19 February 2026
United Airlines | Flight Attendant
Dulles, VA, United States
Flight Attendant
United Airlines is seeking dedicated and service-oriented individuals to join its team as Flight Attendants. This role offers the opportunity to travel the world, build a rewarding career, and be part of a growing global airline. United provides comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the highest levels of safety for passengers and crew.
- Provide exceptional customer service with a positive and optimistic demeanor.
- Directly engage with customers, utilizing outstanding interpersonal skills, good judgment, and the ability to resolve issues with understanding and grace.
- Influence customer loyalty through excellent service and represent United with pride.
- Be available for global assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Fulfill reserve assignments on short notice and be away from base for extended periods.
- Serve and sell food and beverages, including alcohol, in a diligent and professional manner.
- Operate electronic devices for task completion.
- Adhere to strict grooming and uniform guidelines.
Qualifications and Requirements
- 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, teaching, aviation, social service).
- Ability to speak in a clear, concise, and organized manner, audible in emergency situations.
- Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding).
- Must be able to read and speak Hebrew fluently.
- Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound.
- Ability to communicate effectively in high-stress situations.
- Professional appearance 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 and must not be offensive.
- Decorative covers, adornments, and/or jewelry on teeth or in the mouth are not permitted.
- Must possess a valid passport with at least 18 months of remaining validity at the time of application.
- Current physical possession of a valid U.S. passport book or foreign passport book with applicable visas and eligibility to travel globally without restrictions.
- Ability to travel to and from all countries United serves without restrictions.
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects, and push/pull beverage carts (up to 250 lbs.).
- Ability to pass a functional reach assessment.
- Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened.
- 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 operation.
- 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. Medical and recreational marijuana is prohibited.
- Must be able to pass a 10-year background check, including criminal background history, and have a background that does not prohibit travel to any country United serves.
- Must meet Federal Aviation Administration and United Airlines hearing and vision requirements.
Compensation and Benefits
- Starting hourly flight pay of $28.88/hour, with top of base scale at $67.11/hour.
- Seniority-based pay increases.
- Additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips.
- Bonus eligible position (profit sharing).
- Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, paid holidays, paid time off (sick and vacation), and 401(k).
- Flight privileges for employee, family, and friends (stand-by status).
- During training: $140/week stipend, dual occupancy hotel accommodations, breakfast, and one additional meal per day.
- Upon successful training completion: $1,000 bonus.
Job Posting End Date: 06/01/2026
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