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Description Today, United has over 28,000 active flight attendants. We are the largest airline in the world with the most expansive network and we are growing. Flight attendant jobs are highly desired, and we do not require a college degree for this job; you will be fully trained by United. Your United journey begins with the best Flight Attendant training in the industry. You will spend 6.5 weeks attending Initial Training in Houston, TX. Here you will learn United’s safety and service standards. After training, you will be assigned your base in one of our hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles, or another base location (relocation funds not provided). Following successful training and base orientation, you will be welcomed as a full-time United employee. During training, United provides a stipend of $140 per week, along with dual-occupancy hotel accommodations and meals according to schedule. Travel Privileges: Fly around the world on United and bring your loved ones! Outstanding Benefits: 401(k), health/dental/vision insurance, and an Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family. Paid time off for sick and vacation. Starting hourly flight pay: $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. Safety and service culture: Safety first, a people-first demeanor, adaptability, and outstanding customer service to drive loyalty and represent United with pride. Flexibility: 24/7 global availability, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours. Reserve assignments on short notice and time away from base as needed. What you can expect during onboarding and training: Completion of evacuation drills, pre-employment checks, and DOT/FAA screenings. Medical and recreational marijuana are prohibited due to safety-sensitive nature. A 10-year background check is required, and you must meet hearing and vision requirements as established by FAA and United. Qualifications Qualifications and Requirements include: 21 years of age or older at time of application High school graduate or GED; 2 or more years of college preferred At least one year of customer service experience in the service industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, food, teaching/education, aviation, social service) Clear, concise, and organized communication; ability to be heard in an emergency Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently Must be able to read and speak Dutch fluently Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound Ability to communicate effectively in high-stress situations (evacuations, security threats, delays, medical emergencies, severe weather, turbulence) Professional appearance and grooming; willingness to follow uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines Tattoos: not permitted on head, hands, or neck; visible tattoos may be limited in size and must be covered; content must be non-offensive Decorative covers and jewelry in the mouth are not permitted Ability to operate electronic devices for job tasks Must possess a valid passport with 18 months remaining validity; travel globally without restrictions Ability to travel to all United-served countries; destinations list subject to change Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, lift heavy objects (up to 250 lbs), and perform related physical tasks Ability to pass a functional reach assessment Ability to sit in a jump seat with seatbelt and harness fastened Must be able to serve and/or sell food and beverages, including alcohol Legal authorization to work in the United States Willingness to work a flexible schedule for United’s 24/7 operation What you receive for delivering your best: Competitive compensation package including pay, benefits, and travel privileges Additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); vacation and sick time Flight privileges for you and eligible family/friends on standby Inclusive uniform standards and emphasis on safety and cleanliness During training, a $140/week stipend, accommodations, two meals per day, and a $1,000 bonus for successful graduates To learn more about the flight attendant position and hiring process, contact us. Please note that the above is not the official overview of qualifications/requirements. View the Official United Airlines Flight Attendant Job Description by contacting us. The starting rate for this role is $28.88. This position is bonus-eligible (profit sharing). We offer competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, disability, EAP, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k), and flight privileges (subject to the applicable collective bargaining agreement). United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected statuses as required by law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the application or interview process. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr United Airlines

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