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. Candidates have five (5) years from acceptance into the program to complete all program requirements.
Essential Responsibilities
- 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
- The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position
Minimum Requirements
- Eligible applicants must not possess any certificates/ratings beyond a Commercial certificate upon beginning the program.
- Eligible applicants must not exceed more than 500 hours total time upon beginning the program.
- Must be a child/stepchild, spouse, sibling or parent of a JetBlue crewmember
- JetBlue crewmember must be in active status and have at least one (1) year of employment at JetBlue.
- JetBlue crewmember must be in good standing (not on any form of progressive guidance) at time of family member’s application.
- Must successfully complete the entire selection process, including application and interview.
- 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.
- Applicants previously accepted into a JetBlue Gateway program are not eligible to apply.
- Upon completion of program, must have the ability to meet all requirements in JetBlue’s Pilot Trainee requisition.
