Flight Attendant

Overview

Achieve your career aspirations with United Airlines, a global leader in aviation. Grow professionally, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, foster strong connections with your team and customers, and explore the world through our extensive route network. Join us to shape the future of air travel.

Job Description

United Airlines seeks dedicated individuals to join its team as Flight Attendants. This role offers the unique opportunity to travel globally while delivering exceptional service. Comprehensive training is provided; no prior aviation schooling or college degree is required.

The initial training program spans 6.5 weeks at our Houston, TX facility, focusing on United's safety and service standards. Upon successful completion, trainees will be assigned a base location from our seven hubs: Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, or Washington Dulles. Relocation funds are not provided. Training includes a weekly stipend of $140, dual occupancy hotel accommodations, and daily meals.

Travel Privileges: Enjoy global travel opportunities on United flights for yourself, family, and friends.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package includes 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, an Employee Assistance Plan, and paid time off for sick and vacation days.

Compensation: Starting hourly flight pay is $28.88, with potential to reach $67.11 per hour based on seniority. Additional compensation is available for language skills, lead positions, and international trips. This position is also bonus eligible (profit sharing).

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain the highest levels of safety onboard all flights.
Provide exceptional customer service with a positive and optimistic demeanor.
Utilize outstanding interpersonal skills, good judgment, and problem-solving abilities to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Represent United Airlines with pride and professionalism.
Adapt to global assignments, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, often on short notice.
Demonstrate dependability and timeliness in all aspects of the role.
Collaborate effectively as part of a team and work independently.
Contribute to creating memorable experiences for every customer.

The Job Posting End Date is 6/1/2026.

Qualifications and Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
High school graduate or GED required; 2 or more years of college preferred.
Minimum of one year of customer service experience in the service industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, food, education, aviation, social service).
Ability to speak clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner, with sufficient volume for emergency communication.
Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding).
Fluent in Dutch (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding).
Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound.
Capacity to communicate effectively in high-stress situations, including aircraft evacuations, security threats, medical emergencies, severe weather, and turbulence.
Maintain a professional appearance and adhere to grooming standards, including 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 exceed credit card size and must not be offensive. Decorative covers or adornments on teeth or in the mouth are not permitted.
Proficiency in operating electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops).
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 is required, with unrestricted global travel eligibility.
Ability to travel to and from all countries served by United without restriction, entering and exiting as a working crew member.
Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting heavy objects (up to overhead bins or exit windows), and pushing/pulling beverage carts (up to 250 lbs.).
Ability to pass a functional reach assessment simulating required operational reach and hold capabilities.
Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened.
Willingness to serve and sell food and beverages, including alcohol, diligently and professionally.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule supporting United's 24/7 operation, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays, on scheduled and reserve days.

Onboarding and Training Expectations

Successful completion of an in-water evacuation drill during training.
Willingness to undergo a pre-employment DOT drug screen, comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests.
Ability to pass DOT/FAA pre-employment and randomized drug screens. Medical and recreational marijuana are prohibited due to the safety-sensitive nature of the role.
Successful completion of a 10-year background check, including criminal history, ensuring no restrictions on travel to any United destinations. Specific regulations for entry into countries like Canada (e.g., regarding DWI/DUI convictions) must be adhered to.
Meet Federal Aviation Administration and United Airlines hearing and vision requirements, including specific decibel loss averages and visual acuity standards (corrected or uncorrected).

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation package including hourly pay, seniority-based increases, and additional pay for specialized duties.
Exceptional benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance, employee assistance program, commuter benefits, paid holidays, paid time off, and 401(k).
Extensive flight privileges for employees, family, and friends on a stand-by basis.
Inclusive uniform standards that embrace individuality.
During training: $140/week stipend, accommodations, and two meals per day.
Successful training graduates receive a $1,000 bonus.