United Airlines | Flight Attendant

Career Growth and Global Exploration with United Airlines

United Airlines offers a unique opportunity for individuals to advance their careers while experiencing the world. This role provides comprehensive support for personal and professional growth, including top-tier health and wellness benefits, the chance to build meaningful connections with colleagues and customers, and extensive travel opportunities across an expansive global network. United invites aspiring professionals to contribute to shaping the future of air travel.

United Airlines Flight Attendant Role Overview

United Airlines, the world's largest airline with an unparalleled network, is experiencing significant growth, creating a high demand for its Flight Attendant positions. This role provides the extraordinary benefit of global travel while working. United Airlines offers comprehensive, industry-leading training, eliminating the need for prior specialized schooling or a college degree.

The journey begins with an intensive 6.5-week Initial Training program in Houston, TX, focusing on United's rigorous safety and service standards. Upon successful completion, trainees are assigned to one of United's seven hub bases: Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, or Washington Dulles, with relocation funds not provided. Following base orientation, new Flight Attendants officially join United as full-time employees. During training, United provides a weekly stipend of $140, shared hotel accommodations, and daily meals.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

• Safety First: Uphold the highest standards of aviation safety.
• Exceptional Customer Service: Demonstrate a people-first demeanor, adapting to diverse customer interactions with optimism, good judgment, and a passion for service. Foster customer loyalty through outstanding interpersonal skills, empathy, and grace in resolving issues. Represent United Airlines with pride.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Embrace global assignments on a 24/7 basis, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Be prepared for reserve assignments on short notice and extended periods away from base. Dependability and punctuality are crucial for operational success and meeting customer expectations.
• Teamwork: Exhibit a consistent ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment and work independently.
• Creating Memorable Experiences: Contribute to a positive travel experience by exploring new cultures, facilitating enjoyable journeys, and crafting memorable moments for every customer.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
• High school graduate or GED required; a minimum of two years of college education is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of customer service experience within the service industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, food service, education, aviation, social services).
• Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to speak loudly and clearly in emergency situations.
• Fluency in English, encompassing speaking, reading, writing, and understanding. Proficiency in a second language is highly desirable, with fluency in languages such as Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Tagalog being a significant asset.
• Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound.
• Effective communication skills during high-stress situations, including aircraft evacuations, security threats, delays, medical emergencies, severe weather, and turbulence.
• Professional appearance and grooming standards, adhering to uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines. Tattoos are not permitted on the head, hands, fingers, or neck. Visible tattoos on arms, wrists, legs, and feet are permitted if they are not larger than a credit card and are not offensive in nature. Decorative dental adornments are not permitted.
• Proficiency in operating electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops) for task completion.
• Must possess a valid U.S. passport book or a valid foreign passport book with applicable visas, possessing at least 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 restriction. Applicants are responsible for verifying travel eligibility.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (e.g., luggage to overhead bins), and push/pull beverage carts up to 250 lbs.
• Successful completion of a functional reach assessment, including a combined 76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach and hold (simultaneous), without shoes.
• Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with a fastened seatbelt and shoulder harness.
• Willingness to serve and/or sell food and beverages, including alcohol, in a diligent and professional manner.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule in support of United's 24/7 operations, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Onboarding and Training

• Successful completion of an in-water evacuation drill during training is required.
• Must pass pre-employment DOT drug screening, comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests.
• Must pass DOT/FAA pre-employment and randomized drug screens. Medical and recreational marijuana use is prohibited due to the safety-sensitive nature of the role.
• Must pass a 10-year background check, including criminal history. Background must not impede international travel. Please note specific restrictions for travel to Canada regarding DWI/DUI charges.
• Must meet Federal Aviation Administration and United Airlines hearing and vision requirements, including specific audiometry results and corrected vision of 20/40 or better for both far and near vision.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive starting hourly pay of $28.88, with potential to reach $67.11 per hour based on seniority.
• Additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips.
• Bonus eligibility, including profit sharing.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k) plan.
• Extensive flight privileges for employees, their families, and friends on a stand-by basis, allowing global travel.
• Inclusive uniform standards that embrace individuality and authenticity.
• A commitment to safety and cleanliness for all employees and customers.
• During training, a $140/week stipend, accommodations, and two meals per day are provided. A $1,000 bonus is awarded upon successful training completion.

Application Information

The Job Posting End Date is November 19, 2025.

For more information on the Flight Attendant position and the hiring process, please visit United Airlines Flight Attendant Information.

Please refer to the Official United Airlines Flight Attendant Job Description for a complete overview of qualifications and requirements.

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.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, and to perform crucial job functions. To request accommodation, please contact the relevant department.