Patria Helicopters is now seeking a driven and committed Chief Technician who wants to work closely with operations and contribute to maintaining one of the country's most important aviation services in top condition. Are you a certified aircraft technician with extensive experience in helicopter maintenance? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are a strong team player, and communicate clearly and solution-oriented? Would you also like to help ensure the operational reliability of the Swedish police's helicopter fleet? Patria operates a business that plays a crucial role in Sweden's safety and security. Then the role of Chief Technician for SNP Line could be just right for you!
**About the Role**
As Chief Technician for SNP Line, you will spend most of your time at Patria Helicopters' main base in Stockholm–Arlanda, with regular travel to our stations across Sweden. The role reports directly to the Line & Base Maintenance Manager and is central to ensuring high availability in the SNP fleet.
**Your Main Responsibilities**
- Provide daily operational support and be the primary technical contact for SNP Line technicians at Arlanda and our remote stations. Occasionally, you will also act as a line technician as needed.
- Lead and follow up on the SNP Line operations to ensure high availability and manage AOG situations.
- Be the main contact for SNP CAMO regarding technical issues and component status.
- Collaborate with SNP Operations in planning maintenance activities.
- Coordinate resources and material needs internally at Patria, including issues related to components and any spare parts.
- Work together with OEMs and TC holders to manage technical matters alongside our Production Support department.
- Investigate and manage quality issues and reports related to SNP Line.
**Your Profile**
- Valid B1.3/B2/C license. Experience with Bell 429 and/or Bell 206 is an advantage.
- At least 15 years of experience as a certified technician, with a minimum of 10 years in line maintenance.
- Good knowledge of both Swedish and English, spoken and written.
- Ability to collaborate, create structure, and take initiative in an environment where technical skill and effective communication are crucial.
**We Offer You**
- The opportunity to work in a high-tech and socially important business where your skills make a real difference.
- An exciting and varied everyday life with challenging tasks.
- Opportunities for professional development and to work closely with some of the industry's most experienced colleagues.
- A work environment where team spirit, quality, and safety are at the center.
- Here, you will not just have a job — you will become an important part of a mission that contributes to safety throughout the country.
**Other**
- You must have the right to work in Sweden.
- The position requires an approved security clearance from the Security Police.
- We do not accept applications via email — applications are only accepted through our application form via the link in the advertisement.
- Selection is ongoing during the application period.
Does this sound like something for you? We look forward to your application as soon as possible – the deadline for applications is January 31, 2026, but we conduct selection and interviews continuously, and positions may be filled before then. In this recruitment, Patria Helicopters is collaborating with Thalamus. The responsible recruiter is Eva Baumgartner, who can be reached at 070-593 65 20 or
[email protected]. We welcome your application by January 31, 2026. Selection and interviews are ongoing. We look forward to getting to know you!