Analyst Route Planning

JetBlue is seeking an Analyst for Route Planning at our Support Center in Long Island City, NY (LSC). The Route Planning team drives JetBlue’s growth strategy and maximizes the profitability of our route network through short-term initiatives—such as launching new routes, optimizing existing service, and conducting ad-hoc network analyses—as well as long-term, cross-functional fleet and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of JetBlue’s short- and long-term route network strategy
• Analyze route-by-route performance, monitor industry capacity changes, and identify growth opportunities
• Assist with Route Planning budgetary processes, including five-year plans, profit-and-loss documentation, and internal dashboards
• Update weekly and quarterly reporting for Network Planning leadership
• Perform ad-hoc fleet- and network-related projects in support of strategic decisions
• Build relationships with airport partners across the route network
• Support cross-functional teams including Operations Planning, Commercial, Finance, Government Affairs, Corporate Communications, and Investor Relations
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation, Business, Economics, Mathematics, Finance, Public Policy, or a related field; OR a High School Diploma/GED plus at least four years of relevant work experience
• One year of experience in aviation, finance, management consulting, or a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint (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
• Legally eligible to work in the U.S.; this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with database querying (e.g., SQL), automation languages (e.g., Python, R), and data visualization (e.g., Tableau)

Crewmember Expectations

• Regular attendance and punctuality
• Flexible availability, including potential short-notice responses
• Maintain a professional appearance
• Assist with light aircraft cleaning when working or traveling on JetBlue flights, if time permits
• Embody JetBlue’s values: Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion, and Fun
• Act as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue’s Safety Management System (SMS) and reporting safety/security concerns via JetBlue’s confidential systems (ASAP or SAR)

Work Environment

• Traditional office setting
• Sedentary work: generally not required to lift more than 10 pounds occasionally

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $67,000.00 – $101,000.00 per year.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Crewmember stock purchase plan
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Basic life insurance
• Free space-available travel on JetBlue