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Benefits
The rewards of joining the JetBlue crew include access to a superior package of benefits.
Complete information on benefits and pricing will be given upon hire. Here are highlights of the program:
Security for Today
Medical Insurance
- If you are a full-time Crewmember, medical coverage is offered to you and your eligible dependents through a preferred provider organization (PPO).
- Crewmembers have the option to choose from two major carriers and between a high or low plan.
- You may use any doctor or facility you wish - there is no gatekeeper and no referral required to see a specialist. However, the plan will pay more if you use an in-network provider.
- Part-time Crewmembers are offered a traditional indemnity medical plan.
Dental Insurance
- JetBlue offers a dental plan to all Crewmembers.
- Under the dental plan, you may see the dentist of your choice; however, the plan will pay more if you use an in-network provider.
- The plan includes orthodontic services for children up to age 19.
Vision Insurance
- JetBlue offers a voluntary vision plan to all Crewmembers.
- The plan provides for an exam, lenses every 12 months and frames every 24 months.
- Contact lenses are also covered.
- You may see the vision provider of your choice; however, the plan will pay more if you use an in-network provider.
- Discounts on Lasik Vision Correction are also offered through the vision plan.
Group Legal
- JetBlue offers participants in this plan access to a nationwide network of experienced attorneys.
- A variety of services are available at an affordable price including assistance with bankruptcy, living trusts and wills, estate planning and purchase, sale or refinancing of your home.
Flexible Spending
- JetBlue offers two flexible spending accounts to defer health care and dependent care expenses with tax-free dollars.
- You can contribute to one or both accounts. Participation is entirely voluntary, and you don’t need to be enrolled in the JetBlue plans to participate.
Voluntary Discount Programs
- Crewmembers have the opportunity to participate in a variety of discount programs.
- Participation is voluntary and you can participate at any time.
- Services include:
- Group Auto and Home Insurance - Crewmembers may select insurance at discounted rates for coverage of cars, homes, rentals, boats, mobile homes, and recreational vehicles.
- Banking Services - Save smarter at great rates and with the security of FDIC insurance.
- Pet Insurance - This program helps you to better manage the high cost of veterinary services. The plan helps pay for office visits, prescriptions, x-rays, lab fees, surgery, and hospitalization for covered medical problems.
Life Insurance
- JetBlue pays for basic life and AD&D insurance for all qualified Crewmembers.
- The amount of coverage depends on your job classification.
- You can purchase additional supplemental coverage up to six times your annual salary up to a plan maximum.
- Coverage is also available for your spouse and dependent children.
- Whole Life Insurance coverage is available for all Crewmembers, spouses and dependent children.
Short-Term Disability Insurance
- If you live in New York, New Jersey, California or Puerto Rico, you are eligible for coverage under the government-regulated disability plan for your area.
- If you live in another location, you can purchase short-term disability coverage that pays a benefit equal to 60% of your weekly base pay up to a plan maximum.
- Coverage is available for all qualified Crewmembers.
Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Coverage is provided for all full-time Crewmembers
- The plan pays 60% of your monthly base pay up to a plan maximum.
Wellness Programs
- Smoking Cessation.
- Nutrition Program.
- More programs are available through our full-time medical plans.
Security for Tomorrow
401(k) Investment Plan
- The plan lets you save any percentage of your pay in pre-tax dollars.
- JetBlue will match the first 5% that you save dollar for dollar.
- You choose how to invest your account among 27 funds.
- Matching contributions to your account vest over five years.
- The plan differs slightly in Puerto Rico.
Guaranteed Profit Sharing (not available to LiveTV®)
- Five percent of your eligible earnings will be deposited into your retirement account annually.
- This amount will vest after completing three years of service (from your hire date).
- When Profit Sharing produces more than five percent, the difference is paid in cash.
Stock Purchase Plan (not available to LiveTV®)
- Become part owner by buying JetBlue stock through the Crewmember Stock Purchase Plan.
- Crewmembers can buy shares of company stock through payroll deduction every six months at 5% off the fair market value.
Roth 401(k)
- Post-tax Roth contributions to the JetBlue Airways Retirement Plan.
- Subject to income eligibility limits associated with Roth IRAs.
- Pay taxes now not at retirement.
Self-Directed Accounts (SDA)
- Self-directed brokerage service for the more experienced, confident investors.
- Choose your own stocks in the JetBlue Airways Retirement plan.
- Additional access to stocks, bonds, and mutual funds that are not offered in the JetBlue 401(k) plan.
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