United Airlines | Flight Attendant

United Airlines Flight Attendant

United Airlines is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join its team as Flight Attendants. In this highly sought-after role, the Flight Attendant will ensure the safety and comfort of passengers while providing exceptional customer service on a global scale. This position offers the unique opportunity to travel the world, experience diverse cultures, and create memorable experiences for customers.

Responsibilities:

• Prioritize safety by adhering to the highest safety standards and regulations.
• Demonstrate a "People-First" approach, adapting to diverse customer scenarios with optimism and positivity.
• Engage directly with customers, utilizing excellent interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to resolve issues with understanding and grace.
• Cultivate customer loyalty through outstanding service, representing United Airlines with pride and distinction.
• Maintain flexibility and availability for global assignments, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
• Fulfill reserve assignments on short notice and remain away from base for extended periods.
• Collaborate effectively as a team member, demonstrating dependability and timeliness to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.
• Serve and/or sell food and beverages (including alcohol) in a diligent and professional manner.

Qualifications:

• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
• High school diploma or GED required; two or more years of college preferred.
• Minimum of one year of customer service experience in a service-related industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, food service, education, aviation, social services).
• Ability to speak clearly, concisely, and loudly enough to be heard in an emergency.
• Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding).
• Must be able to read and speak German fluently.
• Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound.
• Effective communication skills, particularly in high-stress situations such as aircraft evacuations, security threats, delays, medical emergencies, severe weather, and turbulence.
• Professional appearance, excellent grooming standards, and willingness to adhere to uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines. Tattoos are NOT permitted on the head, hands, or neck, including behind the ear. Visible tattoos on the arms, wrists, legs, and feet must be no larger than a credit card / employee badge (3.5 inches long x 2.24 inches wide) or must be covered with standard uniform pieces and must not be offensive. Decorative covers, adornments and/or jewelry on teeth or in the mouth are not permitted.
• Proficiency in operating electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops).
• Valid passport with at least 18 months of validity remaining.
• Ability to travel to and from all countries United serves without restrictions. Flight attendant applicants are responsible for identifying and verifying travel eligibility.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (such as luggage), and push/pull a 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.
• 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 in support of United’s 24/7 operation (weekdays, weekends, holidays, etc.).
• Successful completion of an evacuation drill in water (pool) during training.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests.
• Ability to pass DOT/FAA pre-employment and randomized drug screens. Medical and recreational marijuana use is prohibited.
• Ability to pass a 10-year background check, including criminal background history that does 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.
• Travel privileges for employees, family, and friends on a stand-by basis.
• Inclusive uniform standards allowing employees to express their authentic selves.
• $140/week stipend, accommodations, and two meals per day during the 6.5-week training program in Houston, TX. A $1,000 bonus is awarded upon successful completion of training.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. 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.