VP System Operations Center

JetBlue Airways Corporation•New York, NY

7d•$251,000 - $377,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Vice President, System Operations is responsible for leading the safe, reliable, and efficient execution of JetBlue’s daily operation while shaping the future state of the System Operations Control (SOC) environment. This role oversees System Operations, Dispatch, Air Traffic Management, Crew Operations, and Crew Planning, and holds end-to-end accountability for operational performance across the network. This leader is responsible not only for day-of-operations execution, but also for advancing the SOC into a predictive, data-driven, and highly integrated operation. The Vice President will leverage advanced analytics, data science, and artificial intelligence to enhance decision-making, improve disruption recovery, and increase schedule reliability. A critical component of the role is deep partnership with Enterprise Planning and Network Planning to ensure the schedule is operationally viable, resources are aligned, and execution constraints are reflected upstream. This position serves as a key connector between planning and execution, ensuring a closed-loop system that continuously improves operational outcomes. The Vice President is a senior operational leader who thrives in a high-intensity environment, drives disciplined execution, and builds high-performing teams. This role requires strong cross-functional leadership, sound judgment under pressure, and a relentless focus on safety, consistency, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field; OR demonstrated capability to perform job responsibilities with a High School Diploma/GED and at least four (4) years of previous relevant work experience
Ten (10) years of leadership experience with a Part 121 carrier
Ten (10) combined airline experience in System Operations, Airports, Technical Operations and/or Flight Operations
Strong working knowledge of Crew Services, Dispatch and ATC and their interdependencies
Ability to form relationships with regulatory agencies
Knowledge of Federal Aviation Rules (FAR) and Railway Labor Act
Knowledge of emergency response procedures
Ability to prepare and present a business case and to explain and justify operational decisions
Hands on experience with productivity and process improvement methodologies and the use of benchmarks and metrics to track performance
A record of success in developing and leading major change initiatives
Available for moderate overnight travel (up to 20%)
Able to work flexible hours and be available for an emergency response on short notice
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

Fifteen (15) years of leadership experience with a Part 121 carrier
Experience working in a unionized environment, including labor relations, contract negotiations, or partnership with organized labor groups
Experience implementing or scaling data science, analytics, or AI capabilities in an operational environment
Experience partnering with enterprise or network planning functions to improve schedule design and execution
Advanced degree in business, operations, engineering, or related field

Responsibilities

Lead the Air Traffic Management function, ensuring effective integration with System Operations and strong collaboration with the FAA’s Air Traffic Organization to optimize system flow and mitigate constraints
Own end-to-end operational performance, including safety, completion factor, on-time performance, and recovery effectiveness
Hold delegated responsibility for the airline’s operational control system, ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of Flight Control, System Control, and Network Control within the SOC
Ensure a safe, compliant, and effective operating environment, including clear decision rights, escalation paths, and strong operational control interfaces across all stakeholders
Lead enterprise response during irregular operations and disruptions, ensuring sound, timely decision-making and system stability
Drive the adoption of data science, analytics, and AI-enabled tools to enable predictive and prescriptive operational decision-making
Partner closely with Enterprise and Network Planning to ensure schedule design, resource alignment, and execution are fully integrated
Champion operational discipline, standardization, and continuous improvement to reduce variability and improve consistency across the operation
Lead cross-functional alignment across SOC, Airports, Flight Operations, Inflight, and Technical Operations to improve coordination and decision velocity
Partner with Technology to advance SOC systems and platforms to support a more complex, data-driven operation
Build and develop a strong leadership bench, fostering accountability, ownership, and operational excellence
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including FAA regulations and the Air Operator Certificate (AOC), and maintain strong relationships with regulatory agencies
Accountable for the effectiveness of the Safety Management System (SMS) within System Operations, ensuring safety risk management is embedded in day-of-operations decision-making
Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, and goal achievement
Other duties as assigned