Battery Battalion Training Advisor (OAI Instructor)

About the role

The Battery Battalion Training Advisor (BTA) Engineer provides technical field operational services for the UAE Patriot Technical Assistance program in Abu Dhabi. The BTA advises and assists in training Patriot Battalion and Fire Unit personnel in operational skills, and acts as an instructor at the training center, including conducting courses and examinations.

Key responsibilities

• Advise and assist in training Battalion and Fire Unit personnel in operational skills
• Help initialize operation software, including formulating system databases and communication plans
• Provide expertise on system software application (initialization, operation and training)
• Support tasks that keep the integrated Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept of Target (Patriot) system fully operational at Battalion and Fire Unit levels
• Assist with new equipment and sustainment training, classroom and practical, including software (PDBs) and hardware (sweeps) updates
• Support UAE military personnel in system refresher operator training
• Provide technical advice and assist with operational and tactical procedures for the Patriot missile system during modernization
• Conduct exercises using practice scenarios with Patriot ECS and ICC, and participate in on-the-job training programs
• Instruct at the training center using conference and practical exercise methods, including examinations

Required profile

• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance (Secret) on day 1; U.S. citizenship is required
• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience, or Associate degree with 8 years, or high school diploma/GED with 12 years
• At least four years of experience in the Patriot air defense system, including Battalion-level tactical operations and Battalion-to-Fire Unit operations
• Experience instructing Patriot classes in RSOP/Survey, March Order and Emplacement, System Initialization and Mapping, Air Defense Mission, Guided Missile Reload, ARTEP battle drills and Gunnery Tables
• Knowledge of Brigade/AADCOM level TACSOPs and ability to support organizational system upgrades
• Completed the Patriot Operator and System Mechanic MOS (24T/14E/140E) or an equivalent course

Preferred qualifications

• Previous experience in international Patriot FMS programs and living/working overseas
• One year of collective training or deployment to a Patriot Battalion, and working knowledge of Patriot communication links
• Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

What we offer

• Compensation of 95,500 to 181,700 USD
• Healthcare, wellness, retirement and work-life benefits
• Parental leave, flexible work schedules, educational assistance and child/adult backup care
• Career development and recognition programs