CLEVELAND — Frontier Airlines has revealed their plans to open a new crew base at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) in March of 2024, which the airline says is expected employ up to 110 pilots, 250 flight attendants and 50 aircraft maintenance personnel within the first year.
“Combined with airport positions, the airline is expected to generate nearly $80 million annually in local wages with further growth anticipated in the coming years,” according to a press release from Frontier Airlines.
Frontier Airlines currently offers 17 nonstop routes from CLE.
“We’re excited to partner with the Cleveland community as we continue to expand our operation at CLE and bring meaningful economic impact to the area through new jobs,” said Frontier CEO Barry Biffle. “A crew base also positively impacts customers as it helps to support smooth flight operations."
They are now recruiting for flight attendant positions with an anticipated hiring event in Cleveland this January. Interested in a job? You can apply HERE.
“The City of Cleveland and the entire region will benefit from this announcement and the many layers of value that come with a new crew base,” said Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb. “We are grateful for the confidence Frontier has in the Cleveland market and for the economic boost that will follow from this investment.”