Eitan propulsion systems technicianטכנאי מערכות הנעה איתן
What the Eitan propulsion systems technician role asks for, and what it holds
Eitan propulsion systems technicians maintain and repair the propulsion systems of the Eitan armored personnel carrier.
RearMen and women
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
- Kind of role
- Rear
- Open to
- Men and women
- Try-out
- Not needed
This is what the work of the role holds.
The Eitan is a wheeled armored personnel carrier developed in Israel by the Merkava and Armored Vehicles Directorate of the Ministry of Defense. It moves troops over rough terrain and carries automatic weapon systems.
Soldiers in the role are responsible for the Eitan's propulsion systems. They repair faults and carry out periodic servicing.
In the battalion, the soldier can receive a combat soldier certificate after completing Rifleman 03 basic training. The soldier is also qualified to drive the Eitan.
This is how the training for the role runs.
A 5-week course that teaches how to diagnose, monitor and repair faults in the Eitan.
This is what service in the role looks like.
Soldiers serve at bases across the country, in infantry battalions, the national armored maintenance group, and development and training units. The Eitan is now in use in Nahal battalions, so the majority of graduates are placed in Nahal.
The role also asks for a few more things.
- Membership in the technological reserve program.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Eitan propulsion systems technician role ask for?
The IDF names no profile or score for the role.
Who can serve as Eitan propulsion systems technician?
The role is open to men and women.
Is there a try-out for Eitan propulsion systems technician?
The IDF names no try-out for the role.
What does the training for Eitan propulsion systems technician hold?
A 5-week course that teaches how to diagnose, monitor and repair faults in the Eitan.
This page was written from the IDF's pages for future soldiers, read on 6 November 2026.
- The role's page on the IDF's site: Eitan propulsion systems technician
The requirements and screenings change from time to time, and the IDF's page for each role is the one that counts.