JetBlue Launches Aircraft Maintenance Career Pathway

Airline is expanding its Gateways program to include training and certification for technicians.

Zach Vasile

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 02:30 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

JetBlue has expanded its Gateways career program with a new pathway called "Gateway University-Tech Ops."
This program offers aspiring aviation maintenance students a defined track to become JetBlue technicians.
Accepted students receive a conditional job offer, guidance, mentorship, and a direct transition to an aircraft maintenance role upon completing required coursework and FAA certification.
The program has launched with two partner colleges in the Northeast (Vaughn College and Cape Cod Community College) and plans to expand to additional schools.

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JetBlue has announced an expansion of its Gateways career program that will provide a path for aviation maintenance students to join the airline.

Gateway University-Tech Ops will offer a defined track for external candidates to become JetBlue maintenance technicians, the carrier said. Accepted students will receive a conditional job offer and then have to complete required coursework and FAA certification with guidance from JetBlue’s Gateway team. Students will also be paired with a technician mentor for support through the course.