JetBlue Airways has promoted Warren Christie to the position of chief operating officer, effective as of February 12 2024. This will align with the previously announced transition of current president and chief operating officer Joanna Geraghty to the role of chief executive officer.
Christie currently serves as head of safety, security, fleet operations, airports and JetBlue university. He brings 35 years of aviation experience to the role, including 21 at JetBlue, and is described by Geraghty as “well positioned to help us tackle the unique challenges we face while continuing to lead with safety as a core element of our culture”.
“To keep customers coming back we must run a reliable operation and deliver on JetBlue’s award-winning service consistently,” added Christie. “I will work to ensure our frontline crewmembers have the rights systems, resources, and tools to support their continued success”.
Christie commenced his career in aviation as an officer in the United States Navy, where he piloted the F/A-18 Hornet. He served as a Naval Aviator and instructed at the Navy Fighter Weapons School (TOPGUN) before joining JetBlue in 2003.