Vacant job

Are you interested in working with the Flight Technical Unit/Battalion of the Helicopter Wing? Do you want to be a key 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 important parts of the operations? We now have a position for you. We are looking for a structured and collaborative Planning Officer for the Flight Technical Unit (FTE) who wishes to contribute to the unit's overall planning activities, primarily regarding wartime unit planning.

The Flight Technical Unit belongs to the Helicopter Wing in Linköping but has operations in three locations. The role of Planning Officer is part of the staff and is based in Linköping.

Main Responsibilities

The role of Planning Officer plays a crucial part in the unit. The work involves analyzing and processing the current situation, as well as incoming changes, to implement these within the organization.

You must be able to create an overview of future phases to generate orders and decision support materials for the unit's leadership. Writing orders and producing other documents is a central task, requiring the ability to express yourself well both verbally and in writing, as well as understanding what is important in higher command orders, directions, and directives.

As the unit is newly established, you as a Planning Officer have the opportunity to influence your role, both based on leadership needs and your own professional expertise.

Qualifications

• Professional Officer (Yrkesofficer)
• Valid driver's license for passenger cars
• Current experience leading or participating in projects
• Good computer skills and experience with the Office suite
• Good ability to express yourself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English

Personal Attributes

We are looking for someone who is structured, responsible, and analytical. You have good collaboration skills while being able to work independently and take initiative. The role requires the ability to prioritize tasks even during periods of high tempo.

Meritorious

• Experience with staff work at wing, battalion, or squadron level
• Experience in public sector or authority work

Other

Employment type: Permanent military appointment

Employment level: 100%

Work location: Linköping

Start date: As soon as possible

Service level: SO7/OF2

The position requires physical fitness, travel for official duties, participation in training, and exercises within the wartime organization.

Information about the position

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

Union Representatives

Försvarsförbundet, Christoffer Willers

OFR/O, Mats Häggström

SACO, Anneli Helmersson

SEKO, Urban Hellqvist

All reachable via the switchboard: 010-82 51 000

Application:

Please submit your application and CV by 2026-08-14. In your application, please explain why you are suited for this position and attach certificates from completed training as well as proof 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 security missions. The Helicopter Wing therefore often participates in missions and exercises with other units, as well as supporting 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 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 efforts 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. Employment with us involves placement in a security classification. 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 hiring process, certified copies of certificates and documents must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.