Title:  First Officer

Location:  Orlando, FL, US, 32827

Req ID:  52864

Category:  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 FCC Radiotelephone Operator’s Permit

Currently in possession of a U.S. passport or foreign passport with applicable visas to freely enter and exit, without restrictions, to all JetBlue destinations.  All passport holders should have a minimum of 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

Able to report within 2 hours of notice to assigned base location

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

Must meet and maintain a personal driving record that complies with JetBlue Insurance Standards

Pass a ten (10) year background check, pre-employment drug test

Legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located

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.

Organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun

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 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 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))

Adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls

Upholding JetBlue’s safety performance metric goals and understanding how they relate to their duties and responsibilities

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Equipment:

Turbojet aircraft

Computer/Electronic Tablet and other office equipment 

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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

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Physical Effort: 

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

JetBlue Airways is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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