Flight Attendant
United Airlines is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join its global team as Flight Attendants. This role offers a unique opportunity to travel the world, explore new cultures, and create memorable experiences for passengers while ensuring their safety and comfort. United is reinventing the airline industry, and Flight Attendants are at the forefront of this transformation.
As a Flight Attendant, the individual will be responsible for maintaining the highest levels of safety while providing exceptional customer service. They will adapt to diverse customer-facing scenarios, demonstrating optimism, positivity, and outstanding interpersonal skills. The Flight Attendant will resolve issues with understanding, compassion, and grace, fostering customer loyalty and representing United Airlines with pride.
Flexibility is paramount, as Flight Attendants must be available for global assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours. They will fulfill reserve assignments on short notice and may be away from their base for extended periods. Dependability and timeliness are crucial for maintaining the schedule and meeting customer expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure the safety and well-being of passengers.
- Provide exceptional customer service with a "People-First" approach.
- Adapt to various customer needs and resolve issues effectively.
- Represent United Airlines with professionalism and pride.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Maintain flexibility and availability for assignments.
- Serve and/or sell food and beverages, including alcohol, in a professional manner.
- Operate electronic devices for required tasks.
Qualifications:
- Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
- High school graduate or GED; two or more years of college preferred.
- At least one year of customer service experience in the service industry (retail, hospitality, food, teaching/education, aviation, social service, etc.).
- Must be able to speak in a clear, concise, and organized manner, loudly enough to be heard in an emergency.
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently.
- Must be able to read and speak Greek fluently.
- Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound.
- Effectively communicate in high-stress situations.
- Professional appearance and adherence to grooming standards.
- Must possess a valid passport with at least 18 months validity remaining.
- Ability to travel to and from all countries United serves without restrictions.
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects, and push/pull beverage carts.
- Ability to pass a functional reach assessment.
- Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
- Successful completion of an evacuation drill in the water (pool) during training.
- Must be able to pass pre-employment DOT drug screen, comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests.
- Must be able to pass a 10-year background check, including criminal background history.
Benefits:
United Airlines offers a competitive compensation package, including:
- Starting hourly flight pay of $28.88/hour with top of base scale at $67.11/hour.
- Seniority-based pay increases.
- Additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off for sick and vacation leave.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Flight privileges for employees, family, and friends.
- Inclusive uniform standards.
United Airlines is committed to safety and cleanliness, providing a secure environment for both employees and customers. The company provides outstanding training, including a 6.5-week program in Houston, TX, covering United's safety and customer service standards. During training, a $140/week stipend is provided, along with accommodations, breakfast, and lunch. Successful training graduates will receive a $1,000 bonus.
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.