United Airlines is Seeking Flight Attendants
United Airlines is reinventing the airline industry, from the planes it flies to the people who fly them. As the world's largest airline with an expansive global network, United is growing faster than ever and seeks dedicated Flight Attendants to join its team of over 28,000 active crew members. This role offers a unique opportunity to see the world while providing exceptional service. No prior schooling or college degree is required; United provides comprehensive training.
Responsibilities:
- Prioritize safety and ensure the highest levels of safety for all passengers.
- Demonstrate a "People-First" demeanor, adapting to diverse customer-facing scenarios with optimism and positivity.
- Engage directly with customers, utilizing outstanding interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and the ability to resolve issues with understanding, compassion, and grace.
- Influence customer loyalty through excellent service, representing United with pride and distinction.
- Maintain flexibility and availability for global assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours.
- Fulfill reserve assignments on short notice and be prepared to be away from base for extended periods.
- Maintain dependability and timeliness, ensuring adherence to schedules and meeting customer expectations.
- Function as a consistent and reliable team player.
- Create memorable experiences for every customer, every flight, every day.
- 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.
- Must possess a high school diploma or GED; two or more years of college are preferred.
- Must have at least one year of customer service experience in the service industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, food service, 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.
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently.
- Must be able to read and speak Greek fluently.
- Must be able to hear all types and ranges of sound.
- Must effectively communicate in high-stress situations such as aircraft evacuation, security threats, delays, medical emergencies, severe weather conditions, and turbulence.
- Must maintain a professional appearance, adhere to excellent grooming standards, and follow 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 may not exceed the size of 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.
- Must demonstrate the ability to proficiently operate electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) for the completion of required tasks.
- Must possess a valid passport with at least 18 months of validity remaining prior to its expiration.
- Must have current physical possession of a valid U.S. passport book or foreign passport book with applicable visas and eligibility to travel globally without restrictions.
- Must be able to travel to and from all countries United serves without any restrictions. Flight attendant applicants are responsible for identifying and verifying travel eligibility. As a United Flight Attendant, one must be able to enter and exit these locations as a working crew member, not as a passenger.
- Must have the 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 a beverage cart (up to 250 lbs.).
- Must be able 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.
- Must be able 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 (must be available to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, etc.).
- Flight attendant trainees must successfully complete an evacuation drill in the water (pool) during training.
- 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 is 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.
Benefits and Compensation:
United Airlines offers a competitive compensation package, including:
- 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.
- Competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, and sick time.
- Flight privileges for employees, their families, and friends on a stand-by basis.
- Inclusive uniform standards.
- Comprehensive safety and cleanliness protocols.
- A $140/week stipend, accommodations, and two meals per day during the 6.5-week training program in Houston, TX, where United safety and customer service standards are taught.
- A $1,000 bonus upon successful completion of training.
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.
United Airlines will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, and to perform crucial job functions.
Job Posting End Date: 5/12/2025
The starting rate for this role is $28.88. This is also a bonus eligible position (i.e. profit sharing). United Airlines also offers competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement).