Associate Engineer Fuel Engineering

Summary

JetBlue is an airline company seeking an Associate Engineer in Fuel Engineering. The role involves deploying and maintaining data models, developing fuel-savings initiatives, and collaborating with various departments to support operational goals.

Responsibilities

• Brainstorm and quantify potential improvement opportunities with operational teams to drive lower fuel consumption and carbon emissions across all processes
• Assist with the project and/or change management required to drive technological and process improvements
• Produce reports and ensure the accuracy of reporting for various internal teams; create automated reports and dashboards using operational data
• Pursue continued improvements to fuel-consumption forecasts
• Assist with the development of business cases in support of corporate initiatives, including investment in next-gen technology, by forecasting benefits using various analytical and simulation tools
• Investigate and determine root causes of fuel-burn deviations
• Support JetBlue’s operational-reliability strategy
• Contribute to ad hoc operability-related projects in support of senior leadership
• Build relationships with operational partners across the system
• Support other teams, including all operational divisions, Enterprise Planning, and Finance
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in aviation, operational research, aerospace or mechanical engineering, statistics, or a related field; OR a demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
• One (1) year of analytical experience with proven ability to analyze, compare, evaluate, reconcile, and present findings to a variety of audiences
• Proficiency in database querying (e.g., SQL) and/or high-level programming language(s) (such as Python or R)
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Have a positive, “can-do” attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication ability
• Effective time management
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Consider problems from different perspectives to understand the full picture
• Available for occasional overnight travel and on-site visits (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
• Two (2) years of work experience in aviation, finance, management consulting, or a related field
• One (1) year of work experience at an airline in Operations Planning, Performance Engineering, Network Planning, Revenue Management, or Finance
• Experience communicating with and presenting to senior leadership

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in aviation, operational research, aerospace or mechanical engineering, statistics, or a related field; OR a demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
• One (1) year of analytical experience with proven ability to analyze, compare, evaluate, reconcile, and present findings to a variety of audiences
• Proficiency in database querying (e.g., SQL) and/or high-level programming language(s) (such as Python or R)
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI)
• Have a positive, “can-do” attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication ability
• Effective time management
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Consider problems from different perspectives to understand the full picture
• Available for occasional overnight travel and on-site visits (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

Nice to Haves

• Two (2) years of work experience in aviation, finance, management consulting, or a related field
• One (1) year of work experience at an airline in Operations Planning, Performance Engineering, Network Planning, Revenue Management, or Finance
• Experience communicating with and presenting to senior leadership

Benefits

• 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