Training Instructor (Naval Operations)

About This Role

We are looking for experienced former Naval Operations Officer or Senior NCO who has served onboard modern midsized or larger naval warships to join our Instructor team. You will be responsible for the design and delivery and execution of a variety of training in our naval simulators, working alongside UAE Navy Officers and other expatriate Instructors.

This role is based at the Naval Doctrine and Combat Training Centre (NDCTC) for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Navy as the first element of a distributed and networked naval training system. The UAE NDCTC is located in Taweelah with future plans to connect to other distributed sites. The purpose-built NDCTC facility features a range of integrated ship simulation-based training suites, as well as maritime aircraft sensor stations to enable individual, team, whole-ship, and collective/joint mission training.

Responsibilities will include

• Assisting in the design, planning, accreditation, and execution of all individual training within the Operations Specialisations, in line with UAE Systems Approach to Training (SAT).
• Assessing and reporting on individual, team, and unit performance (if appropriate) in the conduct of relevant specialist training.
• Instructing/providing SME (subject matter expertise) in operations subjects within your specialist field.
• Knowledge transfer (train the trainer).
• Coordinating collective training events, e.g., Flotilla or task group exercises, including preparation, briefing, debriefing, and post-processing/follow-up scenario development and maintenance of the scenario library.
• Presenting/Moderating Tactical Floor exercises.
• Acting as Exercise Controller or role player in support of Command Team & course training in Tactical simulators.
• Assisting with the development of relevant doctrine, training references, and courses for new navigation systems.
• Supervising UAE instructor training and maintaining the currency of instructor knowledge and qualifications.

Personal Attributes

The position requires an experienced former Naval Operations Officer (PWO or ASuW/AAW/EW Officer or equivalent) or Operations Specialist Senior Rating/NCO, who has served onboard modern midsized or larger naval warships, to work alongside UAE Navy Officers and other expatriate Instructors. Aside from excellent knowledge/experience in your professional field, the Navy, and training in general.

Key personal attributes will include:

• Maturity, honesty, patience, persistence, and a good sense of humour.
• Personable nature, with very high personal and professional standards.
• Ability to work with minimal direction, maintain focus on the aim, and adapt a plan when it appears not to be working.
• An excellent ability to forge relationships across all ranks and within a complex cross-cultural environment.
• Astute and perceptive communicator.
• Physically fit and of sound military bearing.
• Understanding of and interest in Arabic culture and sensitivity to the Muslim environment.

Qualifications

Essential

• Principal Warfare Officer or Senior Warfare Operations Rank/NCO (or equivalents).
• Fluent English (Speaking and writing).

Desirable

• Command experience/Operations Room Manager experience.
• Understanding and familiarity with SAT.
• Colloquial Arabic.

Experience

Essential

• Minimum 8 years Naval experience in modern warships (FS/FF/DD/CV).
• Computer literate (standard IT hard-/software: PC, MS Windows, MS Office).

Desirable

• Sea Training Staff Searider.
• Minimum 2 years instructional experience as an instructor at a Naval/Sea Training Establishment.
• Recent experience in the Middle East.

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 diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.

If you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hr@cae.com.