Engineer Schedule Reliability & Optimization

JetBlue Airways Corporation•New York, NY

2d•$89,000 - $133,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Schedule Reliability and Optimization team works with all of the various operating groups on projects involving schedule analytics, line of flight analysis, schedule optimization and block time forecasting. The ideal engineer candidate has a passion for aviation, a deep understanding of operational reliability and airline schedules, strong problem-solving abilities, and developed quantitative and interpersonal skills. The engineer will develop and improve prediction and monitoring algorithms and data models based on information gathered from proposed and operated airline schedules, aircraft systems, flight planning systems, public airline performance datasets, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) services and any other relevant data source. Finally, at JetBlue we take our mission to Inspire Humanity very seriously. As such, we are looking for someone who embodies our five values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion, and Fun.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Research, Quantitative Analysis, Engineering (any), Mathematics or a related 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 work experience
Expert-level proficiency with database querying (e.g., SQL) and/or high-level programming language(s) such as Python, or R
Three (3) years of analytical experience with proven ability to analyze, compare, evaluate, reconcile and order data
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, Spotfire)
Have a positive, “can-do” attitude and excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, deadline driven environment
Strong written and verbal communication ability
Available for occasional overnight travel (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

Advanced degree (M.S., M.E., or PhD) in Operations Research, Quantitative Analysis, Engineering (any), Mathematics or related field
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, Network Planning, or Revenue Management
Experience communicating with senior leadership

Responsibilities

Help develop and utilize analytical tools to predict on time performance of flight schedules proposed
Aid in optimization of proposed schedules for on time performance or other operational goals by applying optimization modeling
Analyze impact of schedule changes and investments to various on time performance metrics
Continuously review schedule identifying areas of improvement aimed at improving on time performance
Continuously refine block time modeling methodology to ensure block targets are met and forecasts best reflect operational realities - oversee and identify opportunities to tighten distribution of actual block time performance and maximize system reliability by applying optimization modeling
Act as source of truth for all schedule related statistics providing data/insights as needed
Produce and ensure accuracy of monthly reporting, build and maintain dashboards to allow other teams access to schedule information/modeling – aimed at ensuring operability of schedules and improved on-time performance
Communicate performance trends, opportunities, process changes, etc. to senior leadership
Support JetBlue’s operational reliability strategy
Other duties as assigned