Vacant job

Are you interested in a civilian position in the Swedish Armed Forces? Do you want to help build Sweden's crisis and war preparedness? We have a place for you – The Flight Technical Unit is recruiting a Material Planner.

As a Material Planner and Technical Accountant, you work with monitoring the material flow of GSE (Ground Support Equipment). GSE can be individual tools or complete sets requiring calibration, various devices needing maintenance, measuring tools, and other equipment required for aircraft maintenance. You are a vital part of the development and maintenance of the squadron's and garrison's capabilities.

Flight Technical Unit 24. Flight Systems Section (FSS)

The Flight Systems Section (FSS) is responsible for the Management of Continuing Airworthiness (MCAO), which corresponds to the civilian Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO). The FSS is also responsible for the corresponding regulations regarding airbase material and flight safety material. The Flight Systems Section includes systems engineers, planning engineers, material planners, and technical accounting clerks. The section is part of the air operator's technical organization, functionally led by the central technical manager. You will support all the section's areas of responsibility over time, as well as the overall mission of the helicopter squadron.

Main Responsibilities

• Plan, drive, and monitor the material process within aviation material.
• Keep current material data in the flight system's operational data system up to date.
• Order component maintenance and modifications.
• Act as an advisory authority regarding deviations, corrective actions, technical orders, and other publications.
• Responsible for transport orders during planned maintenance.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure good planning that supports operations.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Relevant upper secondary education.
• Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.

Personal Attributes

You should be structured and organized. We prefer that you are results-oriented, driven, and forward-looking in your work. Good teamwork skills and a solution-oriented attitude are important, as the job involves contact with several different stakeholders. You must be able to work independently within your area of responsibility. It is also important that you can easily understand and adhere to regulations, as the management of flight stores is highly regulated.

Merits

• Experience with GSE (Ground Support Equipment).
• Experience and knowledge of aviation material or maintenance planning.
• Experience with operational monitoring systems, e.g., Fenix or SAP.
• Good ability to document and report in writing.
• Category B driver's license.

For the agency's mission to be successful, it is assumed that all employees act according to the existing code of conduct. The Swedish Armed Forces' code of conduct safeguards the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se)).

Other Information

Employment Type: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period for those not already employed by the agency.

Employment Level: Full-time.

Work Location: Linköping, Malmslätt. Business travel may occur, both nationally and internationally.

Employment Status: Civilian employment.

Start Date: 2026-08-01 or by agreement.

Information about the position and recruitment process

Information regarding the position can be provided by Per Randell, reachable 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 Swedish Armed Forces switchboard 013-28 30 00.

Application

We welcome your application by 2026-06-04. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter explaining 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 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 focus that can operate in missions in Sweden and internationally. Helicopter support is in demand for many tasks, such as personnel, material, or medical transports, command, reconnaissance, or guard duties. The Helicopter Wing therefore often participates in missions and exercises with other units, as well as providing support to society in various crisis situations.

Operating throughout 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 the Linköping Garrison, with two large units in Luleå (Kallax) and Ronneby (Kallinge).

Read more at www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/hkpflj).

Every day and every hour, our employees carry out missions 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 code of conduct based 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.

A position 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 certificates and documents must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.