Flight Attendant

Join United Airlines, one of the world's largest airlines with an expansive global network, and embark on a rewarding career as a Flight Attendant. United Airlines is experiencing unprecedented growth, offering aspiring aviation professionals the unique opportunity to travel the world while providing exceptional service. Achieving company goals starts with supporting employee aspirations, fostering career growth, providing access to top-tier health and wellness benefits, and building lasting connections with colleagues and customers. This role invites individuals to contribute to defining the future of air travel.

No prior special schooling or college degree is required; successful candidates will receive comprehensive training provided by United Airlines.

Responsibilities:

The Flight Attendant plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and comfort of passengers. Key responsibilities include:

Prioritizing and maintaining the highest levels of safety onboard the aircraft.
Demonstrating a "People-First" demeanor, adapting and responding effectively to diverse customer scenarios.
Serving customers with optimism and positivity, engaging directly through outstanding interpersonal skills.
Exercising good judgment and resolving issues with understanding, compassion, and grace.
Influencing customer loyalty through excellent service standards.
Representing United Airlines with pride and distinction.
Being available for global assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, reflecting the flexibility required by a comprehensive route network.
Fulfilling reserve assignments on short notice and being away from base for multiple days.
Maintaining critical dependability and timeliness to support operational schedules and meet customer expectations.
Working effectively both independently and as a collaborative team member.
Creating memorable experiences for every customer on every flight.
Serving and selling food and beverages, including alcohol, in a professional manner.

Training and Work Location:

Selected candidates will begin their career with 6.5 weeks of outstanding training in Houston, Texas, focusing on United's safety and customer service standards. Accommodations, a $140/week per diem, and two meals per day (breakfast and lunch) are provided during training. Upon successful completion, trainees are 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. Successful training graduates receive a $1,000 bonus. Flight Attendant trainees must successfully complete a water evacuation drill during training.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Candidates must meet the following qualifications:

Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
Possess a high school diploma or GED; two or more years of college are preferred.
Hold at least one year of customer service experience in a service industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, food service, teaching/education, aviation, social service).
Ability to speak clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner, with sufficient volume to be heard during emergencies.
Must be fluent in spoken, written, and understood English. Proficiency in a second language is highly desirable. Second languages utilized at United Airlines and considered an asset include Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Tagalog.
Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound.
Ability to communicate effectively in high-stress situations such as aircraft evacuation, security threats, delays, medical emergencies, severe weather, and turbulence.
Present a professional appearance, adhere to excellent grooming standards, and comply with 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 must be no larger than a credit card/employee badge (3.5 inches long x 2.24 inches wide) or must be covered by standard uniform pieces. Visible tattoos must not be offensive.
Decorative covers, adornments, or jewelry on teeth or in the mouth are not permitted.
Ability to proficiently operate electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) for required tasks.
Must possess a valid passport book prior to application submission. This passport book must be in physical possession, in good condition, be a U.S. passport book or a foreign passport book with applicable visas, and demonstrate eligibility to travel globally without restrictions. The passport book must have at least 18 months of remaining validity at the time of application. Having applied for or waiting for a renewed passport does not fulfill this requirement.
Ability to travel to and from all countries United serves without any restrictions as a working crew member.
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (such as luggage to overhead bins or window exits), and push and pull beverage carts (up to 250 lbs.).
Ability to pass a functional reach assessment requiring a combined 76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach and hold (simultaneous), without shoes on, to operate necessary equipment and doors.
Ability 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 supporting United's 24/7 operation, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Pre-employment Requirements:

Selected candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment DOT drug screen, comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests. Passing DOT/FAA pre-employment and randomized drug screens is mandatory; 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 location United Airlines serves.

Benefits and Compensation:

United Airlines offers a competitive compensation package. The starting hourly flight pay is $28.88, with the top of the base scale reaching $67.11 per hour. Pay increases are seniority-based, with additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips. The position is also bonus eligible (e.g., profit sharing).

Employees receive competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident & disability coverage, an employee assistance program, commuter benefits, paid holidays, paid time off (sick and vacation), and a 401(k) plan. Outstanding travel privileges allow employees, their families, and friends to fly anywhere in the world on a stand-by basis. United Airlines maintains inclusive uniform standards, allowing employees to be their authentic selves.

This job posting is scheduled to close on 05/27/2025.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. The company 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 crucial job functions.