{"id":4235029,"url":"https://alion.io/job/jetblue-engineer-aircraft-communications","title":"Engineer Aircraft Communications","company":{"id":1756971,"name":"JetBlue","domain":"jetblue.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/jetblue-com","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"middle","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Orlando, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":77000,"max":133000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":133000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":true,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"ChatGPT","optional":true},{"name":"Power BI","optional":true},{"name":"Smartsheet","optional":true},{"name":"Snowflake","optional":true},{"name":"Tableau","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-27T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-27","last_verified_at":"2026-11-13T11:53:35Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":17,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":17},"description":"Position Summary\nThe Engineer, Aircraft Communications supports the operational reliability of aircraft communications, navigation, and surveillance (CNS) systems across assigned fleet types. Reporting to the Manager, Aircraft Communications & Surveillance, this role is responsible for monitoring system performance, analyzing operational data, troubleshooting issues, conducting technical investigations, and developing tools that support aircraft and ground communication systems. Areas of responsibility include ACARS, CPDLC, FANS, SATCOM, datalink services, avionics communication systems, and supporting ground systems. The Engineer ensures these systems remain reliable, compliant with regulatory requirements, and aligned with JetBlue's operational, safety, and business objectives.\nEssential Responsibilities\nMaintain and support aircraft operational messaging and datalink systems, including ACARS, CPDLC, FANS, SATCOM, ADS-B, and ADS-C.\nDevelop, maintain, and validate aircraft operational databases, configuration data, and electronic operational content to support communications systems.\nDesign, develop, and maintain internal applications, scripts, automated workflows, dashboards, and analytical tools that improve operational efficiency, system visibility, and data quality.\nMonitor communications system performance and investigate operational issues, message failures, system anomalies, pilot reports, and avionics-related discrepancies.\nAnalyze operational and technical data to identify trends, troubleshoot issues, and support root-cause investigations and corrective actions.\nSupport regulatory compliance by performing audits, monitoring system performance, and maintaining required aircraft and ground system registrations and configurations.\nCoordinate with internal departments, regulatory authorities, manufacturers, service providers, and vendors to resolve operational issues and support communications system reliability.\nSupport testing, implementation, and deployment of new communications technologies, avionics software, system enhancements, and operational capabilities.\nProvide technical expertise for fleet modifications, software updates, operational procedures, and communications system integrations.\nProvide application lifecycle support for operational tools and systems, including maintenance, troubleshooting, user support, defect resolution, and continuous improvement. \nLeverage AI tools, automation, and emerging technologies to improve engineering workflows, accelerate analysis, enhance application development, and increase operational efficiency while ensuring appropriate validation of results.\nOther duties as assigned \nMinimum Experience and Qualifications\nBachelor’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\nThree (3) years experience in an aviation or technical role or related experience\nAvailable for occasional overnight travel (30%)\nCurrently in possession of a valid passport or equivalent travel in and out of the United States\nMust pass a pre-employment drug test.\nMust be legally eligible to work in the country in which the position is located\nAuthorization to work in the US is required, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship \nPreferred Experience and Qualifications\nExperience supporting airline aircraft communications, datalink, or avionics systems.\nExperience with ACARS, CPDLC, FANS, SATCOM, or other CNS technologies.\nExperience configuring or maintaining aircraft operational databases, messaging, or electronic operational content.\nExperience with data analysis, reporting, and visualization tools (e.g., Snowflake, Tableau, Power BI, Smartsheet, or similar platforms).\nExperience with application development, scripting, automation, databases, or systems integration.\nExperience using airline operational, maintenance, or communications platforms such as SITA AIRCOM, CAE OpsComm, TRAX, or equivalent systems.\nKnowledge of airline operations, aircraft systems, and regulatory requirements related to communications and surveillance.\nFAA Pilot Certificate, Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate, Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) Certificate, or equivalent aviation experience.\nExperience developing technical task cards, engineering instructions, or aircraft maintenance documentation.\nExperience using AI to support software development, scripting, automation, data analysis, and technical documentation.\nCrewmember Expectations\nRegular attendance and punctuality \nPotential need to work flexible hours and be available to respond on short-notice\nAble to maintain a professional appearance \nWhen working or traveling on JetBlue flights, and if time permits, all capable crewmembers are asked to assist with light cleaning of the aircraft\nMust be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun \nPromote JetBlue's #1 value of safety as a Safety Ambassador, supporting JetBlue's Safety Management System (SMS) components, Safety Policy and behavioral standards\nIdentify safety and/or security concerns, issues, incidents or hazards that should be reported and report them whenever possible and by any means necessary including JetBlue's confidential reporting systems (Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) or Safety Action Report (SAR))\nThe use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.\nEquipment\nComputer and other office equipment\nWork Environment\nTraditional office environment \nAirports Environment\nHangar\nPhysical Effort\nGenerally not required, or up to 10 pounds occasionally, 0 pounds frequently. (Sedentary)\nCompensation\nThe base pay range for this position is between $77,000 and $133,000 per year. 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