JetBlue
Gateway Family Program
JetBlue, Orlando, Florida, us, 32885
Program OverviewGateway 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 OptionComplete associate degree and primary training at Aviator College in Ft. Pierce, FLEmployment at a partner airline or Part 121 regional airline to meet all time and experience requirementsNew Hire Training as a JetBlue First Officer
Flex OptionComplete flight training and earn certificates/ratings at a training location of the candidate's choosingEmployment at a partner airline or Part 121 regional airline to meet all time and experience requirementsNew Hire Training as a JetBlue First Officer
Minimum RequirementsMust be a child/stepchild, spouse, sibling or parent of a JetBlue CrewmemberSponsoring 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 interviewSponsoring 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 JetBlue's Pilot Trainee requisition.
Flex OptionComplete flight training and earn certificates/ratings at a training location of the candidate's choosingEmployment at a partner airline or Part 121 regional airline to meet all time and experience requirementsNew Hire Training as a JetBlue First Officer
Minimum RequirementsMust be a child/stepchild, spouse, sibling or parent of a JetBlue CrewmemberSponsoring 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 interviewSponsoring 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 JetBlue's Pilot Trainee requisition.