Support Rifleman on 182 RaL Platoon for F 16

Did you enjoy working at the group level as a soldier and like being out in the field? Then a position with us might be something for you. F 16 is expanding and we are now looking for new colleagues who want to be part of our development journey! The Radio Platoon is recruiting soldiers for support rifleman, vehicle driver, and communications roles. About the Unit The Sensor Company, part of the Swedish Air Force's command and control and air surveillance battalion, is mobile and tasked with densifying, supplementing, and replacing infrastructure for aircraft radio and radar with mobile systems. The company can at short notice reinforce radar coverage, aircraft radio coverage, and communications at strategic points throughout the country. Main Tasks As a soldier in the Radio Platoon, you will be part of a group of soldiers and specialist officers. Your colleagues in the group consist of technicians, combat medics, vehicle drivers, support riflemen, and rope access workers. Your group leader is a specialist officer. Thus, there is high and diverse expertise in the group and opportunities for development are good in daily work. The group has considerable freedom in how they solve their tasks. As a support rifleman, you will operate weapon systems such as KSP 58 and KSP 90. You form the main part of the group's capability in searches and extractions. You will also gain basic knowledge of the platoon's specific systems and how they function and are handled. You will have the opportunity to conduct physical training during work hours, both individually and as a group. Daily operations are conducted primarily at Uppsala Garrison. However, the company's tasks may require the group to carry out work anywhere in Sweden. During these assignments, you and your group often work far from other parts of the company. Within the Swedish Armed Forces, we always work as a team. Our organization is built on cooperation, adaptability, and shared responsibility for the whole. This means we are all prepared to support each other, sometimes even outside our own areas of expertise and comfort. Therefore, as an employee, you may sometimes face new types of tasks. This is a natural part of working in the Swedish Armed Forces and serves both the agency and employee development well, and you will never be given a task you are not given the conditions to accomplish. REQUIREMENTS Qualifications Completed military basic training with passing result Multitest 175p, Field Test 13:30 min Category B driver's license Personal Qualities The company you are applying to is relatively small, where you will collaborate with all parts of the company. Therefore, we are looking for individuals who have a positive view of people, enjoy working in small and tight-knit groups, see opportunities, and want to contribute their expertise toward a common goal. You also need to be able to work independently and take responsibility for your position and the group's shared equipment. You are prepared to further develop yourself in service to better contribute to the group's capability. You want to be involved in decision-making processes, but also be loyal to decisions made. Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability. MERITORIOUS Category C & CE driver's license Wheel loader training Experience working with technical systems Vehicle mechanic Experience with support weapons For the agency's mission to be successful, all employees are expected to act in accordance with the values that exist. The Swedish 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 Form: Fixed-term employment according to GSS/K agreement (6 years with possibility of extension up to 12 years). The Swedish Armed Forces applies a six-month probationary period for those not already employed by the agency. Full-time Employment Work Location: Uppsala. F 16 also has operations at other locations, which may result in occasional business travel. Working Hours: Primarily daytime. Evening and weekend duty may occur during exercise activities. Start Date: By agreement. Salary: Individual salary setting is applied. Position: Military. Information about the Position Recruiting Officer, Lt Emma Ytterbom Email: [email protected] Information about the Recruitment Process: HR Specialist, Sara Blom Email: [email protected] Trade Union Representatives OFR/O Ärna, Josefine Granberg phone 0505-45 10 00 (switchboard number) OFR/S, Daniel Modin, phone 0706-38 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 must include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are suited 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: Uppland 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 security of Uppsala Airport as well as training conscripts in several different positions in the Air Force. The unit also leads the 161st Command and Control and Air Surveillance Battalion, which directs fighter aircraft in the air and handles continuous surveillance of Swedish airspace. The unit operates from several locations throughout the country and is an important part of the growth period the Air Force is undergoing. The Swedish 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 benefits, and good balance between work and personal life. Employment with us involves placement in a security classification. Swedish citizenship is normally required. A security vetting with record check will be conducted before employment in accordance with Chapter 3 of the Security Protection Act. Employment entails an obligation to be placed in a wartime position. 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 with the employment application. If you advance in the employment process, certified copies of grades and certificates must always be presented. Calls from external recruitment firms and salespeople are not welcome.

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