NORTHERN KENTUCKY — Amazon is officially hiring at its Amazon Air hub located at the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport Wednesday and is expected to create over 2,000 new, full-time positions at the facility, according to an email from the company.

“Amazon is helping build a better Kentucky, today and for the long-term. In creating thousands of jobs in Northern Kentucky offering health insurance, paid maternity and paternity leave, employee skills development and many other benefits, Amazon is creating career opportunities that extend well into the future,” said Gov. Andy Beshear. “Demand for air cargo services continues to make Kentucky a top location for manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers needing fast and reliable access to global markets. We value Amazon’s longstanding partnership and look forward to the success of its Amazon Air cargo hub at CVG.”

There are more than 18,000 full- and part-time Amazon employees working across Kentucky, the email said. All Amazon employees at the new site, whether full-time or part-time, will receive a $17.50 per hour minimum wage, benefits that start on day one and a sign-on bonus up to $2,000. Employees will work in a variety of functions, from loading and unloading aircraft to sorting packages for onward transport.

“Our employees are the heart and soul of our operations and we’re thrilled to start hiring at our state-of-the-art facility,” said Director of Regional Operations for Amazon Air Mike Flannery. “Amazon creates great jobs that provide industry-leading pay and comprehensive benefits that start on day one, in a safe, innovative work environment where people can grow their careers.”

Located on the south side of the airport campus, Amazon Air's hub will open later this year. The facility will also feature initial operational capability, including the construction of a new ramp for aircraft parking, vehicle parking lots and a sortation building, as well as local roadway improvements. This project involves a total estimated $1.5 billion investment in the Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky region. Amazon broke ground on the hub in the spring of 2019.

Job candidates must be 18 years or older, have a valid driver's license and have a high school diploma or equivalent to be considered. Interested applicants can learn more and apply online or sign up for text alerts by texting AIRCVG to 77088.