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Training Unit at the Air Warfare School is recruiting Training Officer (SO 7)

Do you want a job that makes a difference? Then the Swedish Air Force is for you! The Air Force offers a variety of professional opportunities in a unique environment where civilians, soldiers, and officers collaborate.

What the position offers

Here you will find varied tasks, ranging from practical work to shaping future visions. We are a cohesive team of both civilian and military staff, offering exciting tasks in the pleasant environment of Ärna Garrison. Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work are part of our offer.

About the unit

The Training Unit is a central part of the Air Warfare School (LSS) and collaborates closely with the General Staff, the Air Staff, defense schools, and air wings. Our task is to create conditions for the Air Force's future personnel and competence supply by leading, coordinating, quality assuring, and developing the training activities. We are part of Sweden's active defense effort.

About the position

As a Training Officer, you will work independently and in groups to develop and create training to ensure the Air Force's growth. Your main tasks include training implementation and planning for implementation. This requires an understanding of the current and future training systems and educational pedagogy within the Air Force.

As a Training Officer, you lead meetings and training sessions, produce reports on, and analyze today's and tomorrow's training systems, and contribute to the development of pedagogy within the Air Force.

The position requires that you can perform tasks independently and have a good ability to collaborate in groups, both remotely and physically. You have a strong desire to think new and innovative thoughts and a good ability to drive projects to higher authorities.

Qualifications

• Specialist Officer Degree
• Good ability to express yourself in Swedish, both orally and in writing
• Good ability to handle MS Office, primarily Word, Excel, SharePoint, and Outlook
• Manual B-driver's license

Personal qualities

You are structured and orderly with good collaboration skills. Independence and initiative are natural traits in you. You are service-oriented and have the ability to establish new contacts within and outside the organization. Interest and experience in training activities is an advantage. We are looking for unpretentious individuals ready to handle various tasks in a growing organization. Great importance will be placed on personal suitability.

Meritorious

• Post-secondary education and experience deemed meritorious by the employer
• Knowledge of work in SAP (PRIO)
• Experience from working with training activities
• Good knowledge of English, both orally and in writing

Information about the position can be provided by:

Recruiting Manager Niklas Sandström or Unit Manager Elin Ulriksson, reachable via switchboard 08-788 75 00 or [email protected].

For information about the recruitment process, contact:

HR Generalist Olivia Liw, reachable via switchboard 08-788 75 00

Union representatives:

• OFR/O Ärna Tim Björklund, tel 070-649 65 59
• OFR/S & The Defence Federation Helena Lemnell, tel 070-836 10 28
• SEKO Åsa Karlsson, reachable via switchboard 08-788 75 00
• SACO, reachable via switchboard 08-788 75 00

Other

• Position: Military, SO 7
• Employment type: Permanent, may start with a 6-month probationary period in case of re-employment
• Workload: Full-time
• Work location: Uppsala
• Travel with overnight stays may occur
• Start date: By agreement

Last date for application:

We welcome your application no later than 2026-08-24. Your application must include a CV and a cover letter. In the cover letter, we want you to explain 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:

The Air Warfare School is the Air Force's joint competence center for development and training. The Air Warfare School has four joint Air Force schools and trains, among others, future pilots within the Swedish Armed Forces. The Air Warfare School has operations in seven locations spread across the country and is headquartered in Uppsala.

The Air Warfare School constantly strives to develop how we solve assigned tasks, and we are always ready to meet new challenges.

In the Swedish Armed Forces, there is 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. Security clearance with register check will be conducted before 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 personal 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.