Vacant job

F 16 is responsible for the Uppsala Garrison and the operation of Uppsala Airport. The wing is also responsible for the 24/7, year-round surveillance of Swedish airspace and leads the Swedish Air Force's combat aircraft in the air. You will become part of a military organization undergoing significant change and development due to the international situation and Sweden's NATO membership. F 16 is growing, and we are now looking for new colleagues who want to join our development journey!

About the Unit

215 Logistics Platoon is a newly established unit at 162 Air Base Battalion. The platoon falls under 1621 Air Base Company and will conduct recruitment, training, and exercises throughout the year to achieve an initial capability with 1-2 platoons of employed soldiers. The platoon will undergo continued development to eventually support both 162 Air Base Battalion and other ground & air units with supplies, transport services, medical care, technical services, and command.

Main Responsibilities

As a Staff Assistant at 215 Logistics Platoon, you are part of the platoon leadership and are responsible for operating the platoon's command post, both in daily operations and during exercises, deployments, and operations, as well as participating in relocations and transports. You support the platoon leadership with situation monitoring, reporting, compilations, signaling/telephony, digital situational awareness, and order production. In daily work, you collaborate closely with the platoon commander and deputy, providing administrative support for reports, preparations, compilations, task follow-up, bookings, & orders.

Within the Swedish Armed Forces, we always work as a team. Our organization is built on cooperation, adaptability, and a shared responsibility for the whole. This means we are all ready to support each other, sometimes even outside our own competence and comfort zones. Therefore, as an employee, you may occasionally face new types of tasks. This is a natural part of working in the Swedish Armed Forces, which benefits both the agency and the employee's development, and you will never be given a task without the necessary conditions to handle it.

REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications

• Completed basic military training with a passing grade, or GMU (General Military Training) plus previous service as GSS (General Service Soldier)
• Category B driver's license
• Good command of Swedish, both spoken and written
• Very good experience working with the Microsoft Office suite

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone with strong administrative skills, computer literacy, and excellent organizational skills. You are responsible and work well both independently and in small teams. To thrive in this position and at the unit, you should be curious about solving tasks and open-minded towards new assignments, training, and working methods. Personal suitability will be given great weight.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current experience working as a Staff Assistant, Staff Aide, or similar role
• Experience working with the Swedish Armed Forces' other digital support systems, e.g., PRIO
• Military permits and authorizations, especially for heavy trucks

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 protects the equal value of all people, justice, and equality, and promotes democracy and human rights (read more at http://www.forsvarsmakten.se).

Other

Employment Type: Fixed-term employment according to GSS/K agreement (6 years with possibility of extension up to 12 years). The Swedish Armed Forces may apply a six-month probationary period.

Employment Level: Full-time

Work Location: Uppsala. F 16 also has operations in other locations, which may involve occasional business travel

Working Hours: Mainly daytime. Evening and weekend duty may occur during exercise activities

Start Date: As soon as possible, by agreement

Salary: We apply individual salary setting

Position: Military

Information about the position:

Recruiting Manager, Marc Lanthier

Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Information about the recruitment process:

HR Generalist, Sara Blom

Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Union Representatives

OFR/O Ärna, Josefine Granberg tel 0505-45 10 00 (switchboard)

OFR/S, Daniel Modin, tel 0706-38 68 33

SACO, Eric Masser, tel 076-011 42 30

SEKO, Åsa Karlsson, tel 076-649 23 95

Application

We welcome your application by 2026-06-22. 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: Uppland Wing, F 16, is headquartered at the Uppsala Garrison. The unit is part of the Swedish Air Force and is responsible for the operation and surveillance of Uppsala Airport, as well as the training of conscripts in various roles within the Air Force. The unit also leads the 161st Combat Control and Air Surveillance Battalion, which controls combat aircraft in the air and manages the constant surveillance of Swedish airspace. The unit operates from several different locations in the country and is an important part of the growth period the Air Force is undergoing. 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 opportunities for internal career mobility, wellness programs, and a good work-life balance. 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.