Vacant job

Do you want to be part of building the Air Force's new base organization? Then a position at the staff of the Helicopter Wing's garrison battalion might be for you!

About the workplace

The 32nd Garrison Battalion is a support function within the Helicopter Wing and part of the wartime unit of the 3rd Air Wing. The battalion includes functions for logistics, healthcare, and education, with its main operational site in Linköping. The battalion consists largely of civilian employees and handles tasks across the entire spectrum of conflict.

The 32nd Garrison Battalion is a workplace in development, where new functions, units, and tasks are added over time.

Main responsibilities

As a planning officer, you will support the battalion commander with the planning of upcoming operations. The work mainly consists of planning the battalion's combined operations, either individually or as part of temporary planning teams, acting as the planning lead or as a resource within the team. You will be responsible for the long-term planning of the battalion's operations, and together with the personnel function, support the battalion commander in developing the battalion's organization and participate in planning the battalion's and wing's war plans.

Qualifications

• Professional Officer Education (SO 6-8)
• Good ability to communicate clearly in both speech and writing in Swedish and English
• Category B driver's license

Meritorious experience

• Experience working in Air Force base units
• Experience in staff work

Personal qualities

We are looking for you who have good collaboration skills and thrive in cooperation with others, while also having the courage and judgment to act on your own initiative when the situation requires it. You are driven, meticulous, and work towards development and improvement. Furthermore, you have the ability to lead and structure work even under time pressure, where operations often dictate the pace. The tasks place high demands on your ability to systematically handle and follow current regulations, as well as prepare cases for upcoming decisions.

Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

For information about the position and the recruitment process, contact:

C 32nd Garrison Battalion Erik Mohlander

HR Officer Paula Holmgren

All can be reached via switchboard 010-82 83 00

Trade union representatives:

OFR/O Mats Häggström

SACO Suzanne Ericsson

SEKO Urban Hellqvist

OFR/S Christoffer Willers

All can be reached via switchboard 010-82 83 00

Application

We welcome your application by 2026-09-30. Your application must 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 Swedish Armed Forces' website.

Information about the Swedish Armed Forces and the recruiting unit:

The Swedish Armed Forces' Helicopter Wing is a unit with both land and sea operational orientation that can operate in missions in Sweden and internationally. Helicopter support is in high demand, for example for personnel, material, or medical transports, command, reconnaissance, or guard duties. Therefore, the Helicopter Wing often participates in missions and exercises with other units, as well as providing support to society in various crisis situations.

Operating across Sweden, the breadth of tasks, and the wing's size 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 are also responsible for Malmen Airport and Linköping Garrison, with two major 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 efforts that affect other people's lives, both big and small, both at home and around the world.

In the Swedish 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 programs, and a good balance between work and private life.

Employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. Security clearance with register check will be conducted prior to employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be war-placed. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.

A CV and cover letter must be attached to the application for employment. If you proceed in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.