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Are you interested in working with the Flight Technical Unit/Battalion of the Helicopter Wing? Do you want to be an important part of the Swedish Armed Forces' helicopter capability?

Do you want to work in a technical and dynamic environment where structure, coordination, and service are key parts of the operations? We now have a position for you. We are looking for a responsible and structured administrator for the Flight Technical Unit (FTE) who wants to contribute to supporting and developing the daily administrative work within the unit/battalion.

The Flight Technical Unit belongs to the Helicopter Wing in Linköping but has operations in three locations. As an administrator, your base will be in Linköping, and you will be part of the FTE staff. In addition to Linköping, you will also provide administrative support to operations in Luleå and Ronneby.

Main Responsibilities

The role of administrator plays a crucial part in the unit. Your main responsibility is to support leadership, staff, and managers with administrative tasks. The unit is newly established, which means that as an administrator, you have the opportunity to influence your role, both based on leadership needs and your own professional expertise.

Below are examples of tasks:

• Coordination of meetings, training, and travel
• Support for managers and employees in administrative matters such as work time planning
• Ordering accommodation, meals, and other supplies for exercises
• Handling email, phone, and internal communication as well as document registration

Qualifications

• Upper secondary education or other education/experience deemed equivalent by the employer
• Valid driver's license (car)
• At least 3 years of experience in administrative work
• Good computer skills and experience with the Office suite
• Good verbal and written communication skills in Swedish and English

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is meticulous, responsible, and service-oriented. You have good collaboration skills while being able to work independently and take initiative. The role requires you to be structured, flexible, and able to prioritize tasks even during periods of high tempo.

Merits

• Experience with the Swedish Armed Forces' various IT systems such as PRIO and VIDAR
• Experience in public sector or authority work
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety work

Other Information

• Employment type: Permanent position with a six-month probationary period
• Full-time: 100%
• Location: Linköping
• Start date: As soon as possible
• Position level: Civilian

The position requires physical fitness, completion of official travel, participation in training, and exercises within the wartime organization (in the role of administrator).

Information about the position

Alexander Öhgren Wahlund, reachable via switchboard: 010-82 51 000

Trade Union Representatives

Swedish Defence Workers' Union, Christoffer Willers
OFR/O, Mats Häggström
SACO, Anneli Helmersson
SEKO, Urban Hellqvist
All reachable via switchboard: 010-82 51 000

Application:

Please submit your application and CV by 2026-07-31. In your application, please explain why you are suitable for this position and attach certificates from completed education as well as certificates of qualifications/certificates.

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 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 but also as 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 Linköping Garrison, with two large 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 other people's lives, both big and small, both at home and around the world.

The Swedish Armed Forces have 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.

An employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. A security investigation 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 recruitment process, certified copies of certificates and documents must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.