Position Overview: Flight Attendant

United Airlines is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team of over 30,000 flight attendants. As the world’s largest airline with an expansive global network, we offer a unique opportunity to travel the world while maintaining a career focused on safety, service, and professional growth. We provide comprehensive, industry-leading training for all new hires; no prior aviation schooling or college degree is required.

Training and Onboarding

The journey begins with 6.5 weeks of initial training in Houston, TX, covering essential safety and service standards. During this period, United provides a $140 weekly stipend, dual-occupancy hotel accommodations, and partial meal coverage. Upon successful completion of training and base orientation at an assigned hub (Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, or Washington Dulles), candidates will begin their tenure as full-time employees. Graduates of the training program receive a $1,000 bonus.

Key Responsibilities

Prioritize safety as the primary operational objective.
Deliver exceptional, compassionate customer service to foster customer loyalty.
Maintain flexibility to work a 24/7 global schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and reserve assignments.
Demonstrate dependability, timeliness, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Represent the United brand with pride, professionalism, and a positive demeanor.

Compensation and Benefits

Starting hourly flight pay of $28.88, scaling up to $67.11 per hour.
Additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips.
Comprehensive benefits package, including 401(k), medical, dental, and vision insurance, and an Employee Assistance Plan.
Paid time off for vacation and sick leave.
Global travel privileges for employees, family, and friends.
Eligible for profit-sharing bonuses.

Qualifications and Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of application.
High school diploma or GED required; two or more years of college preferred.
Minimum of one year of experience in the service industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, education, or aviation).
Fluency in English (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding) is required.
Must be able to speak, read, and write Greek fluently.
Possess a valid passport with at least 12 months of remaining validity and two consecutive blank pages.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and eligible to travel globally without restrictions.
Meet physical requirements: ability to lift heavy objects, push/pull beverage carts (up to 250 lbs), and pass a functional reach assessment (76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach).
Must meet FAA/DOT hearing and vision standards (corrected 20/40 vision; no hearing loss greater than 40 dB in the better ear).
Professional grooming standards, including specific policies regarding tattoos, piercings, and uniform appearance.
Must successfully pass a 10-year background check, fingerprinting, and DOT-regulated drug screenings.
Proficiency in operating electronic devices (tablets, laptops, phones).

Equal Opportunity Employer

United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.

Job Posting End Date: 6/1/2026