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jetBlue Pilot Hiring Information

jetBlue Airbus A320

jetBlue is a major US air carrier headquartered in New York City, NY. jetBlue’s fleet is comprised of Embraer 190, Airbus 320/321, and Airbus 220 aircraft serving destinations throughout North America.

JETBLUE PILOT HIRING REQUIREMENTS

Accepting Applications: Yes

Minimum Flight Time Requirements:

Multi-engine ATP certificate

1,500 hours total time

500 hours fixed wing

Competitive Flight Time:

2,000 - 6,000 hours total time​

1,000+ hours turbine PIC

1,000+ hours in an advanced flight deck (EFIS or FMS)

Previous 121 or military

Pilot Career Services:

Application Link:

COMPANY INFORMATION

Fleet Type & Count:
AIRCRAFT
TOTAL
ORDERS
A-321-NEO
27
57
A-321-200
63
-
A-320-200
130
-
A-220-300
17
83
ERJ-190
48
-
Total
285
140

Number of Pilots:

4,797

Estimated Age 65 Retirements:

2023: 46

2024: 73

2025: 76

2026: 66

2027: 113

2028: 123

2029: 147

2030: 136

Pilot Bases:

BOS, EWR, FLL, JFK, LAX, MCO

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Pilot Pathway Programs:

jetBlue Gateways

JETBLUE CAPTAIN PAY SCALES (Per Hour)

Monthly Reserve Guarantee: 75 hours

Monthly Line Guarantee: 70 hours

Ex: 12+ Year A-320/321 Captain Minimum Reserve Compensation: $330.00 x 75 hours x 12 months = $297,000

JETBLUE FIRST OFFICER PAY SCALES (Per Hour)

Monthly Reserve Guarantee: 75 hours

Monthly Line Guarantee: 70 hours

Ex: 12+ Year A-320/321 First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $228.13 x 75 hours x 12 months = $205,317

First Year First Officer Minimum Reserve Compensation: $92,106

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