Join United Airlines: Hebrew-Speaking Flight Attendants Wanted!
Are you ready to turn your passion for people and travel into a career that takes you places you've only dreamed of? United Airlines, the world's largest airline, is seeking Hebrew-speaking professionals to join our exceptional Inflight team. With over 30,000 active flight attendants, we're growing faster than ever—and we want you to be part of this exciting journey.
No college degree? No problem. We provide world-class training that will prepare you for every aspect of this incredible career. If you're fluent in Hebrew and English, have a heart for service, and are ready for an adventure that combines meaningful work with the chance to explore the globe, this could be your moment.
Where You'll Be Based?
We're currently hiring for three key locations:
- Newark, New Jersey
- Chicago, Illinois
- Dulles, Virginia
After successfully completing training, you'll be assigned to one of our hubs or other flight attendant base locations across our network.
Your Journey Begins with the Best Training in the Industry
Your United story starts with 6.5 weeks of Initial Training at our state-of-the-art facility in Houston, Texas. Here, you'll master our safety and service standards alongside a cohort of fellow trainees who will become your professional family. Throughout training, we'll cover your accommodations—you'll stay in a hotel with a roommate, enjoy breakfast and either lunch or dinner daily, and receive a weekly stipend of $140 to support you along the way.
Upon successfully completing training and base orientation, you'll officially join us as a full-time United employee. And as a welcome gift, you'll receive a $1,000 bonus upon graduation.
What It Means to Be a United Flight Attendant
This role is about so much more than serving beverages or checking seatbelts. You'll be the face of United, creating memorable experiences for customers from all walks of life. Here's what we're looking for in our ideal crew member:
Safety First, Always
You'll be trained to handle everything from routine procedures to high-stakes situations like aircraft evacuations, medical emergencies, and severe weather. Your commitment to safety is non-negotiable.
A People-First Heart
You genuinely enjoy connecting with others. Whether it's calming a nervous flyer, assisting a family traveling with young children, or simply offering a warm smile during a long-haul flight, you have a natural ability to make people feel seen and cared for. You approach every interaction with optimism, grace, and professionalism.
Flexibility and Adaptability
With the world's most comprehensive route network, no two days look the same. You'll be ready for global assignments around the clock, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Reserve assignments may come on short notice, and you'll often be away from base for several days at a time. Punctuality and dependability are essential to keeping our operation running smoothly.
Team Spirit
You know how to work independently when needed, but you truly shine when collaborating with your crew. Our cabin teams rely on one another, and we're looking for someone who brings energy, respect, and a can-do attitude to every flight.
A Sense of Adventure
You have a genuine curiosity about the world. You'll explore new cultures, discover hidden gems in cities across the globe, and help our customers do the same. If you love travel and the stories that come with it, you'll feel right at home.
What You Bring to the Table?
We're looking for candidates who meet the following requirements. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you:
Essential Qualifications:
- Age: At least 21 years old at the time of application
- Education: High school diploma or GED required; two or more years of college preferred
- Experience: Minimum of one year in customer service, hospitality, retail, teaching, aviation, or a related field
- Language Skills: Fluency in both English and Hebrew (written and spoken)
- Passport: A valid passport book in your physical possession with at least 12 months of remaining validity and two consecutive blank pages. Passport applications or renewals in process do not meet this requirement.
- Legal Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Physical and Personal Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, and reach for extended periods
- Ability to lift heavy objects (such as luggage into overhead bins) and push or pull a beverage cart weighing up to 250 lbs
- Must be able to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened
- Ability to pass a functional reach assessment: a combined 76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach, without shoes
- Professional appearance, excellent grooming standards, and willingness to follow uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines
- Tattoos are not permitted on the head, hands, fingers, or neck. Visible tattoos on arms, wrists, legs, or feet must be no larger than a credit card (3.5 inches x 2.24 inches) or covered by standard uniform pieces. Offensive content is not permitted
- No decorative covers, adornments, or jewelry on teeth or in the mouth
Communication and Sensory Requirements:
- Clear, concise speech loud enough to be heard in an emergency
- Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound
- Strong communication skills, especially in high-stress scenarios such as medical emergencies, delays, or security threats
- Must meet FAA and United hearing and vision standards: hearing loss in the better ear no greater than 40 dB averaged at 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz; each eye corrected to 20/40 or better for both far and near vision
Travel Eligibility:
- Ability to travel to and from all countries United serves without restrictions
- Must pass a 10-year background check with no prohibitions on international travel. Note that Canada has strict inadmissibility rules for DWI/DUI charges within the last 10 years unless a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) has been obtained
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Must pass a DOT/FAA pre-employment and randomized drug screen (medical and recreational marijuana are prohibited due to safety-sensitive nature of the role)
- Must pass a comprehensive background check, fingerprinting, vision and hearing tests
- Must successfully complete a water evacuation drill during training (swimming required)
What You'll Receive When You Deliver Your Best?
We believe in taking care of our people. When you join United, you're not just getting a job—you're gaining a career with exceptional rewards:
Competitive Pay:
- Starting hourly flight pay: $28.88/hour, with seniority-based increases
- Top of base scale: $67.11/hour
- Additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips
- Profit-sharing bonus eligibility
Outstanding Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life, accident, and disability insurance
- Paid time off for sick leave and vacation
- Paid holidays
- Employee Assistance Program for you and your family
- Commuter benefits
Travel Privileges:
- Fly around the world on United—and bring your loved ones along—with standby flight privileges for you, your family, and your friends
Inclusive Workplace
- United offers inclusive uniform standards where you're welcome to be your authentic self and celebrate your individuality
Training Support:
- $140 weekly stipend during 6.5 weeks of training
- Dual-occupancy hotel accommodations provided
- Breakfast and one additional meal daily
- $1,000 bonus upon successful training graduation
Ready to Take Off?
If you're ready to combine your language skills, service heart, and sense of adventure into a career that lets you see the world while making a difference for our customers, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the first step toward becoming part of the United family.
