The Port Authority and Council for Airport Opportunity (CAO) will host a job fair, Feb. 12, aimed at filling more than 800 positions -- with nearly 500 new jobs to be housed in the new Terminal B Arrivals and Departures Hall – as part of the $8 billion LaGuardia Redevelopment program.
The fair is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Elmcor, 33-16 108th Street in Corona, Queens. It will offer job seekers the opportunity to explore and apply for a wide variety of careers in aviation and the airport industry, including with major partners SSP America, Villa Restaurant Group, and Marshall Retail Group.
The Terminal B arrivals and departures hall, set to open in mid-2020, will initially employ nearly 500 additional people in various roles, including customer service, electricians, baggage handlers, bartenders, cashiers, chefs, and retail store supervisors.
“It’s an exciting time for the Port Authority as we rebuild legacy infrastructure and bring our customers a 21st century travel experience,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. “We look forward to opening the doors of the future not just to our customers but to the local men and women looking for work in the aviation, construction, customer service, and retail industries.”
“We are making tangible progress in building a completely new LaGuardia Airport and are delighted to seek job applications from Queens to fill hundreds of new jobs at the new LGA,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. “The Port Authority remains focused on helping to match job seekers in Queens with exciting new opportunities as the airport development program advances.”
