What’s New at CLT-july-2023

Airport Job Fair Returns Sept. 23

Bring multiple copies of your resume to this year’s Airport Job Fair from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 23 at Bojangles Coliseum, 2700 East Independence Blvd.

Attendees can apply for hundreds of full- and part-time, seasonal and temporary positions, from entry level to managerial with the Aviation Department and Airport partners. Dress is business professional.

Participating employers will include the Aviation Department, American Airlines and concessionaries – HMSHost and Paradies Lagardère.    

Some onsite interviews and conditional offers may be available during the event. Visit cltairport.com/careers to view current job openings.

CLT is one of the largest employers in the Charlotte region, creating 151,575 jobs for North Carolina residents, according to the N.C. Department of Transportation. More than 20,000 people work for the Airport and its business partners.

As the seventh busiest airport worldwide and 10th busiest nationwide for passenger traffic, CLT offers a wide range of career opportunities, including airline, retail, food and beverage, security and customer service. 

New Concessions Coming Your Way

CLT is cooking up some new cuisine to entice your taste buds.   

PDQ is planning a summertime opening on Concourse E. Chicken sandwiches, salads, chicken tenders and nuggets with a variety of specialty sauces and hand spun shakes are on the menu. It is the first PDQ in Charlotte.

Bring on the barbecue. Midwood Smokehouse will serve passengers this fall its tasty chicken, pork, turkey, brisket and ribs on Concourse B. Midwood Smokehouse is the quintessential North Carolina barbecue joint and is known for its menu of Southern staples, appetizers and sides. 

Panera Bread is planning to debut its second CLT location on Concourse E by the end of the year.

Beginning in 2024 passengers also can drop in on Charlotte’s own Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB) on Concourse D for a beer and great food. OMB is one of the Queen City’s oldest craft breweries and well-known Biergartens. Established in 2009, many of its craft beers are sold at restaurants throughout the Airport.

Follow @CLTairport on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn for concessions updates.

Find your favorite place to eat or search for something news on the Shop, Dine & Relax page on our web site.

Runway 5K Registration Now Open

Registration is underway for CLT’s 16th Annual Runway 5K at 7:30 a.m. on Oct. 21. The cost is $30 and increases to $35 on Aug. 31 and $40 on Oct. 8.

The race is limited to 1,500 participants and is a frequent sell out. In other words, don’t wait. Register now by visiting the official Runway 5K website. Participants will receive a T-shirt and finisher medal.

The run occurs entirely on the airfield with two miles of runway and a close-up look at aircraft landing and taking off.

This is the fifth year that proceeds will fund Airport Opportunity Scholarships through Central Piedmont Community College. The scholarships promote careers in aviation, as well as economic opportunities in Charlotte.

Since 2007, over 22,600 people have participated in the 5K, which has raised more than $285,000 for local nonprofit agencies and scholarships.