MEL Standards & FAA Compliance Lead

JetBlue; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

JetBlue seeks a MEL Controller to support the MEL Standards team, ensuring MEL/CDL/NEF manuals for A220/A320/A321 comply with FAA and manufacturer documents. You will supervise airworthiness per 14 CFR 65.83 and align with 14 CFR 121.628 for inoperable instruments and equipment.

You will collaborate with internal customers, FAA, and MEL Review Board, revising documents, managing revision notices, and coordinating with TRAX and Operations support to maintain safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering Aviation discipline, OR demonstrated capability with a High School Diploma/GED or FAA licensing
• Five (5) years Airline or Transport Category Aircraft experience
• Maintain FAA Airman (A&P) Certification and Training Qualifications through JBU
• Occasional overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the US; visa sponsorship not available

Responsibilities

• Review and categorize MEL/CDL/NEF revision requests from internal customers and FAA
• Revise MEL/CDL/NEF documents based on inputs from internal customers and FAA
• Ensure MEL/CDL/NEF changes meet regulatory requirements (FAA MMEL, OPS specs, ICAO)
• Develop conditions and limitations in MEL/CDL/NEF manuals to maintain safety
• Address revision requests through MEL/CDL/NEF log
• Review proposed Master MELs affecting A220/A320/A321
• Act as liaison with FAA and internal stakeholders
• Provide technical support to MEL Review Board
• Schedule and document Revision Review Board meetings
• Coordinate MEL/CDL/NEF revisions with TRAX and Ops support
• Coordinate with Corporate Publications and FAA for approvals
• Adhere to safety policies and JetBlue values

Skills

Attention to detail

Written communications

Verbal communications

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Aviation

FAA A&P license or Dispatch license

High School Diploma acceptable with equivalent experience

Tools

XML applications

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

JetBlue seeks a MEL Controller to support the MEL Standards team, ensuring MEL/CDL/NEF manuals for A220/A320/A321 comply with FAA and manufacturer documents. You will supervise airworthiness per 14 CFR 65.83 and align with 14 CFR 121.628 for inoperable instruments and equipment.

You will collaborate with internal customers, FAA, and MEL Review Board, revising documents, managing revision notices, and coordinating with TRAX and Operations support to maintain safety and regulatory compliance.