A job fair will be held at Miami International Airport today for Spirit Airlines employees who suddenly lost their jobs when the airline shut down operations over the weekend.
About 17,000 people were impacted when Spirit Airlines shut down operations, and that includes direct employee and indirect employees.
CareerSource South Florida is hosting the event at Miami International Airport’s South Terminal J on the fourth floor, above door 21 pre-security.
Those who attend will be connected with employers offering immediate opportunities as well as on-site career services.
Spirit Airlines announced at 3 a.m. Saturday that it would shut down operations, citing rising fuel costs as the final blow to the business.
A hotline has also been set up that is dedicated for Spirit Airlines employees where they can file for unemployment benefits while they’re looking for a new job.
That number is 1-800-385-3920.