Flying Hirer

Rising fuel prices and a tanking economy hit the airline industry hard. In 2008, during the months of June and July alone, top airlines cut nearly 26,000 jobs.

Two years later, the industry might not be flying high, but it is expected to turn a profit. The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) reports that the International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects airlines around the world to post a $2.5 billion profit in 2010. IATA also expects passenger traffic to grow more than 7 percent this year, and for cargo volumes to grow by 18 percent. Meanwhile, industry revenue is forecast at $545 billion.

Airline job cuts have been deep and widespread. To achieve and maintain the levels of projected growth, surely these employers will have to add to staff.