United Airlines Flight Attendant
United Airlines is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join its team as Flight Attendants. As a global team of over 100,000, United is reinventing the airline industry, and Flight Attendants are at the forefront of delivering exceptional customer service and ensuring passenger safety. In this highly desired role, the Flight Attendant has the unique opportunity to see the world while working for the world's largest airline with the most expansive network. No special schooling or college degree is required; United Airlines provides comprehensive training.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the highest levels of safety for all passengers.
- Adapt to diverse customer-facing scenarios with a "People-First" approach.
- Serve customers with optimism, positivity, and grace, resolving issues with understanding and compassion.
- Cultivate customer loyalty through excellent service, representing United Airlines with pride.
- Maintain availability for global assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
- Fulfill reserve assignments on short notice and be away from base for extended periods.
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Create memorable experiences for every customer on every flight.
- Operate electronic devices proficiently.
- Serve and/or sell food and beverages, including alcohol, diligently and professionally.
- Effectively communicate in high-stress situations.
Benefits:
- 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.
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, and sick time.
- Employee Assistance Program for employee and family.
- Flight privileges for employee, family, and friends.
- Inclusive uniform standards.
Training:
- 6.5-week training program in Houston, TX, covering United safety and customer service standards.
- $140/week per diem provided during training, along with accommodations, breakfast, and lunch.
- $1,000 bonus upon successful completion of training.
- Assignment to one of seven hubs: Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles, or other flight attendant base locations. (Relocation funds not provided).
Qualifications:
- 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.
- Minimum of one year of customer service experience in a 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.
- Fluent in English (speak, read, write, and understand).
- Must be able to read and speak German fluently.
- Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound.
- Professional appearance, excellent grooming standards, and willingness to follow uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines.
- Tattoos are NOT permitted on the head, hands, or neck, including behind the ear. Visible tattoos on arms, wrists, legs, and feet must adhere to size and content restrictions.
- Decorative covers, adornments, and/or jewelry on teeth or in the mouth are not permitted.
- Must possess a valid passport with at least 18 months validity remaining prior to its expiration and be able to travel to and from all countries United serves without any restrictions.
- 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, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, etc.
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects, and push and pull a beverage cart (up to 250 lbs.).
- Ability to pass a functional reach assessment.
- Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened.
- 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.
- Must be able to pass a 10-year background check, including criminal background history.
Job Posting End Date: 05/12/2025
United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.