Controller Minimum Equipment List

JetBlue Airways; New York (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JetBlue Airways is seeking a MEL Controller to ensure the airline's MEL, CDL and NEF manuals align with FAA and manufacturer documents for the A220/320/321 fleets.

The role supervises airworthiness under 14CFR 65.83 and supports the MEL Review Board, collaborating with FAA and internal teams to maintain safety and regulatory compliance. Occasional travel may be required, and a valid US work authorization is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an aviation engineering discipline or equivalent experience.
• Five (5) years airline or transport-category aircraft experience.
• Maintain FAA A&P Certification and Training Qualifications through JBU.
• Occasional overnight travel (10%).
• US work authorization; this position requires eligibility to work in the US.

Responsibilities

• Review and categorize MEL revision requests from FAA and internal customers.
• Revise MEL/CDL/NEF documents to meet regulatory requirements and inputs.
• Ensure MEL/CDL/NEF changes comply with FAA MMEL, ICAO, and internal standards.
• Develop conditions and limitations for placards and procedures as needed.
• Coordinate MEL/CDL/NEF Revision Review Board meetings.
• Provide technical support to MEL Review Board and liaise with FAA.
• Coordinate revision updates with TRAX and Operations support teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Aviation discipline

High School Diploma/General Education Diploma

FAA Airframe and Powerplant license OR Dispatch license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

XML

Job description

Position Summary:

The Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Controller reports to the Manager – MEL Standards and is responsible for assisting the Manager - MEL Standards to ensure that the JetBlue A220/A320/A321 Minimum Equipment List (MEL), Configuration Deviation List (CDL) and Non-Essential Equipment and Furnishings List (NEF) manuals are in compliance with the latest FAA and manufacturer documents.

The MEL Controller is considered to be supervising, in an executive capacity, the airworthiness of aircraft per 14CFR 65.83 for recent experience requirements. The MEL Controller ensures JetBlue Airways MEL is conforming to “14CFR 121.628 Inoperable instruments and equipment” and the “Minimum Equipment List preamble” while in the position capacity.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist the Manager – MEL Standards to review and categorize revision requests from internal customers and the FAA.
• Revise the MEL/CDL/NEF documents based on inputs received from internal customers and FAA.
• Ensure MEL/CDL/NEF changes meet regulatory requirements, including Maintenance & Operational functions, Aircraft Flight Manual Limitations, Emergency Procedures, or Airworthiness Directives, ensuring compliance with FAA MMEL, Operations Specifications, ICAO, and internal manual standards.
• Develop/apply suitable conditions and limitations in the form of placards, maintenance procedures, crew operating procedures, and other restrictions as necessary specified in the MEL/CDL/NEF manuals to ensure an acceptable level of safety is maintained.
• Address internal MEL/CDL revision requests submitted through the MEL/CDL/NEF Request log.
• Review all proposed Master MELs issued by the FAA that affect the A220/A320/A321.
• Act as the central point of contact for all MEL, CDL & NEF internal manual issues and subject matter expert for resolving MEL Dispatch considerations when interpretation/clarification is required.
• Liaise with the FAA regarding MEL, CDL, & NEF work.
• Provide technical support to the MEL Review Board when considering interrelationships between multiple inoperative items, the effect on aircraft operation, and crew workload.
• Schedule a MEL/CDL Revision Review Board Meeting to review and approve changes to the MEL/CDL, NEF documents.
• Correct any discrepancies noted during the Revision Review Board Meeting.
• Create a “Summary of Changes” and “Revision Notice” documenting revisions made to the MEL/CDL/NEF at this revision level and maintain a record of revisions.
• Forward MEL/CDL/NEF revisions along with the Revision Notice to Corporate Publication. Corporate Publications will forward the revised document(s) to the FAA for review and approval.
• Correct any discrepancies noted by the FAA and return the document(s) to the FAA for their final review and approval.
• Coordinate MEL/CDL/NEF revision updates with TRAX and Operations support teams.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering Aviation discipline; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a High School Diploma/General Education Diploma, OR a valid Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant license OR Dispatch license.
• Five (5) years Airline or Transport Category Aircraft experience.
• Maintain FAA Airman (A&P) Certification and Training Qualifications through JBU.
• Available for occasional overnight travel (10%).
• Must pass a 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

• Seven (7) years Airline or Transport Category Aircraft experience.
• A320/321 Family, A220 Bombardier C Series Aircraft System Familiarization.
• Technical Writing and Typing/Word Processing experience.
• Experience with software products including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat (professional version).
• Knowledge of XML applications is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and written and verbal communication skills.

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, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft if time permits.
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, exhibiting 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 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 understand 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

• Computer and other office equipment.
• Occasionally evaluate Minimum Equipment List (MEL/CDL/NEF) procedures on aircraft or simulator.

Work Environment

• Traditional office environment.

Physical Effort

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

Compensation

• The base pay range for this position starts at $117,739.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.