Gateway Family—Flight Ops

Families of crewmembers can make a “Blue-line” to a first officer position through a defined education, training and time-building path.

 
 
 
 

From family member to first officer.

The Gateway Family program offers children/step-children, spouses, siblings and parents of JetBlue crewmembers a defined pathway to becoming a JetBlue first officer. Depending on the experience and certificates/ratings held, accepted candidates can choose from our Direct or Flex options to gain the necessary training and experience necessary to be a successful pilot at JetBlue.

 
 

HOW IT WORKS

The path to first officer via Gateway Family.

 
 
 
 
  • Apply and be selected.

    • Apply and be accepted as a Gateway Family participant and earn a conditional job offer for a position as a JetBlue first officer

    • The selected family member and a member of the Gateways team will work together to devise a training/experience plan which will allow the crewmember to achieve the satisfactory qualifications and experience to become a JetBlue first officer

    • Once the plan has been approved, the participating family member will follow the plan and provide regular reports to the Gateways team for the duration of the program

    • Successful applicants must meet all gates/criteria within FIVE (5) YEARS of the initial conditional job offer in order for it to remain valid. Any applicant that doesn’t return within that time frame will need to reapply

  • Study and train.

    Direct Option:

    • Attend Aviator College in Ft. Pierce, FL to earn an associate of science (AS) degree and all certificate ratings

    Flex Option:

    • Complete all certificates/ratings at the flight school/training center of their own choosing

  • Gain experience.

    Direct Option:

    • Work as a flight instructor at Aviator College while enrolled

    • Fly for Cape Air, JSX, Tradewind Aviation or a Part 121 regional carrier to meet the flight time requirements and complete your full commitment with the carrier (as applicable)

    • Attend the jet transition course (as applicable)

    Flex Option:

    • Fly for Cape Air, JSX, Tradewind Aviation or a Part 121 regional carrier to meet the flight time requirements and complete your full commitment with the carrier (as applicable)

    • Attend the jet transition course (as applicable)

    • Note: working as a flight instructor is not required but highly encouraged

  • JetBlue onboarding.

    • Successfully complete all requirements to become a JetBlue first officer, including but not limited to: background check, drug/alcohol testing, PRIA review and Pilot Hiring Committee final approval

Eligibility requirements.

All candidates must: 

  • 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 JetBlue’s Pilot Trainee requisition.

 

 HOW TO APPLY

Land your dream job with Gateway Family.

 
 
  • Step 1

    Submit an application during the designated period.

  • Step 2

    If you’re selected to move forward, you'll be invited to meet with the JetBlue team for a series of interviews.

  • Step 3

    If you’re selected for the program, you will be notified and provided with details on the next steps.

Get in touch.

Have a question that isn’t answered on the Gateway program pages or in our FAQ? Use the form to contact the Gateways team.

Please note: This form does not constitute an application and does not enable email updates.