Flight Attendant
Job ID:
FA2026-2 |
Employment Type:
Full-Time |
Posted:
March 25, 2026
Position Overview
United is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team of over 30,000 active flight attendants. As the world’s largest airline with an expansive global network, we provide a unique opportunity to travel the world while building a rewarding career. This role focuses on ensuring passenger safety, delivering exceptional service, and maintaining the highest standards of professional conduct.
Training and Development
All candidates undergo 6.5 weeks of comprehensive Initial Training in Houston, Texas, focusing on safety and service standards. During this period, United provides a $140 weekly stipend, dual-occupancy hotel accommodations, and two meals per day. Upon successful completion and base orientation, graduates are welcomed as full-time employees. Successful training graduates will receive a $1,000 bonus.
Key Responsibilities
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Prioritize safety by ensuring adherence to all security and operational protocols.
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Provide exceptional customer service with a positive, people-first demeanor.
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Exercise good judgment and compassion to resolve customer-facing issues.
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Maintain flexibility for 24/7 global operations, including nights, weekends, holidays, and reserve assignments.
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Operate electronic devices proficiently for required tasks.
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Perform physical requirements, including lifting, bending, reaching, and pushing/pulling beverage carts weighing up to 250 lbs.
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Meet specific reach requirements (76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal).
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Serve and sell food and beverages professionally.
Compensation and Benefits
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Pay:
Starting hourly flight pay of $28.88, scaling up to $67.11. Additional compensation is available for language skills, lead positions, and international trips.
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Benefits:
Comprehensive package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and sick leave.
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Travel:
Extensive flight privileges for employees, family, and friends.
Qualifications and Requirements
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Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
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High school diploma or GED required; two or more years of college preferred.
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At least one year of customer service experience in the service industry.
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Fluent in English (speak, read, write, and understand). Proficiency in a second language is highly desirable (e.g., Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog).
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Possess a valid passport with at least 12 months of remaining validity and two consecutive blank pages.
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Legally authorized to work in the United States.
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Ability to meet FAA and United Airlines hearing and vision requirements.
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Professional appearance, including adherence to strict uniform, grooming, tattoo, and piercing standards.
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Must pass a 10-year criminal background check, pre-employment DOT drug screening, and physical/vision/hearing assessments.
Equal Opportunity Employer
United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.
Job posting closes: April 30, 2026.