Field Technician/Master Gunner - Kuwait
Location: ., KW, Kuwait
Date Posted:
Category: Skilled Trades/Mechanics/Technicians
Requisition ID: 13709
Career Level: Mid-Career
Remote Work Options: On-Site
Clearance Type: None
Job Description
- Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
- Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
- 401k Match (6%).
- Educational Assistance.
- 9-80 Work Schedule (This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
- Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.
- Provide instructions on the performance of operator level maintenance to include, but not limited to troubleshooting of the M1 Abrams series tank, and recognizing malfunctions and taking minor corrective action
- Provide input and support to program planning, schedules, lesson plans, program instructions and maintenance techniques for the development and execution of the assigned Master Gunner Course.
- Prepare and present classes supporting the scheduled Program of Instruction for the Master Gunner Course.
- A solid understanding and knowledge of Abrams organizational maintenance tasks, procedures and processes.
- Assist in administering performance examination and evaluation of students.
- Required to train according to the doctrine and lesson plans contained in the M1A1 and M1A2SEP
- Must be physically able to perform all the technical manual tasks required of a M1 Abrams series tank instructor, and /or tank crewman including PMCS procedures and 10 technical manual corrective actions on an Abrams tank
- US. Army Master Gunner Certification.
- Must have working knowledge of tank firing range operations including safety protocol.
- Must be knowledgeable in planning, development, execution and management of brigade level training exercises.
- 3-5 years of related work experience required instructor/training experience preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Prior military or GDLS operation instructions, lesson plan/POI development and execution of an instructor and field support actions are preferred
- Strong Abrams Tank Advanced experience, instructor qualification preferred
- Must pass the US Government Platform certification
- Must be a US person
- Ability to effectively communicate (both verbally & written) and interact with internal & external customers/clients
- Must have an overall understanding of customer contacts and relationships
- Ability to operate in a team and cross- functional environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications
- Ability to learn GDLS processes, products, and military technology
- Ability to contribute to the problem-solving process
- Must be able to meet the anthropometric size restriction (ASR) in the Standard Practice 2-644
Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems’ equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems (“GDLS”) provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
