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Civil Helicopter Technician for 1st Helicopter Squadron

As a helicopter technician in the Swedish Armed Forces, you will be a vital part of a successful team within a rapidly growing agency. Together with competent and dedicated colleagues, you will take on responsibility, development, and challenges. All of this with an employer that encourages work-life balance and good health.

1st Helicopter Squadron / 12th Service Platoon

The 1st Helicopter Squadron is based in Luleå and its main task is to conduct land-based helicopter operations. Currently, approximately 120 employees work at the squadron, handling Helicopter 14 (NH90). In 2028, we will transition to Helicopter 16 (Blackhawk). The position is located at the 114th Air Maintenance Company / 12th Service Platoon, which performs maintenance on the helicopter system throughout the entire spectrum of conflict on varying locations.

Main Responsibilities:

As a helicopter technician, you will perform maintenance on Helicopter 14/NH90. You will work in a team carrying out maintenance tasks of varying complexity. The duties include base maintenance, encompassing both preventive maintenance in the form of calendar- and operating-time-generated measures, as well as troubleshooting and corrective maintenance. You will work both independently and together with military personnel from the unit. The role may involve being assigned specialist competence for specific maintenance tasks, such as borescope inspections or composite repairs. You will be war-placed as a civil helicopter technician. The work involves some travel within Sweden and may include work abroad.

Qualifications:

• Basic examination EASA Cat B1
• Good knowledge of English (as work manuals and reporting are conducted in English)
• Swedish citizenship

Desirable Qualifications:

• Basic training EASA Cat B1, B1:3, B2
• Experience in aircraft maintenance on helicopters or fixed-wing aircraft
• Military basic training

Personal Attributes:

You are meticulous, driven, and engaged, with a strong focus on safety. You work independently under your own responsibility and have good teamwork skills. You are flexible and open to tasks in areas outside your specific expertise. Good physical fitness is required, as the position involves war placement.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

Information about the position can be obtained from:

Fk Svenja Brandenstein Kimmel 0920-23 40 00 (Switchboard)

Union Representatives:

Swedish Defence Union, Caroline Nilsson

OFR/O, Mats Häggström

OFR/S, Christoffer Willers

SACO, Kajsa Ljungberg

SECO, Urban Hellqvist

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

Other:

Employment type: Permanent employment, starting with a six-month probation period

Work location: Luleå

Salary: Individual salary setting applies

Expected start date/accession: By agreement

A CV and cover letter must be attached to the application; be prepared to provide references.

Copies of certificates from completed education and proof of qualifications/certificates must be attached.

Application deadline:

We welcome your application no later than 2026-08-01

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, capable of operating 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 Air Base 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 contributions that affect the lives of others, both big and small, both at home and around the world.

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is a strong value foundation 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.

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. 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.