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JetBlue

Low-cost airline with enhanced in-flight entertainment

First Officer

Passenger Transport DrivingPosted on Oct 6

Full-timeOrlando, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or General Education Development (GED) diploma is required.
A valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with unrestricted airplane category and multiengine class ratings is required.
At least 1,500 hours of total time, including at least 500 hours in fixed-wing airplanes, is required.
A current FAA First Class Medical Certificate is required.
A valid Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiotelephone Operator's Permit is required.
The candidate must possess a U.S. passport or a U.S. permanent residence card with a foreign passport and applicable visas that permit unrestricted travel to all JetBlue destinations. Passports must have at least six months of validity remaining at application, and travel documents must remain valid throughout training and employment.
Three reference letters from pilots who can personally attest to the candidate's flying skills are required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and effective use of browsers, including iOS, is required.
The candidate must be fluent in written and spoken English.
The candidate must be able to adhere to JetBlue Flight Crewmember and First Officer Crewmember Uniform Appearance Standards.
Knowledge of basic computer and electronic tablet devices is required.
The candidate must be able to read and comprehend guidance in required manuals.
The candidate must be able to work varying schedules, including reserve duty, weekends, evenings, holidays, and last-minute drafting.
A valid United States driver's license and a driving record that meets JetBlue Insurance Standards are required.
The candidate must pass a ten-year background check and pre-employment drug test.
The candidate must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located; authorization to work in the United States is required. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
The candidate must be able to work flexible hours and respond on short notice.
The candidate must be able to work any schedule, including non-traditional hours, as flight operations run 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
The candidate must be able to be away from home for up to six consecutive days.
The candidate must be able to perform generally sedentary physical duties, with occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds.
A bachelor's degree is preferred.
Letters of recommendation from current JetBlue pilots who can personally attest to the candidate's flying skills are preferred.
At least 3,500 hours of total aircraft flight time, including turbine helicopter time but excluding simulator and Flight Engineer time, is preferred.
More than 1,000 hours of turbine pilot-in-command time in fixed-wing aircraft is preferred.
More than 1,000 hours in aircraft using Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) and/or Flight Management Systems (FMS) is preferred.
Recent flying experience of more than 200 hours within the last 12 months is preferred.
Regular attendance and punctuality are expected.
The candidate must maintain a professional appearance.
The candidate must be an appropriate fit for JetBlue culture and exhibit its values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion, and Fun.
The candidate must fulfill safety accountabilities under JetBlue's Safety Management System and promote safety by supporting its components, policy, and behavioral standards.
The candidate must identify and report safety or security concerns, issues, incidents, or hazards, including through JetBlue's Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR).
The candidate must adhere to applicable laws and regulations, including FAA, OSHA, and DOT requirements, and to company policies, procedures, and risk controls.
The candidate must support JetBlue safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to the role.
Use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process disqualifies a candidate from consideration.

Responsibilities

Assist the Captain in ensuring each flight has a safe outcome in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations, company policies, procedures, and risk controls.
Safely operate the aircraft in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and company policies and procedures.
Provide a positive experience for customers and uphold JetBlue's values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion, and Fun.
Work with JetBlue crewmembers and business partners to proactively address customer and operational challenges as a team.
Maintain skills, training, and qualifications in accordance with Federal Aviation Regulations and company policies and procedures.
Identify and recall JetBlue's Safety Management System, Safety Policy, Security Policy, and behavioral standards.
Identify and report safety and security concerns, issues, incidents, or hazards through available channels, including JetBlue's confidential reporting systems.
When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, assist with light aircraft cleaning when time permits.
Adhere to applicable laws, regulations, company policies, procedures, and risk controls.
Work in the cockpit and airport ramp environment, with frequent ascent and descent of jet bridge stairs; operate turbojet aircraft and use computers, electronic tablets, and other office equipment.
Manage occasional extended workdays caused by irregular operations.

Position Summary:

Since its founding, JetBlue has been a travel provider on a mission to inspire humanity. We accomplish this by welcoming onboard people who live our Core Values: Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion, Fun. We’re excited to be looking for individuals ready to takeoff on a new journey as a First Officer at JetBlue. The First Officer is responsible for assisting the Pilot in Command with the safe, consistent outcome of a flight. The First Officer has an integral role in ensuring a positive JetBlue experience for our customers and fellow crewmembers by displaying a commitment to our five core values. In addition, the First Officer maintains compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) and JetBlue Airways policies procedures and risk controls.

Essential Responsibilities:

Assist the Captain in ensuring the safe outcome of each flight in accordance with all Federal Aviation Regulations and Company policies procedures and risk controls
Safely operate the aircraft in accordance with all Federal Aviation Regulations and Company policies and procedures
Provide an excellent experience for all Customers and uphold the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
Work with fellow JetBlue Crewmembers and/or Business Partners to ensure a team approach to proactively solve Customer and/or operational challenges
Maintain skills, training and qualifications in accordance with all Federal Aviation Regulations and Company policies and procedures
Identify and recall JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS), Safety Policy, Security Policy and behavioral standards
Identify safety and security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) and Safety Action Report (SAR)
Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications:

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with airplane category and multiengine class ratings (Unrestricted)
1500 hours TT, with minimum of 500 hours in fixed wing airplanes
Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate
Valid Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiotelephone Operator's Permit
Currently in possession of a U.S. passport or a U.S. permanent residence card with foreign passport and applicable visas to freely enter and exit, without restrictions, to all JetBlue destinations. All passport holders should have a minimum of six (6) months validity remaining at the time of application.
Travel documents must remain valid throughout all phases of training and employment
Three reference letters from Pilots who can personally attest to the candidate's flying skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and the ability to use browsers effectively including iOS
Excellent communication skills
Complete and continuous fluency in written and spoken English
Ability to think creatively
Excellent interpersonal skills
Problem solving skills
Must be able to adhere to JetBlue Flight Crewmember Uniform Appearance Standards
Knowledge of basic computer and electronic tablet devices
Able to read and comprehend guidance as found in required manuals
Able to work as a team to deliver the JetBlue Experience
Able to work varying schedules including reserve duty, weekends, evenings, holidays, and last minute drafting
Must be able to adhere to JetBlue First Officer Crewmember Uniform Appearance Standards
Possess and maintain a valid United States Driver’s License and a driving record that complies with JetBlue Insurance Standards
Must pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test
Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located
Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree
Letters of recommendation from current JetBlue Pilots who can personally attest to the candidates flying skills
3500 hours or more in total flight time in aircraft (including turbine helicopter, but excluding simulator and Flight Engineer)
Greater than 1,000 hours turbine PIC (Fixed wing)
Greater than 1,000 hours in aircraft utilizing Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) and/or Flight Management Systems (FMS)
Recent flying experience (Greater than 200 hours within the last 12 months)

Crewmember Expectations:

Regular attendance and punctuality
Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice.
Able to maintain a professional appearance
When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable Crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
Must fulfill safety accountabilities as prescribed by JetBlue’s Safety Management System
Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards
Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report(SAR))
Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls
Uphold JetBlue’s safety performance metric goals and understanding how they relate to their duties and responsibilities
The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment:

Turbojet aircraft
Computer/Electronic Tablet and other office equipment

Work Environment:

Normal cockpit and ramp exposure per FAA required Pilot duties
Frequent ascent and descent of jet bridge stairs
Airport Environment
Non-traditional work hours, shifts cover flight schedule which operates twenty four (24) hours a day, seven (7) days a week.
Must be available to work any schedule
Away from home for up to six (6) consecutive days
Irregular operations occasionally cause extended work days

Physical Effort:

Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

About the Company

JetBlue

Low-cost airline with enhanced in-flight entertainment

JetBlue operates as a low-cost airline focused on better passenger experience. It offers affordable air travel with extra amenities such as seat-back in-flight entertainment and, on certain routes, a premium Mint cabin, including transcontinental flights and some transatlantic services. JetBlue’s product combines low fares with higher service standards and differentiated features to attract both leisure and business travelers. Its approach stands out from competitors by pairing budget pricing with added comfort, a track record of profitability through industry downturns, and targeted product upgrades like Mint and transatlantic expansions. The company aims to broaden its network while holding costs steady, extending its reach to Europe and other markets and continuing to optimize operations for sustainable growth.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1999

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