Analyst Route Planning

Jet Blue is looking for an Analyst for Route Planning based at Jet Blue’s Support Center in Long Island City, NY (LSC). The Route Planning team is responsible for determining Jet Blue’s growth strategy and maximizing the profitability of Jet Blue’s route network. The team’s shorter-term responsibilities include actively determining new routes, optimizing service levels of existing routes, and performing ad-hoc network and competitive analyses.

Longer-term responsibilities include working cross-functionally across the company to advise on significant fleet and strategic growth decisions. The ideal candidate has a passion for aviation, a deep understanding of airline route networks and strategy, strong problem-solving abilities, and developed quantitative and interpersonal skills. At Jet Blue, we take our mission to Inspire Humanity very seriously. As such, we are looking for someone who embodies our five values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion, and Fun.

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Public Policy, or a related field; 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
• One (1) year of work experience in aviation, finance, management consulting, or a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Candidates must demonstrate Excel skills in a work sample assessment.
• Strong written and verbal communication ability
• 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
• Authorization to work in the US is required. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

• Experience with database querying (e.g., SQL), automation languages (e.g., Python, R), and data visualization (e.g., Tableau) strongly preferred
• 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
• 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 Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

• Computer and other office equipment
• Traditional office environment

• Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)

• The base pay range for this position is between $64,350.00 and $89,600.00 per year. Base pay is one component of Jet Blue’s total compensation package, which may also include access to healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan and company match, crew member stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, free space available travel on Jet Blue, and more.

Jet Blue Airways is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.