02 July 2025

United Airlines | Flight Attendant

United States

Join a World-Class Airline as a Flight Attendant

Embark on a rewarding career path with a global leader in aviation. United Airlines is seeking dedicated and service-oriented individuals to join its esteemed team of Flight Attendants. This role offers an unparalleled opportunity to travel the world, connect with diverse individuals, and play a crucial part in ensuring passenger safety and comfort. Supporting employees' professional growth is paramount, with access to top-tier health and wellness benefits and the chance to build lasting relationships within a vibrant team and with valued customers.

The Role of a Flight Attendant

As a Flight Attendant, the primary responsibility is to uphold the highest safety standards while providing exceptional customer service. Operating within the airline's extensive global network, Flight Attendants serve as brand ambassadors, ensuring a positive and secure travel experience for every passenger. This dynamic position requires flexibility, resilience, and a passion for service.

Responsibilities:

Training and Development

United provides comprehensive training to prepare individuals for the Flight Attendant role. The journey begins with approximately 6.5 weeks of Initial Training conducted in Houston, TX. During this rigorous program, trainees will master United's safety protocols and service standards. Following successful completion of training and base orientation, individuals transition to full-time employee status. A stipend of $140 per week is provided during training, along with dual occupancy hotel accommodations and two meals per day. Successful training graduates receive a $1,000 bonus. A water evacuation drill in a pool is a required component of training.

Assigned Base Locations

Upon entering training, individuals will be assigned a base from one of United's seven hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles, or other flight attendant base locations. Relocation funds are not provided.

Qualifications and Requirements

Candidates for the Flight Attendant position must meet the following criteria:

Pre-Employment Screening:

Successful candidates must pass pre-employment DOT drug screening, comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests. The role is safety-sensitive, and all DOT/FAA drug screens must be passed, with medical and recreational marijuana use prohibited. A 10-year background check is required; history must not prohibit international travel. Specific requirements apply regarding DWI/DUI convictions within the last 10 years concerning entry into Canada. Hearing and vision must meet FAA and United Airlines standards.

Compensation and Benefits

United Airlines is pleased to offer its employees a competitive compensation package.

The Job Posting End Date is September 29, 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.

United Airlines is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities during the job application or interview process and for crucial job functions. Please contact the employer to request accommodation.

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