Carrie Braun

Carrie Braun is a First Officer at JetBlue Airways with a diverse and extensive background in aviation.12 She began her aviation career in an unconventional way, starting as a skydiving instructor in her teens before transitioning to piloting.3 Braun graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University with a Bachelor's degree in Aeronautical Science.2

Throughout her career, Braun has accumulated experience flying various aircraft types and in different aviation sectors:

1. She flew the Casa 212 Turboprop for Drop Zone.2
2. Worked for Vision Airlines, flying Dornier 228/328 on Grand Canyon tours.2
3. Operated as an air ambulance pilot flying King Air 200.2
4. Flew Learjet 60 for Aviation West Charters, conducting international flights.2
5. Piloted Hawker 850 in the Middle East.2

Braun joined JetBlue Airways in 2016 as a First Officer on the Airbus 320, which marked her fifth type rating.23

Beyond her piloting duties, Carrie Braun is actively involved in pilot advocacy and support:

1. She received the 2023 ALPA Pilot Assistance Award for her work in Pilot Peer Support.1
2. Braun serves as the Pilot Peer Support (PPS) Group chair for ALPA, focusing on pilot mental health and stress management.3
3. She is involved with the Blue Pilot Fund, a nonprofit organization helping JetBlue pilots in financial distress.34

Carrie Braun is known for her commitment to volunteerism, particularly in areas of mental health and self-improvement within the aviation community.3