United Airlines | Flight Attendant

Flight Attendant

Job Summary

United Airlines is seeking dedicated and safety-conscious individuals to join its team as Flight Attendants. This role offers the opportunity to travel the world, develop a career in the aviation industry, and be part of a growing global airline. United provides comprehensive training and a competitive benefits package.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest levels of safety for all passengers and crew.
• Provide exceptional customer service with a people-first demeanor, demonstrating optimism and positivity.
• Adapt to and respond effectively to various customer-facing scenarios, resolving issues with understanding and compassion.
• Influence customer loyalty through outstanding interpersonal skills and excellent service.
• Represent United Airlines with pride and distinction.
• Be available for global assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, and holidays, often on short notice and for extended periods.
• Fulfill reserve assignments and manage extended absences from base.
• Demonstrate dependability and timeliness to ensure operational efficiency and meet customer expectations.
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Serve and sell food and beverages, including alcohol, in a diligent and professional manner.
• Operate electronic devices for task completion.

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 is 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 audibly in emergency situations.
• Fluent in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English.
• Must be able to speak, read, and write Italian fluently.
• Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound.
• Capacity to communicate effectively during high-stress situations, including aircraft evacuations, security threats, medical emergencies, severe weather, and turbulence.
• Professional appearance with excellent 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 must not be larger than a credit card and cannot be offensive.
• No decorative covers, adornments, or jewelry on teeth or in the mouth.
• Ability to proficiently operate electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops).
• Must possess a valid passport book with at least 18 months of remaining validity 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 without restrictions.
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (up to overhead bin height), and push/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.
• 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, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays, supporting a 24/7 operation.
• Must successfully complete an evacuation drill in water during training.
• Willingness to complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, background checks, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests.
• Must pass DOT/FAA pre-employment and randomized drug screens; medical and recreational marijuana are prohibited.
• Must pass a 10-year background check, ensuring no travel restrictions to any United destinations.
• Must meet FAA and United Airlines hearing and vision requirements, including specific audiometry and visual acuity standards.

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.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off for sick and vacation, life, accident & disability insurance, employee assistance program, and commuter benefits.
• Flight privileges for employees, their family, and friends on a stand-by basis.
• Inclusive uniform standards.
• A stipend of $140 per week during training, with dual occupancy hotel accommodations and two meals provided daily.
• A $1,000 bonus upon successful training completion.
• Opportunity for bonus eligibility (profit sharing).

Training and Onboarding

The journey begins with a 6.5-week Initial Training program in Houston, TX, covering United’s safety and service standards. Upon successful completion, trainees will be assigned a base location and will attend base orientation. Relocation funds are not provided.