Your service heart will help you take flight

• Flight attendants at United are expected to display exceptional interpersonal skills, exercise good judgment, and be able to resolve conflicts with grace.
• Caring happens regardless of our customers’ dispositions or challenges. There will be moments where you are expected to remain calm and positive even when our customers are not.
• Experience in customer service, hospitality, food service, the aviation industry, safety-related positions, social service, healthcare/medical positions, or the military would be ideal.

What you receive for your skills and caring spirit

• United is pleased to offer employees a competitive compensation package including industry-leading pay, exceptional benefits, and travel privileges.
• Compensation for this role is paid at an hourly rate for hours flown or credited.
• Additional compensation for language skills, leadership positions, and international trips.
• Bonuses for meeting customer satisfaction, arrival and departure targets, and rewards for perfect attendance.
• Competitive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, and sick time.
• Flight privileges: you, your family, and your friends can fly anywhere in the world on stand-by.

Opportunities are available in our hub cities

• You will be assigned to one of our seven hubs (Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, or Washington Dulles) and are expected to have reliable transportation.
• You should possess and maintain a valid U.S. passport or foreign passport with applicable visas.
• You need to be eligible to work and travel freely within the U.S. and all countries we serve, without restriction.

The ability to work any schedule or shift is crucial

• You should expect to work on reserve, with a guarantee of 78 flight hours per month, based on operational needs.
• You are expected to be available for assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours, and on limited notice.
• You should be willing to fly domestic and international flights and be away from your base for as many as seven or more days at a time.
• As you gain seniority, you will gain more flexibility and control over your schedule.
• Being able to maintain reliable, punctual attendance is critical.
• Dependability and reliability are essential—we’ve got flight schedules to meet!

A few more basic requirements for this role

• 21 years of age or older at the time of application
• High school diploma or equivalent; 2 or more years of college preferred
• Height between 5’0” and 6’3” without shoes
• Professional appearance (e.g. no visible tattoos or facial piercings)
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English; fluently speaking and reading a second language is an asset
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (e.g. lift luggage to the overhead bin; lift window exit), and push and pull heavy equipment (e.g. should be able to push/pull beverage cart up to 250 lbs.)
• Ability to pass vision, hearing, and middle ear function tests, ten-year work history review, criminal background check, physical exam, and drug screen
• Successful completion of an unpaid six-week training program (we provide a $140/week per diem, along with accommodations, breakfast, and lunch)
• Ability to purchase initial uniform and luggage ($720-$850; payment plan available)

See a “Day in the Life” of a United Flight Attendant