United Airlines | Flight Attendant

United Airlines Flight Attendant

United Airlines is seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to join its team as Flight Attendants. As a Flight Attendant, the individual will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of passengers while providing exceptional customer service. This position offers a unique opportunity to travel the world, explore new cultures, and create memorable experiences for travelers on every flight.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the highest levels of safety and security for all passengers.
• Adapt and respond effectively to diverse customer-facing scenarios.
• Provide outstanding interpersonal skills, judgment, and compassion in resolving customer issues.
• Influence customer loyalty through excellent service and represent United with pride.
• 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 both independently and as a contributing member of a team.
• Serve and/or sell food and beverages, including alcohol, in a professional manner.

Benefits:

• Starting hourly flight pay of $28.88, with top of base scale at $67.11 per 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), and an Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid time off for sick and vacation leave.
• Exceptional travel privileges for the employee, their family, and friends.
• Inclusive uniform standards.
• $1,000 bonus upon successful completion of training.

Training:

• Successful candidates will participate in a comprehensive 6.5-week training program in Houston, TX, covering United's safety and customer service standards.
• United provides a $140/week per diem, along with accommodations, breakfast, and lunch during training.
• Upon successful completion of training, the candidate will be assigned to one of United's hubs or other flight attendant base locations.

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 the service industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, food service, education, aviation, social service).
• Ability to speak clearly and concisely, and loudly enough to be heard in an emergency.
• Fluency in English (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding). Proficiency in a second language is highly desirable.
• Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound.
• Effective communication skills in high-stress situations.
• Professional appearance and adherence to grooming standards and uniform guidelines.
• 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 a beverage cart.
• 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 and ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
• 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.
• Tattoos are NOT permitted on the head, hands, or neck, including behind the ear. Visible tattoos on arms, wrists, legs, and feet must not be larger than a credit card / employee badge (3.5 inches long x 2.24 inches wide) or they must be covered with standard uniform pieces. Tattoos may not be offensive (violent, obscene, sexual, racist, or contain objectionable content or imagery that includes weapons).
• Decorative covers, adornments and/or jewelry on teeth or in the mouth are not permitted.

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, or other protected status as required by applicable law.