Luton airport is looking to fill 400 job vacancies ahead of the summer peak as last month’s passenger numbers indicate a travel recovery.
Jobs available include aviation security officers, fire fighters, retail and hospitality staff and positions related to the Direct Air-Rail Transit (DART) system, which will link the airport terminal with Luton airport Parkway railway station.
The announcement coincided with the government announcing the end to all Covid travel curbs from Friday.
A busy ski season and half-term city breaks boosted passenger levels to 611,000 in February.
Geneva, Amsterdam and Belfast were the most popular destinations, followed by Edinburgh, Glasgow and Paris.
Chief executive Alberto Martin said: “We are confident that demand for air travel is returning given the busy half term period, and will only increase further with the relaxation of the final travel restrictions at the end of this week.
“Though reaching our pre-pandemic figures will be tough, flying to the UK is now as easy as it was before, removing a key barrier to booking for many passengers.
“Hiring key staff will be essential to accommodate this anticipated uplift, and we look forward to recruiting ahead of what we know will be a busy summer season.”