JetBlue Airways, an American low-cost airline today announced that the company has appointed Steve Olson as the new vice president, system operations. Steve Olson will report to Joanna Geraghty who is JetBlue’s president and chief operating officer. Steve completed his graduation from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and is a licensed aircraft dispatcher and commercial pilot. Steve Olson brings to JetBlue 14 years of experience as an aircraft maintenance technician with the Arizona Air National Guard.
“I’m excited to welcome Steve to JetBlue with his experience across so many aspects of aviation from maintenance and dispatch to the airport and the ops center,” said Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue president and chief operating officer. “As we continue to expand and evolve JetBlue’s operations, Steve’s leadership will play a big part in ensuring our crewmembers are set up to deliver the award-winning JetBlue experience for our customers. At the same time, I want to thank Alex for his 15 years of dedication to JetBlue and his support for our crewmembers,” she further added.
Steve Olson joins JetBlue Airways from American Airlines which has the world’s largest airline when measured by fleet size. Steve currently serves as managing director of the American Airlines’ integrated operation center with oversight of nearly 6,000 daily American and American Eagle flights across the globe.