Job Description
As a United inflight crew member, you’ll define the onboard experience and have more influence on customer loyalty than any work group. You’ll also be expected to ensure highest standards of safety, deliver the onboard service as prescribed, and represent the United brand with pride and distinction. You could be assigned to one of our seven hubs (Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco or Washington Dulles).
Benefits and Offers
Travel: Fly around the world on United for free 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. A payment plan is available to purchase initial uniform and luggage.
Starting pay of $28.88/hour with top of base scale at $67.11/hour: Seniority based pay raises increases and additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips.
Outstanding training: To start your career, you will begin with 6 weeks' long training in Houston, TX learning United safety and customer service standards. Following the successful completion of this training, we will gladly welcome you aboard as a full-time employee and you will be assigned to one of our seven bases - Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco or Washington Dulles (relocation funds not provided). United provides a $140/week per diem, along with accommodations, breakfast and lunch during training
United is pleased to offer employees a competitive compensation package including industry leading pay, exceptional benefits, and travel privileges.
Additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips.
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.
United offers inclusive uniform standards where our employees feel welcome to be their authentic selves at work and celebrate their individuality.
United puts safety and cleanliness at the forefront of the travel experience for employees and customers.
During training, United provides a $140/week per diem, along with accommodations, breakfast and lunch.
A payment plan is available to purchase initial uniform and luggage.
Your main responsibilities in this role include the following:
Duties and Responsibilities
Flexibility: With the most comprehensive route network in the world, United requires our flight attendants to be available for assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, holidays, extended hours and on limited notice. Your ability to work any schedule or shift is crucial.
Proven ability to work as a team and get along with others.
Professional appearance and excellent grooming standards.
You must be ready to fly domestic and international flights, be available for reserve assignments on short notice and be away from your base for days at a time.
Dependability and timeliness are essential to operating our schedule and meeting our commitment to customers.
Successfully complete a six-week and a half week safety and service training program.
Flight attendants at United are expected to engage directly with customers, possess exceptional interpersonal skills, exercise good judgment and be able to resolve conflicts with understanding, empathy, and grace.
Equally important: Have fun, see the world, make new friendships, and explore new cultures all while creating memorable experiences for every customer, every flight, everyday!
Job Requirements
20 years of age or older at time of application
High school diploma or equivalent; 2 or more years of college preferred
Experience in service industry (such as customer, retail, hospitality, food, aviation, safety, social service, healthcare/medical position or military)
Effective communication is crucial in the event of high-stress situations such as aircraft evacuation, security threats, delays, medical emergencies, severe weather conditions, and turbulence.
Professional appearance, excellent grooming standards, and willingness to follow uniform, hair, tattoo and piercing guidelines
Ability to proficiently operate electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops, etc). for the completion of required tasks
Possession of valid U.S. passport or foreign passport with applicable visas and eligibility to travel globally without restrictions
English language proficiency; second languages such as Hebrew, Hindi, Dutch, and German are an asset
The ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (such as luggage to overhead bin or window exit) and push and pull beverage cart (up to 250 lbs.).
Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened.
Expectation to serve and/or sell food and beverages in diligent and professional manner.
Flight attendant trainees must successfully demonstrate an evacuation drill in the water (pool) during training.
Other requirements as set forth in the Flight Attendant job description (view here). Please be advised that the above is not the official overview of qualifications/requirements of the position.
Job Details
Company: United Airlines
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Location: Newark, New Jersey, United States
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