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| New York City Mayor Eric Adam speaks at JetBlue's hiring event at JFK Airport, announcing a new partnership in growing the airline's workforce. (Photo: Business Wire) |
JetBlue New York’s Hometown Airline announced it will be adding 5,000 jobs in New York City before the end of the year. New York Mayor Adams joined JetBlue leaders on Monday at a major hiring event to assist in filling many of these new positions that was held at JetBlue’s hangar at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
JetBlue currently employs around 8,000 crewmembers based in New York City, at the airports as well as in JetBlue’s Long Island City Support Center, its corporate headquarters. The airline’s growth and hiring as well as its low fare expansion is due in great part to the Northeast Alliance, a partnership it has entered into with American Airlines. Those seeking information about future JetBlue hiring events and careers at JetBlue should visit jetblue.com/careers.
“As New York’s Hometown Airline, JetBlue’s commitment goes well beyond the flights we operate here,” said Robin Hayes, chief executive officer, JetBlue. “We’re thrilled to partner with Mayor Adams to support his administration’s Blueprint for New York City’s Economic Recovery by encouraging travel to New York City. We’ll do that by hiring thousands of new JetBlue crewmembers in 2022, and through our continued engagement in the community to create a strong pipeline for future JetBlue crewmembers and a more resilient workforce for New York City as a whole.”
“New York City is coming back, and we are working with our business community to invest in our people, restart our economic engines, and give New Yorkers pathways to quality jobs,” said New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “Not only is JetBlue one of our largest home-grown employers, but the company is creating 5,000 new jobs in our city. I look forward to working with them on a new workforce partnership that will provide more New Yorkers with career pathways and opportunities in this critical industry.”
“Getting visitors back to the five boroughs and supporting our tourism industry are critical in our efforts to drive an equitable economic recovery,” said New York City Deputy Mayor for Economic and Workforce Development Maria Torres-Springer. “Not only is JetBlue adding thousands of jobs in New York, but they are also making it easier for people to access the amazing attractions our city has to offer.”
“As the tourism and travel industry bounces back from COVID-19’s disruption, initiatives like Mayor Adams’ and JetBlue’s workforce partnership program will ensure New Yorkers of all backgrounds share in the industry’s recovery and growth. Furthermore, this initiative will open doors for qualified diverse professionals who - although highly skilled - may lack the connections and access often key to securing an offer,” said Rep. Gregory W. Meeks (NY-5). “Breaking down such artificial barriers in employment is key to ensuring communities like the one I represent can share in our nation’s prosperity. I look forward to seeing the positive outcomes of this program, especially here in Queens at JFK, the gateway to America.”
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