United Airlines | Flight Attendant

Flight Attendant

Overview

United Airlines is seeking dedicated individuals to join its cabin crew as Flight Attendants. This role is integral to ensuring the safety, comfort, and satisfaction of passengers while representing the airline with professionalism and distinction. Becoming a United Flight Attendant offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the world, build meaningful connections with colleagues and customers, and access competitive benefits, all while advancing a dynamic career within the largest airline globally, featuring an expansive route network. This position is ideal for those passionate about service, safety, and global travel, looking to contribute to creating exceptional customer experiences.

Position Description

As a United Flight Attendant, the primary responsibilities revolve around prioritizing the safety and well-being of passengers while delivering exceptional in-flight service. With a large and rapidly growing fleet, Flight Attendants serve on domestic and international routes across United's comprehensive network. The role involves adapting to diverse customer scenarios, exercising sound judgment, and resolving issues with empathy and grace. Dependability, timeliness, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team are crucial for success. This position requires a high degree of flexibility, including availability for assignments 24/7, encompassing nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, and readiness to fulfill reserve assignments often on short notice, which may involve being away from the assigned base for multiple days.

United provides comprehensive, industry-leading training. Successful candidates will attend 6.5 weeks of Initial Training in Houston, TX, focusing on mastering United's safety protocols and service standards. Upon successful completion of training and base orientation, individuals transition to full-time employment. During training, trainees receive a weekly stipend of $140, along with dual occupancy hotel accommodation and two meals daily (breakfast and lunch or dinner).

Training and Onboarding

Successful completion of Initial Training is mandatory, including demonstrating proficiency in safety procedures such as water evacuation drills. The onboarding process includes pre-employment DOT drug screening, comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests. Candidates must pass DOT/FAA pre-employment and randomized drug screens (medical and recreational marijuana are prohibited). A 10-year background check is required, ensuring eligibility for travel to all destinations served by United. Hearing and vision must meet FAA and United Airlines standards, with specific requirements for audiometry and corrected vision.

Compensation and Benefits

United Airlines offers a competitive compensation package. The starting hourly flight pay is $28.88, with the potential to reach the top base scale of $67.11 per hour based on seniority. Additional compensation may be earned for language skills, lead positions, and international trips. This position is bonus eligible (e.g., profit sharing).

Competitive benefits are provided, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident & disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and a 401(k) retirement plan. Employees also receive paid holidays, paid time off (vacation and sick time). A highly valued benefit is flight privileges for the employee, their family, and friends on a standby basis across the extensive United network.

United is committed to inclusive uniform standards, allowing employees to express their authentic selves while maintaining professionalism. Safety and cleanliness are paramount for both employees and customers. During training, trainees receive a $140/week stipend, along with accommodations, and two meals provided per day. Successful training graduates will receive a $1,000 bonus.

Qualifications and Requirements

• 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.
• Have a minimum of one year of customer service experience in a service industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, food, teaching/education, aviation, social service).
• Must be able to speak clearly, concisely, and audibly, loud enough to be heard in an emergency situation.
• Fluent in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English.
• Fluent in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding Dutch is also required.
• Must possess the ability to hear all types and ranges of sound.
• Capable of effective communication in high-stress situations (e.g., evacuations, security threats, medical emergencies, severe weather).
• Maintain a professional appearance, adhere to excellent grooming standards, and comply with uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines. Visible tattoos are permitted on arms, wrists, legs, and feet if they are no larger than a credit card (3.5 inches long x 2.24 inches wide) or are covered by standard uniform pieces. Tattoos are not permitted on the head, hands, or neck (including behind the ear). Visible tattoos must not contain offensive imagery.
• Decorative covers, adornments, and/or jewelry on or in the mouth are not permitted.
• Must be proficient in operating electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops) required for job duties.
• Possess a valid passport book (U.S. or foreign with applicable visas) at the time of application, in good condition, with at least 18 months of remaining validity. Eligibility to travel globally without restrictions is required.
• Must be able to travel to and from all countries United serves without restrictions. Applicants are responsible for verifying travel eligibility for all United destinations as a working crew member.
• Physical requirements include the ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (e.g., luggage to overhead bins or window exits), and push/pull beverage carts (up to 250 lbs.).
• Must pass a functional reach assessment with a combined 76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach and hold (simultaneous), without shoes, necessary for operating equipment and doors.
• Must be able to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened.
• Required to serve and/or sell food and beverages (including alcohol) professionally.
• 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 (weekdays, weekends, holidays).

Additional Information

Interested candidates are encouraged to review the Official United Airlines Flight Attendant Job Description for a comprehensive list of qualifications and requirements. More information about the Flight Attendant position and hiring process is available on the United careers website.

The Job Posting End Date is September 29, 2025.

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Reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform crucial job functions. Please contact the provided channel to request accommodation.