KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dozens of new hires are waiting to start their new careers at Kansas City International Airport.

Kansas City’s Aviation Department said it hired 46 people during a job fair Dec. 8.

They are now in the process of getting background checks as well as drug screenings and physicals.

It is not known yet how many will make it through the entire onboarding process.

The airport is still hiring for a number of positions, including:

• Airport Police Officer
• Airport Security Dispatcher
• Building Maintenance Worker
• Bus Operator
• Bus Operator Trainee
• Maintenance Mechanic
• Maintenance Repairer
• Security Officer
• Traffic Control Officer

The city says starting pay begins at $16.92, plus benefits.

There are other positions that remain open. The full list of jobs at KCI Airport can be found at flykci.com/careers.