Manager Airports Fuel Optimization

Position Summary

The Manager of Airports Fuel Optimization is responsible for the development, implementation, and oversight of fuel optimization initiatives within the Airport Operations (AO) department. The Manager will partner with Airport Operations leaders to develop location-specific best practices to ensure optimized fuel burn including Auxiliary Power Unit APU)/Ground Power Unit GPU) usage, aircraft pushback procedures, AO crewmember fuel optimization training and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) development, and company-wide airports optimization initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively across the organization to identify and define the most essential strategic opportunities and threats related to fuel consumption within Airport operations
• Partner across the company to develop execution strategies and plans for corporate wide programs
• Track and monitor key initiatives and results of implemented strategies
• Establish a monitoring system for jet bridge GPU and Air functionality
• Develop airport specific safety conscious pushback procedures
• Partner with flight standards to establish airport-specific aircraft operating strategies specific to fuel burn
• Develop and implement robust communication and change strategies that convey strategic objectives to AO crewmembers
• Utilize fuel burn data to establish continuous improvement strategies for airports fuel optimization
• Support in fuel data collection for annual regulatory reporting via CORSIA
• Take a significant role in the development of crewmembers to support their engagement, growth, and goal achievement
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Diploma
• Five (5) years of experience in/with Fuel Optimization programs or Airline specific performance initiatives
• Strong analytical skills and data-driven thinking, including financial analysis / modeling to assess strategic options, and developing creative solutions to complex problems
• Experience in developing business cases and high-level program implementation plans including milestones and progress measurement
• Participation in organizational/Business Unit transformations with evidence of business performance growth/improvement and/or cost reductions
• Organized, detail oriented and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite
• Strong problem identification and solving skills
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented and able to follow complex instructions
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and prioritize to meet deadlines
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must maintain strict confidentiality
• Available for overnight travel (10%)
• Must pass a ten (10) year background check and 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

Preferred Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Leadership experience in Airport Operations or Airline Operations
• Experience in business strategy or business transformation
• Ability to think creatively
• Ability to work on both team and individual projects

• Ability to adapt to change and remain mission oriented

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
• Must be an appropriate organizational fit for the JetBlue culture, that is, exhibit the JetBlue values of Safety, Caring, Integrity, Passion and Fun
• Must 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 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))
• Responsible for adhering 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 their duties and responsibilities
• The use of ChatGPT or any other automated tool during the interview process will disqualify a candidate from being considered for the position.

Equipment:

• Computer and other office equipment

Work Environment:

• Traditional office environment
• Airport environment
• Hangar

Physical Effort:

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