19 February 2026

United Airlines | Flight Attendant

Dulles, VA, United States

Flight Attendant

United Airlines is seeking dedicated and professional Flight Attendants to join its esteemed team. This role offers the unique opportunity to travel the world while providing exceptional service to passengers. United Airlines is the largest airline globally, experiencing unprecedented growth and offering a dynamic career path with extensive benefits and travel privileges.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the highest levels of safety for all passengers and crew members.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service with a "People-First" demeanor, adapting to various customer-facing scenarios.
  • Engage with customers through outstanding interpersonal skills, utilizing good judgment to resolve issues with understanding, compassion, and grace.
  • Influence customer loyalty through excellent service and represent United Airlines with pride and distinction.
  • Be available for global assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, fulfilling reserve assignments on short notice and being away from the base for extended periods.
  • Maintain dependability and timeliness to ensure operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
  • Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Serve and/or sell food and beverages, including alcohol, in a diligent and professional manner.

Qualifications

  • Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
  • High school graduate or GED; 2 or more years of college 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 speak in a clear, concise, and organized manner, loudly enough to be heard in an emergency.
  • Fluent in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English.
  • Fluent in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding German.
  • Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound.
  • Ability to effectively communicate during high-stress situations, such as aircraft evacuations, security threats, medical emergencies, severe weather, and turbulence.
  • Professional appearance, excellent grooming standards, and willingness to adhere 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 must not be larger than a credit card (3.5 inches long x 2.24 inches wide) and must not be offensive in content.
  • Decorative covers, adornments, or jewelry on teeth or in the mouth are not permitted.
  • Proficiency in operating electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) for task completion.
  • Must possess a valid passport book with at least 18 months of remaining validity prior to its expiration at the time of application.
  • Must currently possess a valid U.S. passport book or foreign passport book with applicable visas and be eligible to travel globally without restrictions.
  • 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 (such as luggage to overhead bins or window exits), and push and pull a beverage cart (up to 250 lbs.).
  • Ability to pass a functional reach assessment with a combined 76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach and hold (simultaneous), without shoes on.
  • Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule supporting United's 24/7 operation, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must successfully complete an evacuation drill in the water during training.
  • Must be willing to complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests.
  • Must be able to pass DOT/FAA pre-employment and randomized drug screens.
  • Must be able to pass a 10-year background check, including criminal background history.
  • Must meet hearing and vision requirements as established by the Federal Aviation Administration and United Airlines.

What We Offer

  • Starting hourly flight pay of $28.88/hour, with top of base scale at $67.11/hour.
  • Seniority-based pay increases and additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips.
  • Competitive compensation package including pay, benefits, and travel privileges.
  • Comprehensive benefits: 401(k), health/dental/vision insurance, employee assistance program, paid time off (sick and vacation), commuter benefits.
  • Flight privileges for employees, their family, and friends on a standby basis.
  • Inclusive uniform standards celebrating individuality.
  • Commitment to safety and cleanliness.
  • During training: $140/week stipend, dual occupancy hotel accommodations, breakfast, and one additional meal per day.
  • A $1,000 bonus upon successful training graduation.
  • Bonus eligible position (profit sharing).
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