Role and ResponsibilitiesAbout the roleWe are looking for experienced former Naval Operations Officer who has served onboard modern midsized or larger naval warships, to join our Instructor team where you will be responsible for the design, 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 includeAssisting 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 trainingInstruct/provide SME (subject matter expertise) in operations subjects within their specialist fieldKnowledge transfer (train the trainer)Coordinator of collective training events, e.g. Flotilla or task group exercises, which includes preparation, briefing, debriefing and post-processing/follow-upScenario development and maintenance of the scenario libraryPresenter / Moderator of Tactical Floor exercisesExercise Controller or role player in support of Command Team & course training in Tactical simulators.Assisting with the development of training references and courses for new navigation systems.Supervising UAE instructor training and maintaining the currency of instructor knowledge and qualifications.Personal AttributesAside from excellent knowledge/experience in his 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, though of very high personal and professional standardsAbility to work with minimal direction, to maintain a focus on the aim and to adapt a plan when it appears not to be workingAn excellent ability to forge relationships across all ranks and within a complexcross-cultural environmentAstute and perceptive communicatorPhysically fit and of sound military bearingUnderstanding of and interest in Arabic culture and sensitivity to the MuslimenvironmentQualificationsEssentialPrincipal Warfare Officer/Senior OperationsRank / NCO (or equivalents)Fluent English (Speaking and writingDesirableUnderstanding and familiarity with SATColloquial ArabicExperienceEssentialRecent experience in modern warships (FS/FF/DD/CV)Computer literate (standard IT hard-/software: PC,MS Windows, MS Office)DesirableCommand experienceSea Training Staff SeariderMinimum 2 years instructional experience as ainstructor at a Naval / Sea Training EstablishmentRecent experience in the Middle EastPosition TypeRegularCAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.Equal Employment OpportunityAt CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. With no exception.As captured in our overarching value "One CAE", we’re proud to work as one passionate, boundaryless and inclusive team.At CAE, all employees are welcome regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity or age.
