Spirit on flight attendant hiring event: 'This is a great opportunity for someone who loves or has dreamt about traveling'

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A low-cost airline that’s part of a recent merger deal with a rival carrier has 200 flight attendant positions in Houston to fill, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.

The station reported that Spirit Airlines will host a hiring event in Houston on Thursday. 

JetBlue Airways agreed to purchase Spirit for $3.8 billion late last month.

According to KPRC, once hired, the flight attendants will be based out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport, which will serve as Spirit’s new crew base.

The airline said on its website that interested individuals ought to apply online prior to the Soar Higher: Flight Attendant Hiring Event, which will be held at Hilton Houston North at 12400 Greenspoint Dr. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

“This is a great opportunity for someone who loves or has dreamt about traveling and is looking for a career right now,” the airline said in a news release, KPRC reported. “Qualifying candidates can receive a conditional job offer on the spot.”

Applicants are required to bring a résumé, a valid U.S. passport and two forms of government-issued identification, per Spirit.

To qualify, individuals must be 21 years old, have over two years of experience in the guest service, hospitality or retail industries, stand at least five foot and attend and successfully complete a four-week initial flight attendant training.

The airline also requires prospects to be able to lift 50 pounds from the floor to above shoulder level, as well as comply with its piercing and no visible tattoo policies.

According to KPRC, Spirit’s employee perks include, but aren’t limited to: Unlimited standby flights to more than 90 destinations in the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, a dozen one-way buddy passes for friends, and health, dental and vision coverage.

Citing an Associated Press (AP) report, the station reported that the merger between Spirit and JetBlue will form the country’s fifth-largest carrier, accounting for nearly 10% of the market.

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is the last obstacle, the report said.