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About the Squadron

The Air Force Flight Squadron conducts strategic air transport with the mission to, among other things, transport the Head of State and the country's highest civilian and military leadership. Air operations are conducted year-round to all corners of the world with high demands on availability and safety.

The squadron is now entering an intensive and exciting development phase. In 2026, we will upgrade from the current air transport system TP102 to the state-of-the-art system TP106 - Global 6500.

At the same time, there is a clear direction for our operations to grow, so that in the long term, it will also serve as the platform for the Swedish Armed Forces' next generation of airborne command and control and surveillance capabilities with the S106 - Global Eye.

We are now looking for you who want to help build this organization from the ground up – a journey that broadens today's strategic air operations with both an operational and tactical role in air defense.

Main Responsibilities

The role of Expedition Officer involves leading the expedition service and supporting the squadron in expedition and archive services. This entails continuous document and case management, with the task of reporting on, handling, and making public records available, including those subject to confidentiality.

As an Expedition Officer, you will also supervise staff assistants at the squadron's expedition office.

Qualifications

• Education in administration, registry, or equivalent as assessed by the employer.
• Upper secondary school diploma with passing grades.
• The work presupposes very good computer skills and good knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Good ability to express yourself in speech and writing, both in Swedish and English.
• Category B driver's license for manual transmission.
• Swedish citizenship and approved security and background check.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is meticulous, structured, service-oriented, and has a good ability to collaborate and interact with other people. The tasks will be varied, and you must be able to take initiative and take responsibility for the completion of tasks yourself.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Merits

• Professional experience as a registrar or equivalent experience as assessed by the employer.
• Previous professional experience in the Swedish Armed Forces or other government agencies.
• Knowledge of the Swedish Armed Forces' administrative support systems, e.g., PRIO/SAP, VIDAR, SHAREPOINT.
• Experience in leading and distributing work in staff-like environments.

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

Other Information

Employment type: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces apply a 6-month probationary period for those not already employed by the agency.

Employment level: Full time

Work location: Arlanda

Date of commencement: As soon as possible according to agreement

Employment category: Civilian

The position entails requirements for physical and mental capacity, conducting business trips, participating in training and exercises within the wartime organization. Physical training is part of the job duties. Since both the position and job duties are linked to a wartime organization, you will also be assigned to wartime duties. This means, among other things, that you will receive training on what is expected of you during heightened readiness.

Contact Persons

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Eduardo Cornejo Aravena, tel. 08-788 75 00 (switchboard).

Union Representatives:

Officersförbundet OFR/O, Jan Möller

Försvarsförbundet OFR/S, Per Gunnarsson

SACO, Ulf Svensson

SEKO, Erling Svensson

All can be reached via the switchboard at tel. 08-788 75 00.

Last Day for Applications

Please submit your application by 2026-06-11. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter, where we want you to motivate 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:

Skaraborg Wing is a versatile and unique air wing. Here you find combat aircraft as well as the Swedish Armed Forces' combined resource of transport and special aircraft. We conduct basic and position-specific training for conscript recruits and train all Swedish and foreign Gripen pilots. The unit also participates in many operations. In Sweden, the operations are located in Såtenäs, Malmen, Arlanda, and Karlsborg. Abroad, we are responsible for Gripen support in Thailand and for the Swedish personnel at the international transport air cooperation Heavy Airlift Wing in Hungary.

Read more at https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/f7 (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/f7)

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 system 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.

An employment with us entails placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

A security investigation with background check will be conducted before employment according to Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be assigned to wartime duties. The employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position.

A CV and personal 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.