United Airlines | Flight Attendant

United Airlines Flight Attendant Opportunity

Career Growth and Global Exploration

United Airlines invites individuals to embark on a dynamic career path, fostering personal and professional growth. This role offers the chance to develop skills, access comprehensive health and wellness benefits, cultivate meaningful relationships with colleagues and customers, and explore the world through our extensive global network. Join United to shape the future of travel.

Position Overview: Flight Attendant

As a Flight Attendant with United Airlines, a global leader in aviation and the largest airline worldwide, you will be an integral part of our rapidly expanding operations. This highly sought-after position does not require specialized schooling or a college degree; comprehensive training is provided by United. The journey begins with industry-leading Flight Attendant training, a 6.5-week intensive 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 hubs: Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, or Washington Dulles, or other designated base locations. Relocation funds are not provided.

Onboarding and Training Details:

• Duration: 6.5 weeks Initial Training in Houston, TX.
• Support During Training: A stipend of $140 per week, dual occupancy hotel accommodations, and two meals per day (breakfast and either lunch or dinner).
• Post-Training: Upon successful completion and base orientation, you will be welcomed as a full-time United employee.

Key Responsibilities and Expectations

Flight Attendants are entrusted with ensuring the highest levels of safety and providing exceptional customer service. This role demands a people-first demeanor, adaptability to diverse customer interactions, optimism, and outstanding interpersonal skills. Effective issue resolution with understanding and compassion is essential to foster customer loyalty and represent United with pride.

• Safety First: Upholding the paramount importance of safety in all operations.
• Customer Engagement: Delivering outstanding service, demonstrating good judgment, and resolving issues with empathy.
• Flexibility and Availability: United's expansive route network requires 24/7 availability, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours. This includes fulfilling reserve assignments on short notice and extended periods away from base. Dependability and timeliness are critical for operational success.
• Teamwork: Demonstrating a consistent ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Global Exploration: Opportunities to travel the world, experience new cultures, and create memorable experiences for customers.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
• High school graduate or GED required; two or more years of college education is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of customer service experience in a service-oriented industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, food service, education, aviation, social services).
• Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and audibly, particularly in emergency situations.
• Fluent in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English. Proficiency in a second language is highly desirable and considered an asset.
• Second language fluency in languages such as Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Tagalog is advantageous.
• Ability to perceive all types and ranges of sound.
• Effective communication skills in high-stress scenarios including evacuations, security threats, medical emergencies, severe weather, and turbulence.
• Professional appearance and grooming, adhering to uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines. Tattoos are not permitted on the head, hands, fingers, or neck and cannot be covered. Visible tattoos on arms, wrists, legs, and feet must be no larger than a credit card (3.5" x 2.24") or covered by standard uniform pieces, and must not be offensive in nature. Decorative oral jewelry is not permitted.
• Proficiency in operating electronic devices for task completion.
• Must possess a valid U.S. passport book or foreign passport book with at least 18 months of validity remaining at the time of application. Passport applications or renewals in progress are insufficient.
• Ability to travel globally without restriction to all countries served by United. 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, approximately 50 lbs.), and push/pull beverage carts (up to 250 lbs.).
• Ability to pass a functional reach assessment (76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach and hold simultaneously).
• Ability to sit securely in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened.
• Willingness to serve and sell food and beverages, including alcohol, in a professional manner.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule supporting United's 24/7 operations, including scheduled and reserve days, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Onboarding and Training Requirements:

• Successful completion of an in-water evacuation drill during training.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment DOT drug screening, comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests.
• Must pass DOT/FAA pre-employment and randomized drug screens. Marijuana (medical or recreational) is prohibited due to the safety-sensitive nature of the role.
• Must pass a 10-year background check, ensuring no travel restrictions to any United destination. Note: Certain convictions, such as DWI/DUI within the last 10 years, may affect admissibility to countries like Canada, potentially requiring a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP).
• Must meet Federal Aviation Administration and United Airlines hearing and vision requirements, including specific audiometry levels and corrected visual acuity of 20/40 or better.

Compensation and Benefits

United Airlines offers a competitive compensation package designed to reward excellence and support employee well-being.

• Starting Hourly Pay: $28.88 per hour.
• Top of Scale Pay: $67.11 per hour, with seniority-based increases.
• Additional Compensation: Available for language skills, lead positions, and international trips.
• Bonus Eligibility: This position is eligible for bonuses, including profit sharing.
• Comprehensive Benefits:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan.
  • Paid time off for vacation and sick leave.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance.
  • Commuter benefits.
  • Paid holidays.
• Flight Privileges: Extensive travel benefits for employees, their families, and friends on a standby basis across United's global network.
• Uniform Standards: Inclusive uniform guidelines allowing employees to express their authentic selves while maintaining a professional appearance.
• Training Completion Bonus: A $1,000 bonus is awarded upon successful graduation from training.

Job Posting End Date: 11/19/2025

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes individuals regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status, and other protected statuses as required by applicable law. United Airlines is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process and to perform crucial job functions.