Flight Attendant (Italian Speakers Only)United Airlines
Position: Flight AttendantLocation: Newark, New Jersey, United StatesPermanentSwimming RequiredHidden Tattoos OK
Arm Reach111 cm
Min Age21+ years
Experience1 year
LanguagesEnglish, Italian
ContractPermanent
Salary (range)$23,104-$53,688/yr
BenefitsFlight privilegesHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid vacationPaid sick timeEmployee Assistance PlanTraining stipend ($140/week)Hotel accommodations during trainingMeals during training$1,000 training bonusAdditional language compensation
About This Role
United Airlines is hiring Flight Attendants (Italian speakers required) for multiple U.S. hub locations. This is a permanent, full-time position with comprehensive benefits, competitive hourly pay starting at $28.88/hour, and extensive travel privileges. The role requires flexibility for 24/7 global assignments and successful completion of 6.5 weeks of training in Houston.
What We Offer
Flight privilegesHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid vacationPaid sick timeEmployee Assistance PlanTraining stipend ($140/week)Hotel accommodations during trainingMeals during training$1,000 training bonusAdditional language compensation
Requirements
- Minimum 21 years of age at time of application
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Two or more years of college preferred
- At least one year of customer service experience in service industry
- Fluent in English (spoken, read, and written)
- Fluent in Italian (spoken and read)
- Valid U.S. or foreign passport with at least 18 months validity remaining
- Ability to travel to and from all United service countries without restrictions
- Ability to legally work in the United States
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, and reach
- Ability to lift heavy objects up to 250 lbs (luggage, beverage cart)
- Functional reach assessment: combined 76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach (without shoes)
- Ability to sit in jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened
- Ability to serve and sell food and beverages including alcohol
- Must speak clearly and loudly enough to be heard in an emergency
- Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound
- Vision: 20/40 or better corrected for both far and near vision
- Hearing: no greater than 40 dB loss in better ear (at 500, 1000, 2000 Hz average)
- Professional appearance with excellent grooming standards
- Willing to follow uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines
- No tattoos on head, hands, fingers, or neck
- Visible arm/wrist/leg/foot tattoos must be smaller than credit card (3.5 x 2.24 inches) or covered
- No decorative covers, adornments, or jewelry on teeth or in mouth
- Proficient operation of electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops)
- Flexibility to work 24/7 including nights, weekends, and holidays
- Ability to fulfill reserve assignments on short notice
- Willingness to relocate to assigned base (Houston, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles, or other location)
- Successful completion of evacuation drill in water (pool) during training
- Pass pre-employment DOT drug screen
- Pass DOT/FAA pre-employment and randomized drug screens
- Pass comprehensive background check (10-year history)
- Pass fingerprinting
- Pass vision and hearing tests
- No medical or recreational marijuana use
- No DWI/DUI conviction within last 10 years (or Temporary Resident Permit from Canada if applicable)
- Ability to pass background check and travel eligibility verification