Aircraft Systems Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, with a background in aircraft systems, including but not limited to, Air Conditioning, Fire Detection, Flight Controls, Fuel, Hydraulics, Ice and Rain Protection, Landing Gear, Oxygen, Pneumatics, Water and Waste, Nitrogen Generation Systems. In lieu of this education requirement, must have a Bachelor's degree in another Engineering field and an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Technician Certificate, OR must have an Associate's in a technical field, an A&P Technician Certificate, and three (3) years of A&P Technician experience
• Three (3) years of Engineering or technical experience
• Background in troubleshooting aircraft systems
• Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) governing aircraft certification and maintenance
• Flexible work schedule required including shift, weekend, and holidays
• Able to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Available for overnight travel (20%)
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• 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

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Valid Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
• Airbus experience
• Two (2) years of airline industry experience
• Computer literate in Microsoft software such as Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Project
• Possess reliability analysis skills to identify root cause of systems problems
• Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as strong analytical abilities
• Able to communicate technical issues in an assertive and tactful manner
• Project management skills
• Able to manage and coordinate several tasks and projects simultaneously

Crewmember Expectations:

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Potential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short notice

• Able to maintain a professional appearance
• When working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Promote JetBlue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy, and behavioral standards 
• Identify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR)) 
• Responsible for adhering to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.) and Company policies, procedures and risk controls
• Uphold JetBlue’s safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to their duties and responsibilities

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment
• Ear plugs and safety goggles for on-site support

Work Environment:

• Traditional office environment
• Hangar environment
• Irregular work shifts, on-call, and multiple work locations
• Work may be outdoors with seasonal weather
• Bids work schedule by seniority (days, swings, or midnight shift, holidays)
• Travel may be required
• Ability to work in elevated areas

Physical Effort:  

• Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently.  (Light)

Compensation:

• The base pay range for this position is between $90,000.00 and $118,400.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on JetBlue, and more.