Gateway Family Program
jetBlue Airways •
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Program Overview
Gateway Family is an innovative talent pathway for family members of JetBlue Crewmembers who are seeking to become pilots at JetBlue. This program will allow a successful applicant to earn all certificates/ratings and gain valuable experience as a pilot at an approved airline, and then come to JetBlue as a First Officer after meeting all program and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements. Upon successful completion, candidates will go through the orientation and six-week training program for First Officers.
Gateway Family has two training/experience-building options for accepted candidates:
Direct Option
- Complete associate degree and primary training at Aviator College in Ft. Pierce, FL
- Employment at a partner airline or Part 121 regional airline to meet all time and experience requirements
- New Hire Training as a JetBlue First Officer
Flex Option
- Complete flight training and earn certificates/ratings at a training location of the candidate’s choosing
- Employment at a partner airline or Part 121 regional airline to meet all time and experience requirements
- New Hire Training as a JetBlue First Officer
Minimum Requirements
- Must be a child/stepchild, spouse, sibling or parent of a JetBlue Crewmember
- Sponsoring Crewmember must be in active status and have at least one (1) year of employment at JetBlue.
- Must successfully complete the entire selection process , including application and interview
- Sponsoring Crewmember must be in good standing and remain in good standing (not on any form of progressive guidance) at the time of application.
- Upon completion of program, must have the ability to meet all requirements in JetBlues Pilot Trainee requisition.
Job Ident #:
55314
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