Broward Tax Collector Hires Displaced Spirit Airlines Workers

The Broward County Tax Collector's Office held a hiring event May 19 targeting former Spirit Airlines employees left jobless by the airline's shutdown.

Nearly 300 job seekers attended the event in Deerfield Beach, where representatives from the Tax Collector's Office and more than 25 local employers and workforce organizations conducted interviews. Tax Collector Abbey Ajayi's recruiters engaged with at least 100 candidates, many with backgrounds in customer service, operations management, and team leadership.

Spirit Airlines' headquarters in Dania Beach employed hundreds across Broward County. The Tax Collector's Office coordinated the event with CareerSource Broward to connect displaced workers with new opportunities.

The Tax Collector's Office is expanding and has openings for public service positions. Former airline employees bring customer service, communication, and operational skills applicable to government work.

Job seekers can view openings on the Broward County Tax Collector's career page.