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United Airlines

Flies passengers and cargo worldwide from US hubs

Flight Attendant

Passenger Transport DrivingPosted on Nov 10
Full-time$38.21 - $100.13 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • Applicants must be at least 21 years old at the time of application.
  • Applicants must be high school graduates or have a GED; two or more years of college are preferred.
  • Applicants must have at least one year of customer-service experience in a service industry, such as retail, hospitality, food, teaching or education, aviation, or social service.
  • Applicants must speak clearly, concisely, and in an organized manner, loudly enough to be heard in an emergency.
  • Applicants must be fluent in English and able to read and speak German fluently.
  • Applicants must be able to hear all types and ranges of sound.
  • Applicants must communicate effectively in high-stress situations, including aircraft evacuations, security threats, delays, medical emergencies, severe weather, and turbulence.
  • Applicants must maintain a professional appearance and grooming standards and follow uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines. Tattoos are not permitted on the head, hands, fingers, or neck, including behind the ear, and cannot be covered in those areas with makeup or bandages. Visible tattoos on the arms, wrists, legs, and feet may be no larger than a credit card or employee badge (3.5 inches by 2.24 inches) unless covered by standard uniform pieces, and must not be offensive, including violent, obscene, sexual, racist, objectionable, or weapon-related imagery. Decorative covers, adornments, or jewelry on teeth or in the mouth are not permitted.
  • Applicants must be able to proficiently operate electronic devices, including phones, tablets, and laptops, to complete required tasks.
  • Applicants must possess a valid passport before applying, with at least 18 months of validity remaining. The passport must be in good condition, have two consecutive blank pages, and be physically in the applicant's possession before training begins. A pending or renewed passport application is insufficient. A U.S. passport or foreign passport with applicable visas is accepted, provided the applicant is eligible to travel globally without restrictions.
  • Applicants must be able to travel to and from all countries served by the airline without restrictions and be eligible to enter and exit destinations as a working crew member.
  • Applicants must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects such as luggage, and push and pull a beverage cart weighing up to 250 pounds.
  • Applicants must pass a functional reach assessment with a combined 76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach and hold, without shoes, to operate required equipment, machinery, and doors.
  • Applicants must be able to sit in an assigned jump seat with the seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened.
  • Applicants must serve and/or sell food and beverages, including alcohol, diligently and professionally.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • Applicants must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule supporting a 24/7 operation, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and scheduled or reserve days.
  • Flight attendant trainees must successfully complete a water-pool evacuation drill during training.
  • Applicants must complete pre-employment Department of Transportation drug screening, comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and vision and hearing tests.
  • Applicants must pass Department of Transportation and Federal Aviation Administration pre-employment and random drug screens. Medical and recreational marijuana use is prohibited for this safety-sensitive position.
  • Applicants must pass a 10-year background check, including criminal history, and their background must not prohibit travel to or from any destination served. Applicants with probation or a DWI/DUI conviction within the last 10 years may be unable to travel to Canada without a Temporary Resident Permit.
  • Applicants must meet hearing and vision requirements established by the Federal Aviation Administration and the airline, with or without reasonable accommodation. Hearing loss in the better ear must not exceed an average of 40 dB at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz, and each eye must have corrected far and near vision of 20/40 or better.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure the highest levels of safety while performing flight attendant duties.
  • Engage directly with customers, adapt to customer-facing scenarios, resolve issues with understanding and compassion, and deliver service that influences customer loyalty.
  • Represent the airline with pride and distinction.
  • Fulfill global assignments at all hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours; complete reserve assignments on short notice and be away from the assigned base for days at a time.
  • Work independently and as part of a team.
  • Attend six and a half weeks of initial training in Houston, Texas, and complete base orientation at the assigned location.

Desired Qualifications

  • Two or more years of college.

About the Company

United Airlines

Flies passengers and cargo worldwide from US hubs

United Airlines flies passengers and cargo across the United States and to destinations around the world, running a hub network that spans Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles and Guam. It was a founding member of Star Alliance, the global airline partnership that links its routes and frequent-flyer benefits with carriers such as Lufthansa and Air Canada. Travelers book seats in economy, premium and Polaris business cabins, and United earns money from fares, bag and seat fees, cargo, and its MileagePlus loyalty program, which sells miles to card partners. United traces its roots to Varney Air Lines, which began flying airmail in 1926, and is based in Chicago.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Chicago, IL
Founded
1926

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