RPA Sensor Operator Instructor

CAE; Al Majma`ah; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A Defense & Security company is seeking a UAV Sensor Operator Instructor for their Basic UAS training in Saudi Arabia. This position involves providing academic and practical instruction using multimedia tools and courseware packages. Candidates should have extensive aviation and instructional experience, as well as strong capacity for customer engagement. The role is based near Al Majma`ah and aims to meet the training needs of military and civilian clients.

Qualifications

• Current military sensor operator or equivalent civil experience required.
• Minimum 2 years of instructional experience.
• 1000 hours minimum total flying/operating time.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in both academic and practical settings.
• Use multimedia tools for training delivery.
• Identify and support customer needs.

Skills

Military sensor operator experience

Instructor experience

Ability to read and interpret complex documents

Good oral and written communication

Strong customer orientation

Cultural awareness

Job description

Overview

Main purpose of the role: We welcome applications from UAV Sensor Operator Instructors for our Basic UAS training delivery program in Saudi Arabia. The UAV Sensor Operator Instructor will work as part of a team to provide academic and practical instruction in classroom environment. In this role you will use your extensive aviation experience, training experience, and varied computer skills (text & graphics), to develop, deliver, and maintain multi-media and computer-assisted courseware packages. This position is customer-facing and is focused on identifying and supporting customers’ needs and requests. Provides training to customers near Al Majmah’ah, Saudi Arabia. Delivers RPA system training in areas of expertise using a variety of instructional training aids in the classroom environment including the use of multimedia presentations (videos, slides, Power Point), system components and crew and group-based simulators.

Minimum Requirements

• Current/previously rated military sensor operator or with equivalent civil sensor/mission operator experience
• Previous experience as an instructor Sensor Operator (USAF specialty code “K”, RAF Q Qualifications or civilian equivalent)
• Minimum of 1000 hours total flying/operating time (simulated and/or live)
• Minimum of 2 years of instructional experience
• Ability to read, analyse, and interpret the most complex documents. Will be required to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries and feedback
• Ability to generate effective oral and written presentations and proposals on complex subjects

Desired Requirements

• Experience with a broad spectrum of sensor capabilities and with a broad range of UAV types, sizes, roles, complexity
• Flying/operating time on fixed wing UAV type(s)
• Instructional experience on fixed wing UAV types
• Ability to maintain cultural awareness and good relations with the customer
• Ability to adapt and innovate
• Ability to concentrate and work in a multicultural/multiagency environment
• Ability to maintain strong customer orientation under adverse circumstances
• Ability to respond to customer questions by carrying out research, leveraging team capabilities and delivering to an accurate and timely answer
• Ability to deal with some complex problems unsupervised
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure

Security/Administrative Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain an employment visa for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
• Work environment and physical demands: Work in a Defense & Security environment with appropriate dress, grooming and bearing standards
• Work in a classroom environment

Position Type

Regular

CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CAE is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by local laws.

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