With a combination of research and development, UMS Skeldar offers an advanced helicopter platform for the defense industry and civil operations. Together we create a culture focusing on Communication, Trust and Commitment. We like to have fun together and we know that our team is our greatest asset. Here, our employees are encouraged to constantly develop and grow to their full potential.

You will be part of the Flight Operations Department, which consists of 25 team members whose main focus is on conducting functional tests, development test flights of new systems, demonstration flights, type training and delivery to customers. As a Technical Manager, you will be responsible for the maintenance and airworthiness of the system and work together with the Flight Manager, Training Manager as well as the operational teams. Mainly with Technicians, but also together with Remote Pilots and Flight Test Engineers.

You will start your position with a solid education where you will learn all about the Skeldar V-200 and the the company’s processes.

In the role of Technical Manager, you will:

• Lead the technical expertise on our complex UAV
• Ensure that technicians have the right education, knowledge, and conditions to carry out maintenance, modification, functional test, and flight test
• Be responsible for the maintenance and airworthiness of helicopters, remote pilot stations and associated systems
• Support our Development department, Quality department in technical solutions, suggestions, and investigations
• Report to the Head of Flight Operations
  

At UMS Skeldar, every day offers new challenges and the position as a Technical Manager includes travel both domestically and internationally. Here you get a unique chance to become part of a senior team with a high work motivation and be involved in developing the future Unmanned Aerial System (UAS).

Does it sound interesting? Apply today!

Are you the one we are looking for?
We place great emphasis on personal qualities and for you to thrive as well as possible, we are looking for you who are responsible, communicative, self-motivated and can collaborate with others.

To be successful in this role, we see that you are a licensed technician (B1 and preferable B2) with relevant work experience. It is an advantage if you have experience in leading a technical organization and/or continuing airworthiness organization. All experience with any of the following regulations is valuable: CAMO, PART-M, PART-145.

For this position, high demands are placed on Swedish and English in speech and writing.

A category B driver's license is required.

We offer:

• A unique opportunity to be part of a fast-growing company
•  A dynamic workplace where no two days are the same
•  A high-tech product that is currently at the forefront of the market
•  A familiar work culture characterized by spirit of cooperation and high commitment
  

More information:

• Workplace: Linköping
• Type of employment: Full-time
• Start: Immediately with regard to notice period
• Travel: Occurs frequently, both domestically and internationally.

For employment within UMS Skeldar, it is required that you will be approved in accordance with the Swedish Protective Security Act. For some roles with certain security-sensitive activities it may require certain citizenship.

We process applications on an ongoing basis. We look forward to your application!