Manager Engineer Operations

and the job listing Expires on January 9, 2026

The Manager Engineer Operations designs, develops, implements and uses systems and data to ensure safe, legal and efficient operations of Jet Blue aircraft in the areas of aircraft performance, weight and balance, flight planning, route analysis and fuel performance. The Manager provides support to Flight Operations and System Operations and provides training to team members as needed. They report to the Director of Operations Strategy and Analysis.

• Responsible for team’s compliance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations and company policies, coordinating discrepancies on behalf of Jet Blue, when needed
• Owns Aero Data System Manual (ASM) and Weight and Balance Manual (WBM)
• Participates in industry meetings on behalf of Jet Blue and internal meetings on behalf of team
• Takes a significant role in the development of crew members to support their engagement, growth, and goal achievement
• Manages company’s relationship with business partners for products that are the responsibility of Operations Engineering
• Owns:
  • Design, development and implementation of systems for tracking aircraft weight and balance, monitoring aircraft performance, maintaining airport and aircraft data, and providing data to support flight planning and operations
  • Development of special procedures for aircraft operations when required by unusual operational situations in cooperation with Flight Operations
  • Route analysis including payload-range studies and airport suitability studies
  • Investigation of and root cause determination of operational events and failure
  • Identification of negative trends in aircraft performance; ensures corrective action is applied
• All other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
• Five (5) years of engineering experience in the aviation or aerospace industry, preferably in aircraft performance and/or operations engineering
• Five (5) years’ experience as Senior Engineer or in supervisory/managerial capacity
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong airline business acumen
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong capabilities with database querying (e.g., SQL) and/or high-level programming language(s)
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
• Able to communicate technical issues in an assertive and tactful manner
• Available for overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located

• Advanced Engineering degree
  • Ten (10) years of engineering experience in the aviation or aerospace industry, preferably in aircraft performance and/or operations engineering
• Working knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR’s) governing aircraft certification, maintenance and FAR 121 operations
• Dispatch or Pilot’s License
• Experience in software and database development/maintenance
• Knowledge and/or experience with best practices throughout the airline industry
• 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 Jet Blue flights, and if time permits, all capable crew members are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the Jet Blue culture, that is, exhibit the Jet Blue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Must fulfill safety accountabilities as prescribed by Jet Blue’s Safety Management System
• Promote Jet Blue’s #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting Jet Blue’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 Jet Blue’s confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action…