03 July 2025

United Air Lines | Flight Attendant

United States

United Airlines Flight Attendant Job Description

United Airlines, the world's largest airline with the most expansive network, invites applications for the position of Flight Attendant. As part of a growing team of over 28,000 active Flight Attendants, this role offers the unique opportunity to travel the globe while delivering world-class service and ensuring passenger safety. No prior special schooling or a college degree is mandated, as comprehensive training is provided by United.

Role Summary & Responsibilities

Flight Attendants serve as the face of United, prioritizing the highest levels of safety and security ("Safety First") while embodying a "People-First" demeanor. Key responsibilities include:

This role requires significant flexibility and availability, supporting United’s 24/7 operation. Flight Attendants must be available for global assignments, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, fulfilling reserve assignments on short notice and being away from their base for days at a time.

Training Process

The United journey begins with industry-leading Flight Attendant Initial Training, a rigorous 6.5-week program conducted in Houston, TX. Training focuses on mastering United’s safety and service standards. Upon successful completion and base orientation, trainees transition to full-time employee status. During training, a stipend of $140 per week is provided, along with dual occupancy hotel accommodations and two meals per day (breakfast and either lunch or dinner, depending on the training schedule). Successful training graduates receive a $1,000 bonus. Trainees will be assigned a base at one of United's seven hubs (Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles) or another designated base location; relocation funds are not provided.

Compensation & Benefits

United offers a competitive compensation package. The starting hourly flight pay is $28.88, with the potential to reach the top of base scale at $67.11 per hour. Pay increases are seniority-based. Additional compensation is available for language skills, lead positions, and international trips.

Outstanding benefits are provided, including:

Exceptional travel privileges are a key benefit, allowing the employee, their family, and friends to fly globally on a standby status. United promotes inclusive uniform standards, allowing employees to express their individuality while adhering to professional appearance guidelines.

Qualifications & Requirements

Prospective Flight Attendants must meet the following criteria:

Physical Requirements & Onboarding Prerequisites

Candidates must be able to perform required physical duties, including:

Onboarding and training involve additional prerequisites:

Application Deadline

The job posting end date is 9/29/2025.

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