Hit New Career Heights With Spirit Airlines; 4,000+ Spirit Family Members to be Added in 2023

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Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced plans to hire over 4,000 new Team Members in 2023, expanding its workforce in the wake of adding new aircraft and destinations. Roles include pilots, flight attendants, and maintenance technicians. The recruitment follows a successful hiring trend in 2022, where Spirit received 21 new Airbus A320 Family aircraft and plans to acquire 26 more in 2023. The airline also opened a new maintenance facility in Houston and established additional crew bases. Recognized for its diverse work environment, Spirit aims to provide career advancement and attractive travel benefits to new hires.

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• Hiring over 4,000 new employees reflects company growth.
• Plans for acquisition of 26 new Airbus aircraft in 2023.
• Opened a new aircraft maintenance facility in Houston.
• Enhanced opportunities for career advancement and travel perks.

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• None.

Aspiring Pilots, Flight Attendants, Aircraft Maintenance Technicians and others invited to apply for jobs at spirit.com/careers

MIRAMAR, Fla., March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today announced plans to hire more than 4,000 new Team Members in 2023 as the airline adds new planes and destinations to its growing network. The new hires will include Pilots, Flight Attendants, Aviation Maintenance Technicians and other support center roles. Plus, Spirit is growing in new and existing cities, with positions available with Spirit and business partners at airport stations across the network. These job opportunities allow job seekers across the nation to soar with attractive travel benefits and the advancement opportunities associated with working for a dynamic and fast-growing airline.

"We're welcoming thousands of new Spirit Family Members across our network this year and have a broad range of positions available for people with all different interests, talents and experience levels," said Linde Grindle, Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Spirit Airlines. "As Spirit continues to grow, so do our people. Joining one of the fastest-growing airlines means our Team Members have more opportunities to gain fun travel perks, advance their career goals and enable people to travel more often, to more places."

These exciting job opportunities follow the airline's soaring 2022 hiring trend as thousands of new Spirit Team Members joined the growing company last year. Some recent hiring milestones include:

• In 2022, we received 21 brand new Airbus A320 Family aircraft. And in 2023, Spirit plans to receive another 26 new aircraft, with more on the way. We bring on new Team Members with each additional plane.
• Spirit recently opened a state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance facility at George Bush International Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas.
• In 2022, Spirit added new crew bases for Pilots and Flight Attendants in Atlanta, Houston and Miami, growing our total number to 10 home bases across the country where our flight crews can choose to begin and end their duty.
• Also in 2022, Spirit added nine new cities to its growing route map of nearly 100 destinations across the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean, with more new cities coming in 2023.

Our new Team Members will enjoy an award-winning working environment. The airline was named one of America's Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes in 2022, and Top Companies in Travel & Hospitality by LinkedIn in 2022. Additionally, Spirit was named "Value Airline of the Year" in the coveted ATW 2023 Airline Industry Achievement Awards.

Spirit is also known for its charitable contributions to the communities where our Team Members live and work. In 2023, the Spirit Charitable Foundation raised over $1.5 million for dozens of charity organizations supporting children and families, service members and the environment.

Job seekers ready to start a new and rewarding career at Spirit Airlines can learn more or apply to attend an upcoming hiring event at spirit.com/careers. Qualified applicants will receive an invitation to attend. For more information, please contact the recruitment teams:

• Pilot Applicants: PilotRecruiting@spirit.com
• Flight Attendant & Technician Applicants: Talent.Acquisition@spirit.com

Spirit Airlines Upcoming Hiring Events
Event Name:	Date:	City:
Flight Attendant Hiring Events	April 4, 2023	Las Vegas
	April 20, 2023	Chicago
Pilot Hiring Events	April 6, 2023	Miramar
	April 11, 2023	Miramar
Aviation Institute of Maintenance Career Fair	April 20, 2023	Las Vegas

Click HERE for logos and photos of Spirit crews and aircraft.

About Spirit Airlines: 
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) is committed to delivering the best value in the sky. We are the leader in providing customizable travel options starting with an unbundled fare. This allows our Guests to pay only for the options they choose — like bags, seat assignments, refreshments and Wi-Fi — something we call À La Smarte®. Our Fit Fleet® is one of the youngest and most fuel-efficient in the United States. We serve destinations throughout the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean, making it possible for our Guests to venture further and discover more than ever before. We are committed to inspiring positive change in the communities where we live and work through the Spirit Charitable Foundation. Come save with us at spirit.com.

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SOURCE Spirit Airlines, Inc.

FAQ

What are Spirit Airlines' hiring plans for 2023?

Spirit Airlines plans to hire over 4,000 new Team Members in 2023.

How many new aircraft will Spirit Airlines receive in 2023?

Spirit Airlines plans to receive 26 new Airbus A320 Family aircraft in 2023.

What types of positions is Spirit Airlines hiring for?

Spirit Airlines is hiring pilots, flight attendants, aviation maintenance technicians, and support center roles.

Where is Spirit Airlines expanding its crew bases?

Spirit Airlines has expanded its crew bases in Atlanta, Houston, and Miami.

What recognition has Spirit Airlines received for its work environment?

Spirit Airlines was named one of America's Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes in 2022.