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Job Description
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Position Summary
The Maintenance Operations Supervisor reports to the General Manager of Maintenance. The Maintenance Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating aircraft maintenance activities at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), including determining aircraft placement and identifying when servicing at remote locations is required. This role serves as a central point of coordination between JFK Local Maintenance, Maintenance Control, Maintenance Planning, and Station Operations, and Dispatch, ensuring clear communication, alignment of priorities, and efficient execution of maintenance operations.
Through active collaboration with these departments, the Maintenance Operations Supervisor directs workload distribution, aircraft placement and parking, Minimum Equipment List (MEL) application, and the determination of in-service and out-of-service aircraft. The role oversees the coordination and communication of maintenance issues with appropriate Technical Operations resources, including Maintenance Control Center (MCC) and local Line Maintenance leadership, for aircraft both on and off the gate. This ensures operational readiness while maintaining compliance with JetBlue policies, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, and safety standards.
Essential Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of leadership and escalation between Maintenance Control, Maintenance Planning, Local Maintenance, Station Operations, System Operations Center (SOC), and Dispatch, ensuring alignment of priorities and timely decision making.
Oversee and direct the response to maintenance issues both on and off the gate, ensuring clear communication with Dispatch, including oversight and authorization of MEL applications, as appropriate.
Lead coordination with Technical Operations teams, providing guidance and direction to stakeholders on Airport Operations requests, including deferred tasks and maintenance rescheduling, to protect operational integrity.
Make final determinations on aircraft placement for maintenance in collaboration with Maintenance Control, Maintenance Planning, Local Maintenance and Station Operations.
Supervise line station maintenance activity, ensuring aircraft requiring maintenance are properly positioned, supported and managed in alignment with operational priorities.
Provide strategic, real-time updates to Airport Operations leadership, Line Maintenance leadership, and MCC regarding maintenance activity, aircraft availability, and operational impact.
Direct and ensure timely communication regarding aircraft removal from and return to service across Maintenance Control, Maintenance Planning, Station Operations, SOC, and Dispatch.
Oversee the accuracy and completion of delays, cancellations, and interruption reporting, including proper delay coding, and ensure clear communication of events to Line Maintenance and Station Operations leadership.
Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, and goal achievement
Other duties as assigned.
Auto req ID
470396BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Operations
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Minimum Experience and Qualifications
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
Five (5) years of aircraft maintenance experience
Five (5) years of experience in heavy transport aircraft
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge
Must be able to work flexible hours during the day and night operation
Willing to work overtime when operational requirement is needed
Depending on location, may need to acquire and maintain a United States Customs Clearance
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
Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance Management
Two (2) years of Maintenance Control or Line Maintenance Supervision Experience (Heavy Transport)
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and in the use of digital manuals
Ability to stay focused and work under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong work ethic
Previous leadership experience
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 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, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)
Compensation
The base pay range for this position is $119,700 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include Position Expectations (PE) Approval Job Aid performance bonuses, restricted stock units, as well as 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.
City*
Jamaica
State*
New York
Job Code
Aviation Aviation
Affiliate Sponsor
JetBlue
ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.
Position Summary
The Maintenance Operations Supervisor reports to the General Manager of Maintenance. The Maintenance Operations Supervisor is responsible for overseeing and coordinating aircraft maintenance activities at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), including determining aircraft placement and identifying when servicing at remote locations is required. This role serves as a central point of coordination between JFK Local Maintenance, Maintenance Control, Maintenance Planning, and Station Operations, and Dispatch, ensuring clear communication, alignment of priorities, and efficient execution of maintenance operations.
Through active collaboration with these departments, the Maintenance Operations Supervisor directs workload distribution, aircraft placement and parking, Minimum Equipment List (MEL) application, and the determination of in-service and out-of-service aircraft. The role oversees the coordination and communication of maintenance issues with appropriate Technical Operations resources, including Maintenance Control Center (MCC) and local Line Maintenance leadership, for aircraft both on and off the gate. This ensures operational readiness while maintaining compliance with JetBlue policies, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, and safety standards.
Essential Responsibilities
Serve as the primary point of leadership and escalation between Maintenance Control, Maintenance Planning, Local Maintenance, Station Operations, System Operations Center (SOC), and Dispatch, ensuring alignment of priorities and timely decision making.
Oversee and direct the response to maintenance issues both on and off the gate, ensuring clear communication with Dispatch, including oversight and authorization of MEL applications, as appropriate.
Lead coordination with Technical Operations teams, providing guidance and direction to stakeholders on Airport Operations requests, including deferred tasks and maintenance rescheduling, to protect operational integrity.
Make final determinations on aircraft placement for maintenance in collaboration with Maintenance Control, Maintenance Planning, Local Maintenance and Station Operations.
Supervise line station maintenance activity, ensuring aircraft requiring maintenance are properly positioned, supported and managed in alignment with operational priorities.
Provide strategic, real-time updates to Airport Operations leadership, Line Maintenance leadership, and MCC regarding maintenance activity, aircraft availability, and operational impact.
Direct and ensure timely communication regarding aircraft removal from and return to service across Maintenance Control, Maintenance Planning, Station Operations, SOC, and Dispatch.
Oversee the accuracy and completion of delays, cancellations, and interruption reporting, including proper delay coding, and ensure clear communication of events to Line Maintenance and Station Operations leadership.
Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, and goal achievement
Other duties as assigned.
Auto req ID
470396BR
Minimum Education Required
High School/GED
Job_Category
Operations
Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Minimum Experience and Qualifications
High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
Five (5) years of aircraft maintenance experience
Five (5) years of experience in heavy transport aircraft
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airframe and Powerplant Certificate
Available for occasional overnight travel (10%)
Must be able to acquire and maintain a valid Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge
Must be able to work flexible hours during the day and night operation
Willing to work overtime when operational requirement is needed
Depending on location, may need to acquire and maintain a United States Customs Clearance
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
Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Maintenance Management
Two (2) years of Maintenance Control or Line Maintenance Supervision Experience (Heavy Transport)
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite and in the use of digital manuals
Ability to stay focused and work under pressure
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong work ethic
Previous leadership experience
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 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, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)
Compensation
The base pay range for this position is $119,700 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include Position Expectations (PE) Approval Job Aid performance bonuses, restricted stock units, as well as 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.
City*
Jamaica
State*
New York
Job Code
Aviation Aviation
Affiliate Sponsor
JetBlue
Salary : $119,700