Join the World's Largest Airline – Hebrew-Speaking Flight Attendants Wanted!
Your Career in the Skies Begins with United
United Airlines is growing faster than ever, and we're looking for Hebrew-speaking professionals to join our team of over 30,000 active flight attendants. With the most expansive network in the world, industry-leading pay, and the unique ability to see the world while working, it's no surprise that flight attendant roles are highly sought after. The best part? No special schooling or college degree is required—we'll provide all the training you need to succeed.
Available Base Locations
We are currently hiring Hebrew-speaking Flight Attendants for the following locations:
- Newark, New Jersey
- Dulles, Virginia
- Chicago, Illinois
Your United Journey Begins with World-Class Training
Your career starts with the best Flight Attendant training in the industry! You'll spend 6.5 weeks at our Initial Training facility in Houston, Texas, where you'll learn United's safety and service standards. During training, you'll be assigned to one of our seven hubs (Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles) or another flight attendant base location. Following successful completion of training and base orientation, you'll be officially welcomed as a full-time United employee.
While in training, United provides:
- A stipend of $140 per week
- Dual occupancy hotel accommodations
- Breakfast and either lunch or dinner (depending on your training schedule)
Please note: Relocation funds are not provided for base assignment.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered for this role, you'll need to meet the following requirements:
- Age: 21 years of age or older at time of application
- Education: High school graduate or GED; 2 or more years of college preferred
- Experience: At least one year of customer service experience in the service industry (retail, hospitality, food, teaching/education, aviation, social service, etc.)
- English Proficiency: Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently, in a clear, concise, and organized manner loud enough to be heard in an emergency
- Hebrew Proficiency: Must be able to read and speak Hebrew fluently
- Hearing: Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound
- Communication: Effectively communicate in high-stress situations such as aircraft evacuation, security threats, delays, medical emergencies, severe weather, and turbulence
- Appearance: Professional appearance, excellent grooming standards, and willingness to follow uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines
- Tattoo Policy: Tattoos are not permitted on the head, hands, fingers, or neck (including back of neck and on, in, or behind the ear). Tattoos in these areas cannot be covered by makeup or bandages. Visible tattoos on arms, wrists, legs, and feet are permitted but must not exceed the size of a credit card/employee badge (3.5 inches long x 2.24 inches wide) or must be covered with standard uniform pieces. Tattoos must not be offensive (violent, obscene, sexual, racist, or containing objectionable content or weapon imagery).
- Dental Adornments: Decorative covers, adornments, and/or jewelry on teeth or in the mouth are not permitted
- Technology Skills: Ability to proficiently operate electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) for required tasks
- Passport: Must possess a valid passport prior to application with 12 months validity remaining and two consecutive blank pages. Having applied for a passport or waiting for a renewed passport is not sufficient—you must have it in your possession prior to training.
- Travel Eligibility: Ability to travel to and from all countries United serves without restrictions. Flight attendant applicants are responsible for identifying and verifying travel eligibility.
- Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (such as luggage to overhead bin or window exit), and push/pull beverage cart (up to 250 lbs.)
- Pass a functional reach assessment with a combined 76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach (simultaneously), without shoes
- Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened
- Service Duties: Required to serve and/or sell food and beverages (including alcohol) in a diligent and professional manner
- Work Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Schedule Flexibility: Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule in support of United's 24/7 operation (weekdays, weekends, holidays, etc. on scheduled/reserve days)
Inflight Crew Member Proficiencies:
- Safety First: Ensure the highest levels of safety
- People-First Demeanor: Ability to adapt and respond to different customer-facing scenarios. A passion to serve with optimism and positivity. Direct engagement with customers through outstanding interpersonal skills, good judgment, and ability to resolve issues with understanding, compassion, and grace.
- Flexibility: With the most comprehensive route network in the world, United's flight attendants are available for global assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours. You'll fulfill reserve assignments on short notice and be away from your base for days at a time.
- Dependability: Timeliness is critical to success in this role and to operating our schedule and meeting customer expectations
- Team Player: Consistent track record of working independently as well as part of a team
- Turn Dreams into Reality: Have fun, travel the world, explore new cultures, and craft memorable experiences for every customer, every flight, every day
What to Expect During Onboarding and Training:
- Successfully complete an evacuation drill in the water (pool) during training
- Complete pre-employment DOT drug screen, comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests
- Pass DOT/FAA pre-employment and randomized drug screens. Medical and recreational marijuana is prohibited due to the safety-sensitive nature of the position
- Pass a 10-year background check, including criminal background history. Your background must not prohibit travel to or from anywhere United flies. For example, Canada has strict inadmissible classifications for DWI/DUI charges, including misdemeanors. If you have been on probation or convicted of a DWI/DUI within the last 10 years, the Canadian government will not allow you to travel to and from Canada unless you have already received a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP)
- Meet hearing and vision requirements as established by the FAA and United Airlines, including not having hearing loss in better ear greater than 40 dB when losses at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz are averaged; each eye must be 20/40 or better corrected for both far and near vision
What You Receive for Delivering Your Best?
United offers a competitive compensation package including:
- Industry-leading pay, including boarding pay. Starting hourly flight pay of $37.10/hour with top of base scale at $100.13/hour by 2030. Annual base pay increases through 2030 in addition to seniority-based pay increases.
- Additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips
- Competitive benefits: 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 a stand-by status
- Free uniforms and luggage with inclusive uniform standards where employees feel welcome to be their authentic selves
- Safety and cleanliness at the forefront of the travel experience
- During training: $140/week stipend, accommodations, and two meals per day. Successful training graduates receive a $1,000 bonus
- Starting rate: $28.88 (bonus eligible for profit sharing)
- Outstanding benefits: 401(k), health/dental/vision insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, paid time off for sick and vacation
- Travel privileges: Fly around the world on United and bring your loved ones!
Ready to Turn Your Dreams into Reality?
Ready to turn your dreams into reality? Apply today and join the United family.
