Vacant job

The Special Flight Squadron in Linköping at Skaraborg Air Force Base conducts flight operations with radar and signals intelligence aircraft, transport aircraft, aircraft maintenance services, and continued airworthiness work. The squadron is an operational unit and can be deployed for missions both nationally and internationally with short notice.

Main Responsibilities

The main task of the Special Flight Company is to ensure the Special Flight Squadron's need for airworthy aircraft over time: Fpl 102 (Gulfstream GIV) and Fpl 100 (Saab 340). The position is part of the Special Flight Company's Material Platoon.

The Material Platoon handles part of the squadron's logistics and technical support. The platoon's tasks are mainly divided into two parts: 1) stores and material services, and 2) technical maintenance of vehicles and equipment. The role involves a flexible, nuanced, and service-oriented approach where, as Deputy Platoon Commander, together with the Platoon Commander, you are a key player in the planning, execution, and follow-up of the platoon's activities.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Completed upper secondary education
• Category B driver's license for manual transmission
• Good knowledge of English in speaking and writing
• Good familiarity with working in a digital computer environment, including the Office package
• Good physical fitness
• Swedish citizenship

Personal Qualities

We use several data systems to work systematically with inventory management and flight safety. The work is highly regulated, meaning you should be able to read, understand, and adhere to regulations. Good teamwork skills and a service attitude are essential as the job involves contact with many different actors. You are engaged, proactive, and want to achieve results with high quality, as well as having a high level of safety awareness. Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

We also expect you to be a good representative of the Swedish Armed Forces and support their core values (see http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/ (http://www.forsvarsmakten.se/)). Great importance will be attached to personal suitability.

Merits

• Officer training in logistics or alternatively technical service.
• Experience and competence in aircraft maintenance, logistics, or technical service.
• Experience in a leadership position in the Swedish Armed Forces.
• Extended driving license categories / driver's license C/CE and forklift or wheel loader.
• Good knowledge of PRIO, FENIX, or LIFT systems.

Other Information

Employment Type: Permanent. The Swedish Armed Forces apply a six-month probationary period for those not already employed by the authority.

Employment Degree: Full-time

Location: Linköping

Start Date: As soon as possible according to agreement

Position Level: SO 6-7

Salary: We apply individual salary setting.

Contact Person

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Wilma Forssander, 010-827 70 00 (switchboard).

Union Representatives

Officersförbundet OFR/O, Patrik Karlsson
Försvarsförbundet OFR/S, Per Gunnarsson
SACO, Ulf Svensson
SEKO, Magnus Krantz

All can be reached via FM switchboard 010-825 10 00

Last Day for Applications

Please submit your application no later than 2026-09-30. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you 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:

Skaraborg Air Force Base is a versatile and unique air force base. Here you find combat aircraft as well as the Swedish Armed Forces' combined resource of transport and special aircraft. We conduct basic and position training for conscript recruits and train all Swedish and foreign Gripen pilots. The unit also participates in many missions. In Sweden, the operations are located in Såtenäs, Malmen, Arlanda, and Karlsborg. Abroad, we are responsible for Gripen support in Thailand and for the Swedish personnel at the international transport cooperation Heavy Airlift Wing in Hungary.

Read more at https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/f7 (https://www.forsvarsmakten.se/f7)

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.

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

An employment with us involves placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required.

A security investigation 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 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.

Talks from external recruitment agencies and salespeople are declined.