OAI - Training advisor- UAE

Prattwhitney; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Healthcare

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Child/adult backup care offerings

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Technical Support Engineer for the UAE Patriot Technical Assistance program. The role involves providing technical field operational services and requires a minimum of four years of experience with the PATRIOT Air Defense System, along with active Secret clearance.

Responsibilities include training personnel, supporting operations and tactical procedures, and conducting exercises. The position offers competitive compensation and various benefits including healthcare and flexible work schedules.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years experience in the PATRIOT Air Defense System.
• Experience with tactical operations in the Patriot Evaluation Section.
• Current Secret Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Advise training of Patriot Battalion and Fire Unit personnel.
• Support operational skills training and software initialization.
• Conduct management of exercises with the Patriot ECS and ICC.

Skills

PATRIOT Air Defense System experience

Experience instructing PATRIOT organizational classes

Knowledge of Brigade/AADCOM level TACSOPs

Communication skills

Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years related experience

Associate’s Degree with 8 years experience

High School Diploma/GED with 12 years experience

Job description

Position

Organizational Activities Interface (OAI)/Technical Support Engineer – responsible for providing technical field operational services for the UAE Patriot Technical Assistance program.

Location

Abu Dhabi, UAE (short‑term assignment).

Security Clearance

Active Secret clearance required on day one.

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist training of Patriot Battalion (BN) and Fire Unit (FU) personnel in required operational skills.
• Assist with BN/FU operation software initialization, system database formulation, and communication planning.
• Provide expertise on system software application, including initialization, operation, and training.
• Support tasks that ensure the integrated Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept of Target (PATRIOT) System is fully operational at BN and FU levels.
• Assist with new equipment training and sustainment, both classroom and practical exercises, including software (PDBs) and hardware (sweeps) update training.
• Support UAE military personnel in system refresher operator training for battery and battalion personnel.
• Provide technical advice and assist with operational and tactical procedures for the Patriot Missile System.
• Conduct operation and management of exercises utilizing practice scenarios with the Patriot ECS and ICC.
• Participate in on‑the‑job training (OJT) programs and other related duties as directed by the section officer.
• Provide technical instruction and training at the training center using conference and practical exercise methods, including examination administration.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of four years experience in the PATRIOT Air Defense System.
• Directly related experience in the Patriot Evaluation Section and Battalion‑level tactical operations.
• Demonstrated experience with integrated Battalion and Fire Unit (FU‑FU) operations.
• Experience instructing PATRIOT organizational classes in classroom and on‑tactical equipment (RSOP/Survey, March Order/Emplacement, System Initialization & Mapping, ADM, TBM, Guided Missile Reload, ARTEP).
• Knowledge of Brigade/AADCOM level TACSOPs and ability to train in organizational‑level system upgrades.
• Completion of Patriot Operator and System Mechanic MOS 24T/14E/140E under TRADOC or equivalent.
• Current Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of PATRIOT integrated battalion and Fire Platoon‑to‑Platoon operations, including communication links.
• One (1) year of collective training experience or assignment to a deployed PATRIOT Battalion in CONUS or OCONUS.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of related experience; or Associate’s Degree with 8 years of experience; or High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of related experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and total rewards package.
• Healthcare, wellness, retirement, and other work/life benefits.
• Parental leave (including paternal).
• Flexible work schedules and educational assistance.
• Child/adult backup care offerings.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws.