Gateway Direct—Tech Ops

Crewmembers can depart their current position and pursue a defined training and experience-building path by studying with our partners to become a JetBlue maintenance technician.

 
 
 
 
 

Our most direct route to maintenance technician.

Crewmembers interested in becoming technicians will attend school to earn an airframe and powerplant (A&P) certificate and will also spend time building experience in the JetBlue apprentice program before joining JetBlue as aircraft Maintenance Technicians. The defined pathway to a position as a Maintenance Technician at JetBlue includes a partnership with Aviator College in Kissimmee, Florida, for training and education, completion of an A&P certificate, then onboarding and training at JetBlue to support the transition to maintenance technician. The entire program length is ~18 months. As long as all requirements are met, those who successfully complete the program will then transition into a full-time Maintenance Technician role at JetBlue. 

 
 

HOW IT WORKS

The path to maintenance technician via Gateway Direct.

 
 
 

  • Apply and be selected.

    • Apply and be accepted as a Gateway Direct-Tech Ops participant and earn a conditional job offer for a position as a JetBlue Maintenance Technician

  • Study and train.

    • Attend Aviator College in Kissimmee, FL, to complete the 15-month program to satisfy the training requirements for an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate

    • Successfully earn an A&P certificate

  • JetBlue onboarding.

    • Upon successful completion of the program and eanning A&P certificate, return for onboarding and training at JetBlue to support your transition into your new role as a maintenance technician.

Eligibility requirements.

All candidates must: 

  • Crewmembers with 1+ years of service may apply

  • Be in good standing (not on any form of progressive guidance) 

  • Have a high school diploma with a 2.0 GPA or 70% on the GED

  • Legally eligible to work in the United States

 

 HOW TO APPLY

Land your dream job with Gateway Direct.

 
 

  • Step 1

    Submit an application during the designated period.

  • Step 2

    Complete a remote testing assessment.

  • Step 3

    If you’re selected to move forward, you'll be invited to meet with the JetBlue team for an interview and will be required to submit a specific writing sample.

  • Step 4

    If you’re selected for the program, you will be notified and provided with details on the next steps.

Get in touch.

Have a question that isn’t answered on the Gateway program pages or in our FAQ? Use the form to contact the Gateways team.

Please note: This form does not constitute an application and does not enable email updates.