Detroit Metropolitan Airport hosts second concessions job fair, invites public to attend

DETROIT (Sept. 5, 2019) – The Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA), which operates Detroit Metropolitan Airport (DTW), is hosting a job fair on behalf of its concessionaires. The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, September 14 at Nomads – 10100 Middlebelt Rd., Romulus, Michigan 48174.

Management teams from several concessionaires will be on site, interviewing candidates for full- and part-time positions in the McNamara and North terminals. Opportunities are available at several retail and dining locations including EA Sports, Running Fit, Explore Afar, Cat Cora Tap Room, National Coney Island, Andiamo, Starbucks, Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Chick-fil-A and many others. Staff from the newest restaurants in the North Terminal: Cantoro Italian Market Trattoria, Atwater Brewery, Air Margaritaville and MOD Pizza will also be on site conducting interviews.

“One of the ways Detroit Metropolitan Airport contributes to our region’s economy is by employing more than 17,000 workers,” said Wayne County Airport Authority CEO Chad Newton. “If you want to join the team, meet people from all over the world and provide quality customer service, your next job may be right here at the airport.”

Job fair participants must be at least 18 years old and should bring two pieces of identification: a state identification card or driver’s license and their original social security card or birth certificate with seal. Any offers of employment will require successful completion of an airport background check.

"There are so many opportunities for employment and growth at DTW,” said Vice President of AJA & Associates and Joint Venture Partner Julie Anders. “Working at the airport offers a diverse platform for you to learn, grow and succeed. Attending the job fair may be the start of a new adventure.”

For more information, job seekers should contact WCAA’s Concessions team at (734) 942-3751, send an email to concessions@wcaa.us or text DTWJOBS to 31996.

Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) welcomed more than 35 million passengers in 2018 and is one of the world’s leading air transportation hubs. With service from 13 scheduled passenger airlines, Michigan’s largest airport offers approximately 1,100 flights per day to and from more than 140 nonstop destinations on four continents. With two award-winning passenger terminals, six jet runways, and an onsite AAA Four-Diamond Westin Hotel, DTW is among the world’s most efficient, customer friendly and operationally capable airports in North America.  DTW is operated by the Wayne County Airport Authority, which also operates nearby Willow Run Airport – an important corporate, cargo and general aviation facility.  The Airport Authority is entirely self-sustaining and does not receive tax dollars to support airport operations.   Visit www.metroairport.com for more information.