Battery/Battalion Training Advisor (OAI instructor)

RTX • El Paso, MT

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The Battery/Battalion Training Advisor (BTA) Engineer provides technical field operational services for the UAE Patriot Technical Assistance program. The position advises and assists UAE Patriot Battalion (BN) and Fire Unit (FU) personnel with operational skills, software initialization, system databases, communication plans, and application of Patriot system software. The advisor supports work to keep the integrated Patriot system fully operational, including air-battle operations at BN and FU levels.

The BTA supports new-equipment and sustainment training through classroom instruction and practical exercises, including training on software (PDB) and hardware (sweeps) updates. The role also provides refresher operator training to battery and battalion personnel and, during modernization, gives technical advice on operational and tactical procedures. The advisor operates and manages practice-scenario exercises using Patriot ECS and ICC, participates in on-the-job training programs, and performs other duties as directed by the section officer.

At the training center, the individual delivers technical instruction using classroom and practical-exercise methods and is responsible for conducting courses, including examinations. The posting states that the position is located in Abu Dhabi, UAE, while the role is also identified as U.S.-based and onsite.

Requirements

• At least four years of experience in the PATRIOT Air Defense System.
• Directly related experience in the Patriot Evaluation Section and Patriot Tactical Operations at Battalion level or higher.
• Demonstrated experience with integrated Battalion and Fire Unit-to-Fire Unit operations.
• Demonstrated experience instructing Patriot organizational classes in the classroom and on tactical equipment or the Patriot Conduct of Fire Trainer in RSOP/Survey, March Order and Emplacement, System Initialization and Mapping, Air Defense Mission against Air-Breathing Threats and Tactical Ballistic Missiles, Guided Missile Reload, and ARTEP Battle Drills/Gunnery Tables.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Brigade/AADCOM-level TACSOPs and ability to assist with training on organizational-level system upgrades.
• Successful completion of the Patriot Operator and System Mechanic MOS 24T/14E/140E course conducted under U.S. Army TRADOC, or an equivalent course conducted by the Patriot Missile System Contractor.
• Current Secret security clearance; an active and transferable U.S. government-issued clearance is required before the start date, and U.S. citizenship is required for clearance eligibility.
• One of the following education and experience combinations: Bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience; Associate degree and eight years of experience; or high school diploma/GED and 12 years of related experience.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in international Patriot Foreign Military Sales programs.
• Experience living and working overseas.
• Working knowledge of integrated Patriot Battalion and Fire Platoon-to-Fire Platoon operations, including expertise with Patriot communication links.
• One year of collective training experience or assignment to a deployed Patriot Battalion in CONUS or OCONUS.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist Patriot Battalion and Fire Unit personnel in required operational skills.
• Assist with Battalion and Fire Unit operations software initialization, including preparation of system databases and communication plans.
• Provide expertise on Patriot system software initialization, operation, and training.
• Support tasks that ensure the integrated Patriot system is fully operational, including air-battle activities at Battalion and Fire Unit levels.
• Assist with new-equipment training and sustainment training through classroom instruction and practical exercises, including software (PDB) and hardware (sweeps) update training.
• Provide refresher operator training to battery and battalion personnel to maintain, improve, and upgrade their skills.
• Provide technical advice and assist battery personnel with operational and tactical procedures associated with the Patriot Missile System during modernization.
• Conduct and manage exercises using practice scenarios with Patriot ECS and ICC.
• Participate in on-the-job training programs.
• Provide technical instruction at the training center using classroom and practical-exercise teaching methods, and conduct courses including examinations.
• Perform other related duties as required or directed by the section officer.

Benefits

• Parental leave, including paternal leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Paid time off and holidays
• Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and applicable agreement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level