Position Summary The Analyst Strategic Maintenance Planning will report to the Manager, Strategic Maintenance Planning on the Maintenance Planning team in Technical Operations (Tech Ops). Maintenance Planning is responsible for planning & coordinating all aircraft maintenance tasks on the JetBlue fleet. Our mission is to provide a safe, compliant and reliable aircraft to every customer, every flight, every day. The Analyst Strategic Maintenance Planning will help inform the Operations Strategy for JetBlue Aircraft Line Maintenance. Essential Responsibilities Gather historical data and publish weekly and monthly operational performance reports. Assess trends and provide recommendations to support a fast-paced and growing Airline Operation Develop presentations, reports, dashboards, and data visualizations for regular production meetings that drive executive-level decision making Review flight schedules, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable feedback to Maintenance Planners and the Network Planning team Develop and refine the long term forecast of fleet maintenance to inform resource requirements and Planning Strategy Support Tech Ops in assessing performance of various operational initiatives Build Excel tools and Python scripts to aggregate and analyze Maintenance Operations data Develop and maintain Excel Templates and Macros used by Maintenance Planning Team Other duties as assigned Minimum Experience and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Aviation, Operations, Data Analytics, or other quantitative 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 experience One (1) year of experience in an analytical role, ideally in aviation, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, or management consulting Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook) Expert in Excel pivot tables, look up functions, charts and VBA Experience with R, Python, or similar programming language Experience with analyzing large datasets from multiple sources Working knowledge of statistics and other data analysis concepts Available for occasional overnight travel (10%) Currently in possession of a valid passport or equivalent travel documents to travel in and out of the United States 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 the airline industry Experience in Operations and/or experience in Lean Six Sigma or equivalent methodologies Certifications in Continuous Improvement, Lean and/or Six Sigma Experience with Data Visualization tools Experience with database querying (e.g. SQL, MS Access) 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)) 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 Hangar Physical Effort: Generally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary) Compensation: The base pay range for this position is between $62,400.00 and $89,600.00 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.
