Flight AttendantUnited Airlines
Position: Flight AttendantLocation: Houston, Texas, United StatesPermanentSwimming RequiredHidden Tattoos OK
Min Age21+ years
LanguagesEnglish, Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog
ContractPermanent
Salary (range)$29,680-$80,104/yr
BenefitsMedical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid vacationPaid sick timeFlight privilegesEmployee Assistance PlanFree uniformsFree luggage
About This Role
United Airlines, the world's largest airline with over 30,000 active flight attendants, is recruiting Flight Attendants to join their rapidly expanding team. This entry-level position requires applicants to be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma/GED and at least one year of customer service experience, with no prior aviation experience necessary. Successful candidates will undergo comprehensive 6.5-week training in Houston and be assigned to one of seven major hubs. The role offers industry-leading pay starting at $37.10/hour with progression to $100.13/hour by 2030, comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), flight privileges worldwide, and a $1,000 training completion bonus.
What We Offer
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance401(k)Paid vacationPaid sick timeFlight privilegesEmployee Assistance PlanFree uniformsFree luggage
Requirements
- Minimum 21 years of age 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 service industry (retail, hospitality, food, teaching, aviation, social service)
- Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
- Proficiency in a second language highly desirable (Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Tagalog)
- Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound
- Effective communication in high-stress situations (aircraft evacuation, security threats, medical emergencies, severe weather)
- Professional appearance and excellent grooming standards
- Willingness to follow uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines
- No tattoos on head, hands, fingers, neck, or behind ears
- Visible tattoos on arms, wrists, legs, and feet permitted if smaller than credit card (3.5 x 2.24 inches) or covered
- No offensive tattoos (violent, obscene, sexual, racist, or weapons-related)
- No decorative covers, adornments, or jewelry on teeth or in mouth
- Ability to proficiently operate electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops)
- Valid passport with 12 months validity remaining prior to expiration
- Ability to travel to and from all countries United serves without restrictions
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, and lift heavy objects up to overhead bins
- Ability to push and pull beverage cart up to 250 lbs
- Ability to pass functional reach assessment with combined 76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach
- Ability to sit in assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened
- Legally authorized to work in the United States
- Willingness to work flexible schedule including weekdays, weekends, holidays
- Ability to pass DOT drug screen and background checks
- Ability to pass evacuation drill in water (pool) during training
- Ability to pass 10-year background check including criminal history
- Hearing and vision requirements: no hearing loss greater than 40 dB at 500, 1000, 2000 Hz; each eye 20/40 or better corrected
- No medical or recreational marijuana use