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JetBlue Airways

JetBlue Airways, headquartered in Long Island City, New York, operates over 1,000 daily flights serving 114 destinations, including international routes to London, Paris, and Amsterdam. The airline’s fleet comprises 279 aircraft, including models like the Airbus A320, A321, and Embraer E190, with plans to expand through orders for additional A220-300s and A321 variants. JetBlue employs nearly 5,000 pilots and maintains bases in key cities such as New York (JFK and LaGuardia), Newark, Boston, Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, and Los Angeles. Founded in 1998, the airline differentiates itself by offering low-cost travel paired with premium in-flight amenities like seatback entertainment and satellite radio. Over the years, JetBlue has grown into a significant player in the U.S. aviation market, known for its innovative approach and customer-focused service.

Airline Notes

General Requirements: 

  • 500 hours total time in airplanes (including turbine helicopter, excluding flight simulator, Flight Engineer) 

  • 500 hours in fixed wing airplanes 

  • Recency of flight experience will be considered Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) 

  • Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Certification 

  • Current FAA Class 1 Medical Certificate 

  • Ability to obtain a Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Radio License 

  • Valid Passport with the ability to travel in and out of the United States 

  • Three reference letters from pilots who can personally attest to the candidate’s flying skills (must bring originals to interview) 

  • High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma

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Airline Type

Major

Number of Pilots

4650

Number of Aircraft in Fleet

279

Number of Domiciles

6

Union

ALPA

Fleet

A220: 12
A320: 130
A321: 85
E190: 60

Domiciles

BOS
FLL
JFK
MCO
LAX
EWR

Airline Notes

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