Manager Fleet Strategy and Analysis

This role leads the analysis, recommendation, negotiation, and execution of fleet-related strategic projects and transactions, including aircraft and engine purchases, sales, and leases. The Manager oversees a small team that collaborates with financial planning and analysis, corporate finance & treasury, network planning, legal, operational engineering, fleet programs, and technical operations to develop a holistic fleet plan aligned with the corporate growth strategy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analysis and present recommendations to executive leadership for all aircraft programs, including leasing, purchasing, dispositions, and other ad-hoc fleet initiatives
• Lead financial modeling and analysis of all fleet-related transactions with cross-functional teams
• Negotiate and document aircraft leases, lease extensions, aircraft and engine orders, and sales
• Maintain relationships with aircraft and engine manufacturers and aircraft lessors
• Analyze operational performance and capabilities of various fleet types
• Manage and administer all fleet-related contracts
• Oversee the corporate capital expenditures forecast
• Partner with Corporate Finance on ownership analysis and capital considerations
• Assist with aircraft delivery and closing processes
• Champion sustainable long-term structural costs and support corporate growth strategy as it relates to the fleet
• Develop team members into key assets and support their continued growth
• Support Financial Planning and Analysis, Technical Operations, and Treasury with long- and short-term financial modeling
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Business, Finance, Economics, Aerospace 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) years of aviation finance and/or fleet management experience
• Experience leading contract negotiations from start to finish
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite
• Strong analytical and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including interactions with executive leadership
• Experience project-managing cross-functional teams to deliver results
• Strong attention to detail
• Available for occasional overnight travel (15%)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test
• Must be legally eligible to work in the country where the position is located

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA, CFA, or other advanced Financial or Engineering degree
• Previous aviation fleet management experience (OEM, lessor, or airline)
• Knowledgeable in technical operations maintenance contracts and expenses

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
• Exhibit JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion, and Fun
• Fulfill safety accountabilities as prescribed by JetBlue’s Safety Management System
• 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 and report them using JetBlue’s confidential reporting systems (ASAP or SAR)
• Adhere to all applicable laws, regulations (FAA, OSHA, DOT, etc.), and Company policies, procedures, and risk controls
• Uphold JetBlue’s safety performance metric goals and understand how they relate to duties and responsibilities

Work Environment

• Traditional office environment
• Occasional overnight travel (15%)

Physical Effort

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

Pay

The base pay range for this position is between $114,000.00 and $170,000.00 per year. Base pay is one component of JetBlue’s total compensation package, which may also include performance bonuses, restricted stock units, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with company match, crewmember stock purchase plan, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and free space-available travel on JetBlue.