Amazon has announced that its KSBD Air Hub in San Bernardino celebrated the graduation of its newest hires from New Hire Orientation, officially integrating them into the Amazon Air team to support air cargo and logistics operations. The announcement was made on Instagram.
According to Amazon’s official KSBD Air Hub Instagram post, the site celebrated its “KSBD Grads,” marking the successful completion of New Hire Orientation and the start of their careers with Amazon Air. The event underscores Amazon’s ongoing investment in employee development and community job creation in San Bernardino’s logistics corridor, one of the fastest-growing freight regions in the United States. The post highlights the company’s commitment to training, teamwork, and safety at its air operations sites.
As reported by The Press-Enterprise, Amazon’s KSBD Air Hub opened in 2021 at San Bernardino International Airport as part of a $200 million investment expected to generate over 3,000 jobs in the Inland Empire. The 660,000-square-foot facility serves as a regional gateway for Amazon Air cargo, enhancing delivery speed across the West Coast. The report emphasized that ongoing training and orientation programs — like the NHO class celebrated this month — are critical to maintaining safe and efficient operations.
According to Inland Empire Business Journal, Amazon’s KSBD Air Hub has become a major economic driver in San Bernardino County, contributing hundreds of millions in annual economic activity. The publication notes that Amazon’s Air operations have spurred local job growth in logistics, maintenance, and technology fields while creating career pathways for residents through orientation and training programs like NHO. The hub’s community partnerships and workforce initiatives underscore Amazon’s role as a long-term employer and neighbor in the region.
Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Amazon is a global technology company operating across e-commerce, logistics, digital media, and cloud computing through Amazon Web Services (AWS). Amazon Air, its air cargo network, operates across North America to speed deliveries and support customers nationwide. The company employs more than 1.5 million people worldwide and invests in career development, sustainability, and community initiatives in regions such as San Bernardino County.
