Flight Attendant
United Airlines is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join its global team as Flight Attendants. This is an exceptional opportunity to embark on a rewarding career, explore the world, and create memorable experiences for passengers.
Overview:
As a Flight Attendant, the individual will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of passengers while delivering exceptional customer service. The Flight Attendant represents United Airlines with pride and distinction, upholding the highest standards of professionalism.
Responsibilities:
- Prioritize passenger safety by adhering to all safety regulations and procedures.
- Provide outstanding customer service with optimism, positivity, and grace.
- Effectively communicate and resolve passenger issues with understanding and compassion.
- Serve and/or sell food and beverages, including alcohol, in a diligent and professional manner.
- Work independently and as part of a team to ensure smooth flight operations.
- Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines.
- Be available 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.
- Operate electronic devices proficiently for required tasks.
- Effectively communicate in high-stress situations, such as emergencies and turbulence.
- 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, in order to operate all necessary equipment, machinery, and doors.
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 the service industry (retail, hospitality, food, teaching/education, aviation, social service).
- Must be able to speak in a clear, concise, and organized manner, loudly enough to be heard in an emergency.
- Fluency in English (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding).
- Must be able to speak, read and write in Greek fluently
- Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound.
- Professional appearance and willingness to adhere to grooming standards.
- Valid passport with at least 18 months validity remaining.
- Ability to travel to and from all countries United serves without restrictions.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
- 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.
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.
- Travel privileges for the individual, their family, and friends.
- Inclusive uniform standards.
Training:
New hires will participate in a 6.5-week training program in Houston, TX, to learn United's safety and customer service standards. United provides a $140/week per diem, accommodations, breakfast, and lunch during training.
Locations:
Upon successful completion of training, Flight Attendants will be assigned to one of United's hub locations or other flight attendant base locations.
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. They encourage all qualified individuals to apply.