United Airlines | Flight Attendant

Flight Attendant Opportunity with United Airlines

United Airlines invites aspiring professionals to embark on a dynamic career journey, supporting individual aspirations while achieving organizational goals. This role offers unparalleled opportunities for professional growth, access to comprehensive health and wellness benefits, fostering strong connections with colleagues and customers, and the unique privilege of global travel across an extensive route network. United Airlines encourages individuals to contribute to shaping the future of aviation.

United Airlines currently employs over 28,000 dedicated Flight Attendants, operating as the world's largest airline with an expansive and rapidly growing network. The Flight Attendant position is highly sought after due to the unique opportunity to travel the world while professionally engaged. United Airlines provides comprehensive training, eliminating the need for prior specialized schooling or a college degree.

The journey begins with industry-leading Flight Attendant training, a 6.5-week immersive program in Houston, TX, focusing on United's rigorous safety and service standards. Upon successful completion, Flight Attendants are assigned to one of seven major hubs: Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, or Washington Dulles, with other base locations also available. Relocation assistance is not provided. Following base orientation, individuals are welcomed as full-time United employees. During training, a stipend of $140 per week is provided, alongside dual-occupancy hotel accommodations and daily meals.

• Ensure the highest standards of passenger safety and security.
• Provide exceptional, people-first customer service, demonstrating optimism, positivity, and outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Exercise good judgment and problem-solving abilities with empathy and grace to resolve customer issues and foster loyalty.
• Represent United Airlines with pride and distinction.
• Be available for global assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, adapting to the demands of a comprehensive route network.
• Fulfill reserve assignments and be prepared for extended periods away from the assigned base.
• Maintain dependability and timeliness to ensure operational efficiency and meet customer expectations.
• Collaborate effectively as a team member while also demonstrating the ability to work independently.
• Contribute to memorable customer experiences by exploring new cultures and facilitating global travel.

• Minimum of 21 years of age at the time of application.
• High school graduate or GED required; 2+ years of college education preferred.
• At least one year of customer service experience in the service industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, food service, education, aviation, social services).
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and audibly, especially in emergency situations.
• Fluency in English, including speaking, reading, writing, and understanding.
• Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing Hebrew is required.
• Ability to perceive all types and ranges of sound.
• Capacity to communicate effectively during high-stress events such as evacuations, security threats, delays, medical emergencies, severe weather, and turbulence.
• Professional appearance and adherence to grooming standards, including uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines. Visible tattoos must not be on the head, hands, or neck and must not exceed credit card size or be offensive.
• No decorative covers, adornments, or jewelry on teeth or in the mouth.
• Proficiency in operating electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops) for job-related tasks.
• Must possess a valid U.S. passport book or foreign passport book with applicable visas, and a minimum of 18 months of validity remaining at the time of application. Eligibility to travel globally without restrictions is mandatory.
• Ability to travel to and from all countries served by United Airlines without restrictions.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (up to overhead bins), and push/pull a beverage cart (up to 250 lbs.).
• Ability to pass a functional reach assessment (76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach and hold).
• Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with a fastened seatbelt and shoulder harness.
• Willingness to serve and sell food and beverages, including alcohol, professionally.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule supporting United's 24/7 operation, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

All Flight Attendant trainees must successfully complete an underwater evacuation drill. Pre-employment requirements include a 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 role. A 10-year background check is required, ensuring eligibility to travel globally. Specific guidelines, such as those for entering Canada with DWI/DUI charges, must be adhered to. Federal Aviation Administration and United Airlines hearing and vision requirements must be met, including specific metrics for hearing loss and visual acuity (20/40 or better corrected for both far and near vision).

• Competitive hourly flight pay starting at $28.88, with potential to reach $67.11 based on scale.
• Seniority-based pay increases.
• Additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips.
• Bonus eligibility, including profit sharing.
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Paid holidays and paid time off (vacation and sick time).
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Extensive flight privileges for employees, family members, and friends on a stand-by basis.
• Inclusive uniform standards that celebrate individuality.

During training, United provides a $140/week stipend, accommodations, and two meals daily. Successful training graduates receive a $1,000 bonus.

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. Individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation throughout the application and interview process.