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Amazon to Create 2,000 Jobs at New Air Cargo Hub
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January 31, 2017
- Amazon has been an active member of the
business community in Kentucky for nearly 20
years, employing more than 10,000 people in
full-time jobs across 11 fulfillment center
locations.
Today, the company announced it is creating new
jobs and investing even further in Kentucky with
plans to build a centralized air hub to support
its growing fleet of Prime Air cargo planes. At
the site when it opens, the company expects to
create more than 2,000 new jobs.
“As we considered places for the long-term home
for our air hub operations, Hebron quickly rose
to the top of the list with a large, skilled
workforce, centralized location with great
connectivity to our nearby fulfillment
locations, and an excellent quality of living
for employees. |
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"We feel
strongly that with these qualities as a place to
do business, our investments will support Amazon
and customers well into the future,” said Dave
Clark, Amazon Senior Vice President of Worldwide
Operations. “We couldn’t be more excited to add
2,000-plus Amazon employees to join the more
than 10,000 who work with us today across our
robust operations in Kentucky.”
Last year,
Amazon entered into agreements with two carriers
to lease 40 dedicated cargo airplanes to support
Prime members with fast, free shipping. Today,
16 of those planes are in service for Amazon
customers with more planes rolling out over
time. Amazon’s Prime Air hub at CVG will support
Amazon’s dedicated fleet of Prime Air cargo
planes by loading, unloading and sorting
packages.
“Amazon’s Prime Air hub promises to
revolutionize the fulfillment industry
worldwide, and Kentucky is excited to partner
with them as they embark on this disruptive,
transformative and exciting venture,” said Gov.
Bevin. “Kentucky’s ideal location, proven
workforce and an already extensive shipping and
logistics industry have been the backbone of our
relationship with Amazon for nearly 20 years.
This new project will pay dividends to both the
company and our state, and we are truly grateful
for the jobs and economic impact it will bring
to the commonwealth.” |
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