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Job Fair

Job Fair

The Aug. 5 Aviation Job Fair attracted a record 620 attendees. Phoenix Sky Harbor business partners interviewed 312 people and hired 29 new employees on the spot at the job fair. Next month’s Aviation Job Fair is on Sept. 2. More information at skyharbor.com/jobs.

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FLY Award

FLY Award

An airport employee jumped into action to help a VIP retrieve an identification document, earning kudos from city leaders.

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Birdwatcher’s Report

Birdwatcher’s Report

Check out these awesome captures from photographer @_rohitjoshi_ on Instagram. They feature stunning views of aircraft activity at the airport as well as our control tower and the PHX Sky Train®. Thank you for sharing these with us!

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90th Anniversary Spotlight: From the Newsroom to PHX!

90th Anniversary Spotlight: From the Newsroom to PHX!

Phoenix news broadcasting legend Mary Jo West is still informing Arizona residents on a regular basis. She’s doing it now through her role as a Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport Guest Services Representative, instead of visiting your living room through the TV!

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90 Years at PHX: 1990s

90 Years at PHX: 1990s

As part of our year-long 90th anniversary celebration, we’re looking back at the previous decades in our history. The 1990s saw the collapse of the Soviet Union, the rise of the World Wide Web, Beanie Babies, Grunge, and the popularity of CD-ROMs. In Phoenix, the 1990s were a time of more rapid population growth.

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Navigator Focus – Arthur Messinger

Navigator Focus – Arthur Messinger

As Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport celebrates the Navigators’ 25th anniversary, we are featuring long-time navigator volunteers. Arthur Messinger is one of our longest-serving Navigators. He has logged more than 8,500 volunteer hours since starting as a Navigator in November 2002, and is a member of the Navigators’ Compass Club, for those who have served more than 1,500 hours with PHX.

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Teen Navigator Volunteer Program Underway

Teen Navigator Volunteer Program Underway

If the airport has seemed a little younger lately, you’re not imagining things. Starting in June, 18 local high school students kicked off the 2025 Summer Teen Navigator Program at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Over the course of eight weeks, these teens are assisting passengers, gaining volunteer experience, and learning what it takes to keep America’s Friendliest Airport® running smoothly.

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Bring Your Grandchild to Volunteer Day

Bring Your Grandchild to Volunteer Day

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport recently hosted a heartwarming “Bring Your Grandchild to Volunteer Day” as part of the Navigator Volunteer Program. During their regular shifts, PHX Navigators welcomed their grandchildren to join them, offering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of airport hospitality and guest service. Altogether, 14 grandchildren signed up for a memorable day at the Airport with their Navigator grandparents.

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