About the Role
JetBlue Airways is seeking a First Officer to join their team, contributing to their mission of inspiring humanity. This role supports the Pilot in Command in ensuring the safe and consistent operation of flights, primarily on turbojet aircraft, while upholding JetBlue's core values and Federal Aviation Regulations. The position is based in locations across JetBlue's network, requiring adaptability to varied schedules and operational demands.
About the Role
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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.
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Safely operate the aircraft in accordance with all Federal Aviation Regulations and Company policies and procedures.
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Provide an excellent experience for all Customers and uphold the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion, and Fun.
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Collaborate with fellow JetBlue Crewmembers and/or Business Partners to ensure a team approach to proactively solve Customer and/or operational challenges.
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Maintain skills, training, and qualifications in accordance with all Federal Aviation Regulations and Company policies and procedures.
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Identify and recall JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS), Safety Policy, Security Policy, and behavioral standards.
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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)).
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma.
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Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate with airplane category and multiengine class ratings (Unrestricted).
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1500 hours Total Time (TT), with a minimum of 500 hours in fixed-wing airplanes.
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Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
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Valid FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit.
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Possession of a U.S. passport or foreign passport with applicable visas to freely enter and exit, without restrictions, all JetBlue destinations. Minimum of 6 months validity remaining on passport at the time of application.
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Travel documents must remain valid throughout all phases of training and employment.
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Three reference letters from Pilots who can personally attest to the candidate’s flying skills.
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Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader, and the ability to use browsers effectively, including iOS.
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Excellent communication skills.
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Complete and continuous fluency in written and spoken English.
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Ability to think creatively.
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Excellent interpersonal skills.
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Problem-solving skills.
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Ability to report within 2 hours of notice to an assigned base location.
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Ability to adhere to JetBlue Flight Crewmember Uniform Appearance Standards.
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Knowledge of basic computer and electronic tablet devices.
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Ability to read and comprehend guidance as found in required manuals.
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Ability to work as a team to deliver the JetBlue Experience.
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Ability to work varying schedules, including reserve duty, weekends, evenings, holidays, and last-minute drafting.
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Must meet and maintain a personal driving record that complies with JetBlue Insurance Standards.
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Ability to pass a ten (10) year background check and pre-employment drug test.
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Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located.
Preferred Qualifications
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Bachelor’s Degree.
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Letters of recommendation from current JetBlue Pilots who can personally attest to the candidate's flying skills.
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3500 hours or more in total flight time in aircraft (including turbine helicopter, but excluding simulator and Flight Engineer).
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Greater than 1,000 hours turbine PIC (Fixed wing).
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Greater than 1,000 hours in aircraft utilizing Electronic Flight Instrument Systems (EFIS) and/or Flight Management Systems (FMS).
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Recent flying experience (Greater than 200 hours within the last 12 months).