Flight Attendant

United Airlines is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join its team as Flight Attendants. As a global leader in the aviation industry, United offers a rewarding career with opportunities for travel, professional growth, and exceptional benefits. This role is ideal for those with a passion for customer service, a commitment to safety, and a desire to explore the world.

Overview:

United Airlines is reinventing the airline industry, and Flight Attendants are at the forefront of this transformation. They play a vital role in ensuring passenger safety and providing exceptional service on every flight. As a Flight Attendant, the individual will be part of a global team of over 100,000 employees, connected by a shared passion and diverse skills.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the highest levels of safety and security for passengers and crew.
Provide outstanding customer service, demonstrating empathy, good judgment, and problem-solving skills.
Adapt to diverse customer-facing scenarios with optimism and positivity.
Represent United Airlines with pride and professionalism.
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.
Work independently and as part of a team.
Operate electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) proficiently.
Serve and sell food and beverages (including alcohol) responsibly and professionally.
Effectively communicate in high-stress situations, such as evacuations, security threats, and medical emergencies.

Qualifications:

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 a service industry (retail, hospitality, food service, education, aviation, social services, etc.).
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand Italian fluently.
Must be able to speak clearly and concisely, loud enough to be heard in an emergency.
Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound.
Professional appearance and adherence to grooming standards, uniform guidelines, and tattoo/piercing policies.
Must possess a valid passport with at least 18 months of validity remaining prior to its expiration.
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 water 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 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.
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 you and your family.
Travel privileges for employees, family, and friends.
$140/week per diem, accommodations, breakfast, and lunch provided during training.
$1,000 bonus upon successful completion of training.
Bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing).

Training:

New Flight Attendants will participate in a 6.5-week training program in Houston, TX, covering United's safety and customer service standards. Upon successful completion, individuals will be assigned to one of United's hub locations: Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles, or one of our other flight attendant base locations.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.

Job Posting End Date: 05/12/2025.