Associate Engineer Fuel Engineering

Position Summary  

The associate engineer will deploy and maintain data models and reports, develop and track fuel-savings initiatives, and support ad hoc requests across work groups. The ideal candidate has strong problem-solving abilities, a deep curiosity about learning new things, well-developed quantitative and interpersonal skills, and a passion for aviation. This role is truly cross-functional and will collaborate with various departments, including Flight Operations, Airports, Dispatch, Finance, and Sustainability, among others. The associate engineer will report to the Senior Manager, Operations and Fuel Engineering.

Essential Responsibilities  

• Brainstorm and quantify potential improvement opportunities with operational teams to drive lower fuel consumption and carbon emissions across all processes.
• Assist with the project and/or change management required to drive technological and process improvements.
• Produce reports and ensure the accuracy of reporting for various internal teams; create automated reports and dashboards using operational data.
• Pursue continued improvements to fuel-consumption forecasts.
• Assist with the development of business cases in support of corporate initiatives, including investment in next-gen technology, by forecasting benefits using various analytical and simulation tools.
• Investigate and determine root causes of fuel-burn deviations.
• Support JetBlue’s operational-reliability strategy.
• Contribute to ad hoc operability-related projects in support of senior leadership.

• Build relationships with operational partners across the system.
• Support other teams, including all operational divisions, Enterprise Planning, and Finance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience and Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation, operational research, aerospace or mechanical engineering, statistics, or a related field; OR a demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience.
• One (1) year of analytical experience with proven ability to analyze, compare, evaluate, reconcile, and present findings to a variety of audiences.
• Proficiency in database querying (e.g., SQL) and/or high-level programming language(s) (such as Python or R).
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

• Have a positive, “can-do” attitude and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication ability.
• Effective time management.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Consider problems from different perspectives to understand the full picture.
• Available for occasional overnight travel and on-site visits (10%).
• 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  

• Two (2) years of work experience in aviation, finance, management consulting, or a related field 
• One (1) year of work experience at an airline in Operations Planning, Performance Engineering, Network Planning, Revenue Management, or Finance
• Experience communicating with and presenting to senior leadership

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
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment  

• Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment  

• Traditional office environment

Physical Effort  

• Generally not required; may lift up to 10 pounds occasionally and 0 pounds frequently (sedentary). 

Compensation

• The base pay range for this position is between $70,000.00 and $104,000.00 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.