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Patria is a trusted international provider of customer-centric defence, security and aviation life cycle support services and technology solutions with a strong growth strategy. For more information, please visit www.patriagroup.com.

Sustainment Solutions business area is responsible for, among other things, the sales, offering, and delivery of lifecycle support and software products. The business area also manages strategic partnerships with the Finnish Defence Forces and Patria’s authority business.

We are now searching for a

Planning Engineer – Helicopter Maintenance (EASA Part‑145)

📍 Location: Stockholm Arlanda

Patria Helicopters AB is looking for a Planning Engineer to strengthen our Production Support team within helicopter maintenance.

The role combines maintenance planning, engineering support, and technical coordination in a safety‑critical EASA Part‑145 environment, with close cooperation between production, engineering, and planning.

Role Overview

As a Planning Engineer in Production Support, you will support complex and non‑routine maintenance activities, contribute to well‑defined work scopes that comply with EASA Part‑145 and approved maintenance data, and provide technical support to production to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant maintenance execution.

Key Responsibilities

· Create and follow up Work Packs, milestone plans, and material lists

· Provide technical support to production during line and base maintenance

· Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support efficient processes

· Monitor demand, capacity, and material availability to support on‑time delivery

Qualification Requirements

· Engineering degree in Aeronautics, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent competence through experience

· Minimum 5 years of work experience, including at least 2 years in an MRO environment

· Experience within aircraft structures is an advantage

· Experience as a licensed aircraft maintenance engineer is highly valued

Skills & Attributes

· Team player with strong organisational skills and problem‑solving abilities

· Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time efficiently

· Solid knowledge of EASA Part‑145 regulations

· High attention to detail and ability to manage complex technical information

· Good communication skills and ability to work across functions

· Structured, proactive, and solution‑oriented approach to work

· Proficient in Microsoft Office

· Fluent in English and Swedish, spoken and written

Why Join Patria Helicopters?

You will be part of a dedicated Production Support team in a technically challenging and highly regulated helicopter maintenance environment, where your contribution directly supports flight safety and operational excellence.

Other Information

· You must be eligible to work in Sweden

· Employment is subject to an approved background check by the Swedish National Police

· Applications are accepted only via the designated application link

· Selection and interviews will take place on an ongoing basis

We offer you 

You have a chance for a long and versatile career with Patria’s unique products and services. In this position, you will have a great opportunity to impact Patria’s international growth and be part of steering our way into the future. 

We offer you personnel benefits, such as an annual performance bonus and vast employment benefits. We have a comprehensive occupational health, which includes e.g. specialists. We also offer free time accident insurance.

Would you like to be part of our story?

You can submit your application through our recruitment system. Please apply by 11.5.2026. We review applications during the application period and selections will be made as soon as suitable candidates are found. Please note that we do not process applications sent by email.

For more information about the position, please contact Marja Salminen, ext-marja.salminen@patriagroup.com.

We will process your information confidentially. A security clearance and a drug test will be conducted for the selected candidate.

Why work with us?

1. Securing society: We are proud to advance national and international security. It requires a responsible attitude and excellence that guarantees reliability in all conditions

2. You have an impact: At Patria, you have an impact in the content of your work, career development, your clients’ and the whole company's success. You can be as good as you can ever be.

3. Focus on the essential: Do what you love and see the results of your work. You are crucial to us. We want you to be well and live a full life.

4. A great bunch of people: We work in innovative and energetic teams where smiling is allowed. We believe that the best results are achieved in a good atmosphere.