Gateway Family Program

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

1. Complete flight training and earn certificates/ratings at a training location of the candidate’s choosing
2. Employment at a partner airline or Part 121 regional airline to meet all time and experience requirements
3. New Hire Training as a JetBlue First Officer
4. 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.