Special Logistics Group (SLG) is the operational logistics resource within the Swedish Armed Forces' Special Operations Command (FMSF), with responsibilities in areas such as logistics management, host nation support, supply chain management, transport services, and technical services at both operational and tactical levels. SLG is also engaged in capability development for unmanned systems to meet the logistics needs of FMSF. SLG operates across the entire conflict spectrum with national as well as international missions alongside other parts of FMSF. SLG has units located in both Örebro and Skövde.
**Work with the Special Operations Forces - Swedish Armed Forces**
**Main Responsibilities**
As the troop commander for the UAV troop, you will work in a dynamic environment where material and method development is initially the focus. As troop commander, you will be involved in the recruitment, training, and further development of your unit's material, methods, and personnel. Analytical skills, creativity, flexibility, and strong leadership are essential to achieve the expected results. In the long term, once your unit is established, you will operate during missions and exercises both in Sweden and abroad.
Following the selection process, you will initially undergo a training phase for several months before joining one of our operational units.
**Qualifications**
- Completed officer training or specialist officer training
- Driver's license B
- Swedish citizenship
**Medical Requirements**
- No serious allergies
- No medical conditions requiring continuous or recurring medication/treatment
- Reduced color vision may be accepted
- Acceptable visual acuity, correction allowed
- Normal hearing
The position will be tested against requirements for flight service, but the above-mentioned level may be accepted.
**Desirable Qualifications**
- Previous service in a UAV unit
- Previous service as a commander with personnel responsibility
- Previous participation in material and method development projects
- Formal qualifications in UAV or other flight services
- Driver's license or military driver's license for heavy vehicles
- Completed international mission
- Good ability to express oneself verbally and in writing in Swedish and English
**Personal Attributes**
To thrive with us, you should possess good social skills, be perceived as secure and stable, and find it easy to collaborate in a team. You must also be stress-resistant, demonstrate good initiative, and be comfortable working independently.
Great emphasis will be placed on your personal suitability.
**Selection Process**
Those deemed suitable after the application process will be invited to selection tests. The selection tests are divided into two parts and will take place over approximately seven days at the end of March and in April 2026. The first part is a field exercise lasting three days. Those assessed as suitable after the first part will be invited to a second part, primarily testing the personal, psychological, and medical profiles. Information regarding working hours, travel, and equipment will be provided in connection with an invitation to the selection test.
**Other Information**
The position is a military appointment and requires approved officer or specialist officer training. The position is full-time, permanent, with a start date of August 1, 2026, and training commencing on August 3, 2026. The role involves recurring travel both domestically and internationally.
Work location: Örebro or Skövde.
**Application**
Applications must be written in Swedish and include a CV, a personal letter, a photo, contact details for at least two references, and attached copies of relevant civilian and military certificates/transcripts/assessment reports, including at least high school transcripts, certificates from GU, and function-specific training.
Upon submission of the application, records and results from previous applications may be reviewed. Applications will be continuously reviewed while the position is open. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The deadline for applications is January 16, 2026. Questions regarding the position can be emailed to:
[email protected]
Applications for this position will only be accepted via the Swedish Armed Forces' website.
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