United Airlines Flight Attendant
Join the United Inflight team and be a part of our shared purpose: Connecting people, uniting the world.
United Airlines, the largest airline in aviation history, is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team as Flight Attendants. We are an industry leader in employee engagement, customer service, environmental sustainability, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.
With over 25,000 active Flight Attendants, United Airlines offers a unique opportunity to explore the world while pursuing a rewarding career. We provide comprehensive training, covering all aspects of United's safety and customer service standards. No prior experience or college degree is required.
Benefits:
- Travel Privileges: Fly around the world on United and share the experience with loved ones.
- Outstanding Benefits: Enjoy a competitive compensation package including 401(k), comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Plan, and paid time off for vacation and sick leave.
- Competitive Hourly Pay: Starting hourly pay of $28.88/hour with a top-of-base scale of $67.11/hour. Seniority-based pay increases and additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips.
Training:
- Comprehensive Training: Begin your journey with a 6.5-week training program in Houston, TX. Learn United's safety procedures and customer service standards.
- Full-Time Employment: Upon successful completion of training, you will become a full-time employee assigned to one of our seven hubs (Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles) or other flight attendant base locations. Relocation funds are not provided.
- Training Stipend: Receive a $140/week per diem during training, along with accommodations, breakfast, and lunch. Upon successful completion of training, receive a $1,000 bonus.
Responsibilities:
- Safety First: Ensure the highest levels of safety for all passengers and crew members.
- People-First Demeanor: Possess a genuine passion for service with a focus on customer satisfaction. Adapt to various customer-facing scenarios with optimism and positivity. Provide exceptional customer service, resolving issues with understanding, compassion, and grace.
- Flexibility: Be available for global assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours. Fulfill reserve assignments on short notice and be away from your base for days at a time.
- Team Player: Demonstrate a consistent track record of working independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Turn your dreams into reality! Travel the world, explore new cultures, and create memorable experiences for every customer, every flight, every day.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
- High school graduate or GED; 2 or more years of college preferred.
- At least one year of customer service experience in the service industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, food service, teaching, education, aviation, social service).
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently.
- Ability to speak, read, and write German fluently.
- Must be able to speak in a clear, concise, and organized manner, loudly enough to be heard in an emergency.
- Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound.
- Effectively communicate in high-stress situations (e.g., aircraft evacuation, security threats, delays, medical emergencies, severe weather conditions, turbulence).
- Professional appearance, excellent grooming standards, and willingness to follow uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines.
- Ability to proficiently operate electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) for the completion of required tasks.
- Must possess a valid passport with at least 18 months of remaining validity prior to expiration.
- Ability to travel to and from all countries served by United Airlines without any restrictions.
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (e.g., luggage to overhead bin), and push and pull beverage cart (up to 250 lbs.).
- Ability to pass a functional reach assessment with a combined 76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach (simultaneous) without shoes.
- Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened.
- Expectation to serve and/or sell food and beverages (including alcohol) in a diligent and professional manner.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule in support of United's 24/7 operation (must be available to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, etc.).
Onboarding and Training:
- Flight attendant trainees must successfully demonstrate an evacuation drill in the water (pool) during training.
- Must be willing to complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests.
- Must be able to pass DOT/FAA pre-employment and randomized drug screens. Medical and recreational marijuana are prohibited due to the safety-sensitive nature of the Flight Attendant position.
- Must be able to pass a 10-year background check, including criminal background history. Your background must not prohibit travel to or from anywhere United flies.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and travel privileges.
- Additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips.
- Competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, and sick time.
- Flight privileges: You, your family, and your friends can fly anywhere in the world on standby.
- Inclusive uniform standards that allow employees to celebrate their individuality at work.
- United prioritizes safety and cleanliness for employees and customers.
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The Job Posting End Date is: October 31, 2024