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JetBlue Appoints Jeff Winter, Vice President, JetBlue University

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JetBlue Airways (JBLU) has appointed Jeff Winter as the new vice president of JetBlue University. Reporting to Warren Christie, he will oversee training programs from Orlando, New York, and Salt Lake City. Winter, who joined JetBlue in 2015, has extensive experience in flight operations and project management, most recently serving as director of flight operations planning. With ambitious hiring and training plans for this year, Winter aims to enhance the training success for new hires and operational teams.

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NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU), New York’s Hometown Airline®, today announces the appointment of Jeff Winter as the carrier’s new vice president, JetBlue University. He will report to Warren Christie, JetBlue’s head of safety, security, fleet operations and JetBlue University. Based in Orlando, Fla., Winter will oversee the company’s award-winning training programs and facilities.

Jeff Winter, Vice President, JetBlue University. (Photo: Business Wire)

Jeff Winter, Vice President, JetBlue University. (Photo: Business Wire)

From locations in Orlando, New York and Salt Lake City, JetBlue University offers new hire and recurrent training for JetBlue’s airports, customer support (reservations), flight operations, inflight, system operations, and technical operations (maintenance) crewmembers, as well as pilot training services for a variety of other airlines around the world.

Since joining JetBlue in 2015, Winter has held a variety of roles in flight operations, training, and project management. Most recently he served as director, flight operations planning and analytics, where he led the teams which supported the business and labor relations administration for flight operations. He played a key role in overseeing the budget and running the day-to-day business of flight operations.

Prior to joining JetBlue, Jeff served in the U.S. Navy for over 32 years, predominantly as an FA-18 pilot and instructor. His non-flying duties included writing strategy and developing counter-terrorism plans at the U.S. Special Operations Command.

“We are excited to welcome Jeff to our JetBlue University team,” said Christie. “With Jeff’s experience in flight operations, aviation, and training, he brings an invaluable wealth of knowledge with him that will benefit our JetBlue University program and our crewmembers. He’s been a terrific leader since joining JetBlue and will be an important asset to JetBlue University.”

Winter added, “We have ambitious hiring and training plans in place this year and I look forward to working with our excellent JetBlue University faculty to ensure we are doing everything we can to set up our new hires and operations teams for success.”

About JetBlue Airways

JetBlue is New York's Hometown Airline®, and a leading carrier in Boston, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood, Los Angeles, Orlando and San Juan. JetBlue carries customers across the United States, Caribbean and Latin America and London. For more information, visit jetblue.com.

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FAQ

Who is the new vice president of JetBlue University?

Jeff Winter has been appointed as the new vice president of JetBlue University.

What are Jeff Winter's qualifications for his role at JetBlue?

Jeff Winter has over 32 years of experience in the U.S. Navy as an FA-18 pilot and has held various roles in flight operations and project management at JetBlue since 2015.

What impact will Jeff Winter's appointment have on JetBlue's training programs?

Winter's appointment is expected to enhance JetBlue's training programs, leveraging his extensive experience in aviation and operational management.

Where is JetBlue University located?

JetBlue University has locations in Orlando, New York, and Salt Lake City.

What are the main responsibilities of Jeff Winter at JetBlue University?

Jeff Winter will oversee training programs for crewmembers across various operational areas within JetBlue.

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