Flight Attendant
United Airlines is seeking dedicated individuals to join the world’s most expansive aviation network as Flight Attendants. This role offers the opportunity to facilitate global travel while maintaining industry-leading standards of safety and service. Successful candidates will join a team of over 30,000 professionals, benefiting from comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and a "people-first" culture.
Role Proficiencies and Responsibilities
The primary mission of a Flight Attendant is to ensure the highest levels of safety and service for every customer. Key responsibilities include:
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Safety Leadership:
Maintaining rigorous safety protocols and responding effectively to high-stress situations, including medical emergencies, security threats, and aircraft evacuations.
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Customer Engagement:
Providing compassionate and professional service to influence customer loyalty and resolve issues with grace.
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Operational Reliability:
Demonstrating dependability and timeliness to support a 24/7 global operation, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
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Team Collaboration:
Working effectively both independently and as part of a cohesive inflight crew.
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Service Delivery:
Managing the professional sale and service of food and beverages, including alcohol.
Compensation and Benefits
United Airlines provides a robust compensation package designed to support employees throughout their careers:
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Competitive Pay:
A starting hourly flight pay of $37.10, with scheduled annual increases reaching a base scale of $100.13 by 2030.
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Additional Earning Potential:
Supplemental pay for language proficiencies, lead positions, and international assignments, plus eligibility for profit sharing.
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Travel Privileges:
Global standby flight privileges for employees, family, and friends.
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Health and Wellness:
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company contributions, and an Employee Assistance Plan.
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Work Essentials:
Paid time off for vacation and sick leave, provided uniforms, and luggage.
Training and Onboarding
New hires undergo a premier 6.5-week Initial Training program in Houston, TX. Highlights include:
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A weekly stipend of $140 during the training period.
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Provided dual-occupancy hotel accommodations and two meals per day.
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A $1,000 bonus upon successful graduation from the program.
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Assignment to one of United’s hubs (Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles, or other base locations).
Candidate Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria at the time of application:
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Age and Education:
Must be at least 21 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED (two or more years of college preferred).
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Experience:
At least one year of customer service experience in industries such as retail, hospitality, aviation, or education.
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Communication:
Fluent in English (speaking, reading, writing, and understanding). Proficiency in a second language is highly desirable, specifically Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, or Tagalog.
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Legal and Documentation:
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and possess a valid U.S. or foreign passport with at least 12 months of validity and two blank pages.
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Travel Eligibility:
Ability to travel unrestricted to all countries served by United, including meeting strict entry requirements for locations such as Canada (regarding DWI/DUI history).
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Physical Capabilities:
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Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, and lift heavy objects.
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Ability to push/pull beverage carts weighing up to 250 lbs.
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Successful completion of a functional reach assessment (76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach).
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Ability to pass FAA-mandated vision and hearing tests and a water evacuation drill.
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Grooming and Appearance:
Compliance with professional uniform standards. Tattoos are prohibited on the head, neck, or hands. Visible tattoos on limbs must be smaller than 3.5" x 2.24" and non-offensive. No decorative dental adornments are permitted.
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Compliance:
Must pass a DOT/FAA pre-employment drug screen (including testing for marijuana) and a 10-year criminal background check.
United Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The application period for this position is scheduled to end on June 12, 2026.