First Officer

JetBlue Airways; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

JetBlue Airways is seeking a First Officer in Orlando to support the Captain in delivering safe, on-time flights and excellent customer service. You will operate aircraft within FARs and JetBlue policies, uphold core values, and collaborate with crewmembers and partners to address operational challenges.

The role requires 1500 total flight hours with at least 500 in fixed-wing, an unrestricted FAA ATP certificate, First Class Medical, and US work eligibility.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• FAA ATP certificate (airline transport) required.
• Current FAA First Class Medical Certificate.
• FCC Radiotelephone Operator's Permit.
• U.S. passport or permanent residence with visas to JetBlue destinations.
• Three reference letters from Pilots.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Excellent communication skills and fluent written/spoken English.
• Ability to work varied schedules, including irregular hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist Captain to ensure safe flight outcomes in accordance with FARs and JetBlue policies.
• Safely operate aircraft per regulations and company procedures.
• Provide excellent customer experience upholding JetBlue values.
• Collaborate with crewmembers and partners to solve operational challenges.
• Maintain skills and qualifications per regulations and policies.
• Identify safety concerns and report them through official channels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

FAA ATP certificate

Multiengine experience

Excellent communication

Fluent English

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Reader

Education

Bachelor's Degree

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

iOS browser use

Microsoft Office

Job description

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 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).