Flight Attendant
United Airlines is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join its team as Flight Attendants. This role offers a unique opportunity to explore the world while ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers. As a Flight Attendant, the individual will play a vital role in creating memorable experiences for every customer, on every flight, every day.
United Airlines boasts the world's most expansive network and is committed to growth and innovation. The airline values its team members and offers ample opportunities for career evolution, comprehensive health and wellness programs, and extensive travel privileges.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure the highest levels of safety for all passengers.
- Adapt and respond effectively to diverse customer-facing scenarios.
- Provide exceptional customer service with optimism and positivity.
- Engage directly with customers, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to resolve issues with understanding and grace.
- Represent United Airlines with pride and distinction.
- Maintain availability for global assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
- Fulfill reserve assignments on short notice and be prepared for extended periods away from the base location.
- Work both independently and collaboratively as a team member.
- Serve and sell food and beverages, including alcohol, in a diligent and professional manner.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
- High school graduate or GED equivalent; two or more years of college preferred.
- Minimum of one year of customer service experience in the service industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, food service, teaching/education, aviation, social services).
- Must be able to communicate clearly, concisely, and loudly enough to be heard in an emergency.
- Fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English is required.
- Fluency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding Italian is required.
- Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound.
- Effectively communicate in high-stress situations, such as aircraft evacuations, security threats, delays, medical emergencies, severe weather conditions, and turbulence.
- Maintain a professional appearance, adhere to excellent grooming standards, and comply with 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 not exceed the size of a credit card/employee badge (3.5 inches long x 2.24 inches wide) or be covered by standard uniform pieces. Tattoos must not be offensive (violent, obscene, sexual, racist, or contain objectionable content or imagery, including weapons).
- Decorative covers, adornments, and/or jewelry on teeth or in the mouth are not permitted.
- Proficiency in operating electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) is required.
- Must possess a valid passport with at least 18 months of validity remaining.
- Must be able to travel to and from all countries United serves without restrictions.
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (such as luggage to overhead bin or window exit) 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 on.
- Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened.
- 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, and holidays.
- Successful completion of an evacuation drill in the water (pool) during training is required.
- 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.
- 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:
- Starting hourly flight pay of $28.88/hour, with top of base scale at $67.11/hour.
- Seniority-based pay increases and 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 the individual and their family.
- Flight privileges for the individual, family, and friends on a stand-by basis.
- $140/week per diem, along with accommodations, breakfast, and lunch during the 6.5-week training in Houston, TX. Successful training graduates will receive a $1,000 bonus.
The job posting end date is 05/12/2025.
United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.