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Controller Minimum Equipment List

JetBlue
life insurance, 401(k)
United States, New York, Long Island City
Jun 27, 2026
Position Summary: TheMinimum Equipment List(MEL)Controller reportsto theManager- MEL Standardsandis responsibleforassistingtheManager -MELStandardstoensurethat the JetBlueA220/A320/A321Minimum Equipment List (MEL), Configuration Deviation List (CDL) and Non-Essential Equipment and Furnishings List (NEF) manuals are in compliance with the latest FAA and manufacturer documents. The MEL Controller is considered to be supervising, in an executive capacity, the airworthiness of aircraft per 14CFR 65.83 for recent experience requirements. The MEL Controller ensures JetBlue Airways MEL is conforming to "14CFR 121.628 Inoperable instruments and equipment", and the "Minimum Equipment List preamble" while in the position capacity EssentialResponsibilities: Assist the Manager- MEL Standardstoreviewand categorizerevision requests fromtheinternalcustomersand theFAA. RevisetheMEL/CDL/NEF documentsbasedoninputs received frominternal customers and FAA. Ensure MEL/CDL/NEFchangesmeetregulatoryrequirementsthat includetheMaintenance&Operational functions,Aircraft Flight Manual Limitations, Emergency ProceduresorAirworthinessDirectives. Ensuring compliancewith FAA MMEL,Operations Specifications,ICAO andinternalmanual standards. Develop/apply suitableconditionsand limitationsinthe formofplacard, maintenance procedures,crew operatingprocedures and otherrestrictions as necessary arespecifiedintheMEL/CDL/NEFmanualsto ensure that anacceptablelevel ofsafety ismaintained. Addressinternal MEL/CDLrevisionrequestssubmittedthroughthe MEL/CDL/NEFRequest log. Reviewallproposed Master MELsissued by theFAA thataffect theA220/A320/A321. Central pointofcontact forall MEL&CDLinternal manual issuesandSMEfor resolving MELDispatchconsiderations when interpretation/clarificationisrequired. Liaison withtheFAAregarding MEL,CDL,& NEF work. Providetechnical support totheMEL reviewboard, when consideringtheinterrelationships betweenmultipleinoperativeitems,theeffectonaircraftoperation and crew workload. ScheduleaMEL/CDLRevision ReviewBoard Meetingto reviewand approvethechangestotheMEL/CDL, NEF documents. Correct any discrepancies noted duringthe Revision ReviewBoardMeeting. Createa"SummaryofChanges"and"Revision Notice"documentingrevisions madetotheMEL/CDL/NEFat this revision level andmaintainarecordofrevisions. ForwardMEL/CDL/NEF revisionalong withthe Revision Noticeto Corporate Publication.CorporatePublications willforwardtherevised document(s)to the FAA for reviewand approval Correct anydiscrepancies notedbythe FAA,then returnthedocument(s)tothe FAA for their finalreviewand approval. CoordinateMEL/CDL/NEF revision updateswith TRAXandOperationssupport teams. Other duties as assigned MinimumExperienceand Qualifications: High School Diploma/General Education Diploma with a Valid Federal Aviation Administration Airframe and Powerplant license, or Dispatch license OR Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Engineering OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a combination of a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous related work experience Five (5)yearsAirlineorTransport CategoryAircraft MaintainFAAAirman(A&P) ATMS Certificationand Training Qualifications through JB Available for occasionalovernight travel (10%) Must passapre-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 ExperienceandQualifications: Seven (7)yearsAirline orTransport Category Aircraft A320/321Family,A220Bombardier C SeriesAircraft SystemFamiliarization TechnicalWriting, Typing/WordProcessing Experiencein thefollowingsoftware products; MicrosoftOffice, Adobe Acrobat (professionalversion) KnowledgeofXMLapplications desirable Strong attention to detail and written and verbal communications skills Crewmember Expectations: Regular attendanceand punctuality Potential needtowork flexiblehoursandbeavailableto respondonshort-notice Ableto maintain a professional appearance When working ortravelingonJetBlueflights,andiftimepermits,all capablecrewmembersareaskedtoassistwithlight cleaningoftheaircraft Mustbean appropriate organizational fitfor theJetBlueculture, that is,exhibit the JetBluevaluesofSafety,Caring, Integrity,PassionandFun Must fulfill safety accountabilitiesasprescribedbyJetBlue'sSafety Management System PromoteJetBlue's #1 value ofsafety asaSafety Ambassador,supporting JetBlue'sSafetyManagement System(SMS)components, SafetyPolicy and behavioral standards Identifysafety and/or securityconcerns,issues,incidentsor hazardsthat shouldbereportedand report themwheneverpossibleand by any meansnecessary including JetBlue'sconfidential reportingsystems(AviationSafety Action Program(ASAP)orSafety ActionReport(SAR)) Responsibleforadheringto all applicablelaws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.)andCompanypolicies,proceduresand risk controls UpholdJetBlue'ssafety performancemetricgoalsand understand howthey relateto theirdutiesandresponsibilities The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position. Equipment: Computerand other officeequipment Occasionally evaluateMinimumEquipment List (MEL/CDL/NEF) procedures onaircraftorsimulator. Work Environment: Traditional office environment Physical Effort: Generally notrequired,orupto10pounds occasionally,0poundsfrequently.(Sedentary) Compensation: The base pay range for this position is between $88,000.00 and $132,000.00 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.