JetBlue has introduced its latest endeavor, the Gateway Rotor Transition Program (RTP), marking the eighth installment of its renowned Gateway development programs. This innovative initiative is designed to create a streamlined pathway for U.S. military-trained rotary-wing aviators to transition their helicopter piloting expertise into becoming first officers at JetBlue. The Gateway RTP program has partnered with SkyWarrior Flight Training LLC in Pensacola, Florida, to offer a tailored training regimen. In addition to established training modules, participants will be immersed in JetBlue’s operational philosophy, procedures, and insights, delivered by experienced JetBlue pilots with prior military rotary wing experience.
The program is set to offer a limited number of spots for its inaugural class, scheduled to begin in the fall of 2023. JetBlue has plans to scale up this initiative in the coming years, with the aim of accommodating more veterans looking to transition into commercial aviation careers.