{"id":401735,"date":"2026-09-16T18:42:09","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T18:42:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/401735\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T18:42:09","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T18:42:09","slug":"american-airlines-to-recruit-former-spirit-staff-in-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/401735\/","title":{"rendered":"American Airlines to recruit former Spirit staff in Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"

ORLANDO, Fla. \u2014 Former Spirit Airlines employees<\/a> have a chance to explore new aviation careers in Orlando this week.<\/p>\n

American Airlines is scheduled to meet with former Spirit pilots and maintenance crew members from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, located on Bonnet Creek Resort Lane.<\/p>\n

The recruiting opportunity comes about four months after Spirit Airlines ceased operations<\/a> on May 2, ending the airline\u2019s 33-year run and leaving thousands of workers across the country seeking new employment.<\/p>\n

Starting Thursday, the Latino Professionals in Aerospace Expo will also be held at the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek.<\/p>\n

The two-day hiring event is open to workers affected by Spirit\u2019s shutdown and is expected to connect job seekers with employers in aerospace and aviation.<\/p>\n

The events come as airlines and aerospace companies look to fill positions across a range of fields, including flight operations, aircraft maintenance and other technical roles.<\/p>\n

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