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Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Company: jetBlue Airways
Experience: Executive
Highest Level of Education: Undergraduate Degree



Job Responsibilities
Airline captain flying Airbus 320 both domestic and internationally. Test pilot for acceptance of new aircraft at the Airbus factory - Toulouse, France. Ferry new aircraft back to US.
Job Requirements
College degree very helpful. Former flight experience a necessity. Type degree not relevant. Air carrier experience helpful but not a must.
Uppers
Every day at work is different.
Downers
Sometimes away from home a lot until you gain seniority.
Lifestyle
Totally different than anything you have ever imagined. Excellent exposure to different people, places and things.
Compensation
Excellent. Easily reach 6 figure income quickly. Insurance, benefits, retirement, company matching contributions to 401K, profit sharing and stock options.
Advice to Jobseekers
Come on in don't wait.

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