11 May 2025

United Airlines | Flight Attendant

Chicago, IL, United States

Flight Attendant

Overview

This role supports individual career aspirations while contributing to organizational objectives. The position offers opportunities for professional growth, access to comprehensive health and wellness benefits, the chance to build lasting connections with colleagues and customers, and the ability to travel the world utilizing an extensive route network. Join a team dedicated to shaping the future of aviation, defining tomorrow together.

Description

As a Flight Attendant with one of the world's largest airlines boasting the most expansive network, individuals join a team of over 28,000 active flight attendants during a period of unprecedented growth. This highly desired role offers the unique ability to experience global travel while working. No special schooling or college degree is required, as successful candidates receive full training provided by the airline.

Key aspects of the role and benefits include:

Inflight Crew Member Proficiencies

Successful Flight Attendants demonstrate the following proficiencies:

Qualifications

Required qualifications and requirements include:

Onboarding and Training Expectations

Flight attendant trainees are required to successfully complete a water evacuation drill during training. Candidates must be willing to complete pre-employment DOT drug screens, comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests. Must pass DOT/FAA pre-employment and randomized drug screens; medical and recreational marijuana use is prohibited due to the safety-sensitive nature of the position. A 10-year background check, including criminal history, is required. Background must not prohibit travel to or from any destination served by the airline. For example, Canada has strict inadmissibility classifications for DWI/DUI charges within the last 10 years unless a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) is already secured.

Compensation and Benefits

The airline offers employees a competitive compensation package, including competitive pay, exceptional benefits, and travel privileges. Additional compensation is provided for language skills, lead positions, and international trips. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, and sick time. Flight privileges for the employee, family, and friends are available on a standby basis. The airline maintains inclusive uniform standards. Safety and cleanliness are prioritized. During training, a $140/week stipend, accommodations, and two meals per day are provided. Successful training graduates receive a $1,000 bonus.

The starting rate for this role is $28.88 per hour. This position is also eligible for bonuses, including profit sharing. Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), and flight privileges (subject to the respective collective bargaining agreement).

The Job Posting End Date is 05/20/2025.

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.

Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform crucial job functions.

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