11 May 2025

United Airlines | Flight Attendant

Newark, NJ, United States

Flight Attendant

United Airlines is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to join its esteemed team as Flight Attendants. As the world's largest airline with a vast and expanding route network, United offers unparalleled opportunities for career growth, access to comprehensive health and wellness benefits, and the chance to connect with colleagues and customers while exploring the globe through extensive travel privileges. Joining United means becoming part of a dynamic team shaping the future of air travel.

Position Overview

Flight Attendants are crucial members of the cabin crew, ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers while providing exceptional customer service. With over 28,000 active Flight Attendants, United operates a 24/7 schedule requiring flexibility, dedication, and a customer-first approach. This role does not require specific schooling or a college degree, as comprehensive training is provided by United.

Key Responsibilities & Proficiencies

Compensation & Benefits

United is pleased to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Training Program

Selected candidates will attend approximately 6.5 weeks of comprehensive training in Houston, TX. This training covers United's safety and customer service standards. Upon successful completion, individuals will be welcomed as full-time employees and assigned to one of United's seven hubs (Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles) or another Flight Attendant base location. Relocation funds are not provided. During training, United provides a $140/week stipend, accommodations, and two meals per day. Successful training graduates receive a $1,000 bonus. Trainees must successfully complete a water evacuation drill.

Qualifications and Requirements

To be considered for the Flight Attendant position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Hiring Process & Onboarding

Candidates must successfully complete pre-employment DOT drug screening, comprehensive background checks (including a 10-year criminal history check), fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests. Ability to pass DOT/FAA randomized drug screens is required; medical and recreational marijuana use is prohibited due to the safety-sensitive nature of the position. Background checks must not prohibit travel to any United destination. Applicants with a DWI/DUI conviction or probation within the last 10 years may require a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) from the Canadian government to travel to Canada for work duties.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer and 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. United Airlines is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process and perform essential job functions.

Job Posting End Date: 05/20/2025.

For more details on the Flight Attendant position and hiring process, please visit the careers website. Note that the requirements listed here are supplementary; please refer to the official United Airlines Flight Attendant Job Description for the full list of qualifications and requirements.

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