Jetblue Airways
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First Officer
- Location
- Orlando, FL, US
- Work mode
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
About the job
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 be able to adhere to JetBlue First Officer Crewmember Uniform Appearance Standards
- 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
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From Jetblue Airways's careers page (Company careers page), checked 29 Oct 2026.
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Posted 6 Oct 2026 · checked 29 Oct 2026 · Report this job