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. 

Gateway Family has two training/experience-building options for accepted candidates:

Direct Option 

1. Complete associate degree and primary training at Aviator College in Ft. Pierce, FL
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

Flex Option

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

Minimum Requirements 

• Must be a child/stepchild, spouse, sibling or parent of a JetBlue Crewmember
• Sponsoring Crewmember must be in active status and have at least one (1) year of employment at JetBlue.
• Must successfully complete the entire selection process , including application and interview
• Sponsoring Crewmember must be in good standing and remain in good standing (not on any form of progressive guidance) at the time of application.
• Upon completion of program, must have the ability to meet all requirements in JetBlues Pilot Trainee requisition.