Tampa International Airport And Partners Looking To Fill 300+ Jobs

From Tampa International Airport:

April 20, 2021

Passengers are returning to the skies in greater and greater numbers and that means one thing at Tampa International Airport: More jobs.

To meet growing demand, the Airport on May 4 will host one of its largest job fairs ever, with more than 300 available positions, including opportunities at our shops, restaurants, rental car companies, the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority and others.

Hiring Day event at a glance:

• Date: May 4
• Time: 9 a.m.-Noon
• Location: Level 3, Main Terminal (in between Hard Rock and P.F. Chang’s)
• No advance registration required; bring two forms of ID to get hired on the spot
• Parking validated (park in the Short Term Garage)
• A virtual Hiring Day event is also scheduled for 1 p.m.-4 p.m. Click here to register.

“Whether you're a barista or working behind the scenes, you are part of the TPA family and play a critical role in making this one of America's favorite airports," said John Tiliacos, TPA's Executive Vice President of Operations and Customer Service. "Our passenger numbers are picking up dramatically and it's important that we ramp up our staffing levels throughout the Airport to provide our guests with the level of customer service that they’ve come to expect at TPA. We're excited to welcome you to our team and to the best airport in the country!”

The available positions feature a range of skills and management levels, primarily at the Airport’s shops and restaurants, including cooks, baristas and bartenders to sales associates, supervisors and shift managers. The Aviation Authority is looking to fill several maintenance, traffic and dispatch positions.

On the concessions side, some employers are offering incentives such as signing bonuses, and annual memberships to popular streaming services, among other incentives.

Please click here for a breakdown of all available positions at TPA’s shops and restaurants, and the corresponding pay ranges for each. Click here for additional information on what positions are available with the Hillsborough County Aviation Authority.

This press release was produced by the Tampa International Airport. The views expressed are the author's own.