapt and shift focus when conditions change.

Understanding and interest in the relationship between operations and resources is a prerequisite for taking on the position and the department's tasks in the best way; the position requires a high degree of personal responsibility and initiative.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious:

• Professional officer with at least 10 years of experience. Preferably from the Air Force
• Knowledge of FM experience management
• Experience in exercise planning at the unit level
• Experience in tactical evaluation of units
• Tactical knowledge of the air combat forces' capabilities
• Experience with Exonaut+
• Knowledge of air defense systems 98 and/or 103

For inquiries about the position, contact:

Chief FV Training and Evaluation Department, Maj Tommie Sandström, 018-196855, [email protected]

For information about the recruitment process, contact:

HR Generalist Olivia Liw, phone 076-808 75 40

Union Representatives:

OFR/O Ärna Tim Björklund, phone 070-690 10 08
OFR/S Helena Lemnell via vx 018-19 60 00
SEKO Monika Danielsson via vx 018-19 60 00
SACO can be reached via vx 018-19 60 00

Other:

• Position: military, SO6/SO7 or OF 2
• Employment type: Permanent employment, a probationary period of 6 months applies in case of re-employment
• Work location: Uppsala
• Estimated start date: As soon as possible or by agreement
• Business trips with overnight stays may occur
• The position is classified in a security class, and a security clearance will be conducted

Application Deadline:

Welcome with your application by 2026-04-20. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suitable for the position.

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

Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Air Combat School is the Air Force's joint competence center for development and education. The Air Combat School has four joint Air Force schools and trains, among other things, future pilots within the Armed Forces. The Air Combat School operates in seven locations spread across the country and has its headquarters in Uppsala.

The Air Combat School constantly strives to develop how we solve assigned tasks and we are always ready to meet new challenges.

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 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. A security clearance with a background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment 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 personal letter must be attached. If you proceed in the employment process, always verified copies of certificates and diplomas must be presented.

Calls from external recruitment companies and salespeople are not welcome.