Staff Assistant at 1618. Sensor Company to F 16

Försvarsmakten · Full-time

Uppsala, Sweden

Sweden's control of airspace depends on sensors and communications systems that are active around the clock. To support this, there are mobile systems to enhance radar and radio coverage where air warfare demands it. This is the Sensor Company's mission: to ensure that assigned systems are positioned where needed and deliver information to the air force's combat operations. About the Unit The Combat Battalion's Sensor Company is unique in solving its tasks. If you're looking for a technically-focused company with a unique mission and nationwide operational area, you've found the right place. The Sensor Company accomplishes its tasks regardless of threat level, which requires maintaining basic soldier skills to be able to perform tasks everywhere, at any time. The company's two platoons currently handle the tactical radar systems PS-871 and PS-861, and the air radio systems TMR30B and TMR50. Solving these tasks requires a broad range of capabilities such as mast and tower work, heavy vehicle operations, and system training; in addition to common soldier service. Main Responsibilities As a staff assistant in the company, you are part of the company leadership. Day-to-day, you are primarily a chief of staff support where you assist the company leadership with handling and follow-up of matters and administrative support. Beyond this, you assist others in the company staff and platoon leadership with the same competencies. During operations, you follow the company leadership and staff to the command post. You assist the company leadership with monitoring the operational groups' task completion and status, and assist staff members with their tasks where you can. The company's operations are broad in scope, which means that in addition to your primary duties, you can develop competencies in fields relevant to the company. Competencies and qualifications that may be relevant include driver's licenses for trucks and wheel loaders, establishing and maintaining generators, climbing, or medical care. Within the Armed Forces, we always work as a team. Our organization is built on collaboration, adaptability, and shared responsibility for the whole. This means we are all prepared to support each other, sometimes even outside our own area of expertise and comfort zone. Therefore, as an employee, you may occasionally be faced with new types of tasks. This is a natural part of working in the Armed Forces, which serves both the agency and the employee's development well, and you will never be given a task that you are not given the conditions to accomplish. REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Passed military basic training Field test 13:30, multitest 175p Class B driver's license Personal Qualities We are looking for someone interested in engaging in one of the Air Force's field companies where the focus is on heavy vehicles and systems with a high degree of field service. You are organized and want to contribute to the company's development. You are solution-oriented and can work both in groups and individually with the unit's objectives as your guideline. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. MERITORIOUS Military service training or service as a staff assistant GK Signal Protection User training Ra1444, MGSI, Tactical Driver qualifications: Lptgb, Tlb, Tslpv For the agency's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act in accordance with the values that exist. The Armed Forces' values uphold the equal worth of all people, justice and equality, and promote democracy and human rights (read more at http://www.forsvarsmakten.se). Other Information Employment Type Permanent employment. The Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not employed by the agency. Employment Level Full-time Work Location Uppsala. F 16 also has operations at other locations, which may involve occasional business travel. Work Hours Primarily daytime. Evening and weekend service may occur during training activities. Start Date As soon as possible, by agreement. Salary: We apply individual salary setting. Position: Military. Information about the Position Recruiting Manager, Dante Flodström Phone: 073-398 68 21 Information about the Recruitment Process: HR Specialist, Sara Blom Email: [email protected] Trade Union Representatives OFR/O Ärna, Tim Björklund, phone 070-649 65 59 OFR/S, Daniel Modin, phone 070-638 68 33 SACO, Eric Masser, phone 076-011 42 30 SEKO, Åsa Karlsson, phone 076-649 23 95 Application We welcome your application by October 23, 2026. Your application should include a CV and a cover letter where you explain why you are suited for this position. Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Armed Forces website. Information about the Armed Forces and the recruiting unit: Upplands Air Squadron, F 16, is headquartered at Uppsala Garrison. The unit is part of the Swedish Air Force and is responsible for the operation and protection of Uppsala Airport as well as training conscripts in various positions in the Air Force. The unit also leads the 161st Combat Control and Air Surveillance Battalion, which directs fighter aircraft in flight and maintains continuous monitoring of Swedish airspace. The unit operates from several locations in the country and is an important part of the growth period the Air Force is entering. The Armed Forces has a strong value base built on openness, results, and responsibility. Professional development and personal health are valued and encouraged. There are good opportunities for internal career mobility, fitness programs, and a good balance between work and private life. Employment with us entails placement in a security class. Swedish citizenship is usually required. A security clearance with record check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment includes an obligation to be placed for war service. Employment also includes an obligation to serve abroad. The meaning of this varies depending on the type of position. CV and a personal letter must be attached to the employment application. If you advance in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Contact from external recruitment companies and sales representatives is not welcomed.