Join United's World-Class Team: Italian-Speaking Flight Attendants Wanted!
Are you fluent in Italian and ready to take your passion for people and travel to new heights? United Airlines, the largest airline in the world, is seeking warm, professional, and safety-minded individuals to join our diverse family of over 30,000 active flight attendants. If you've ever dreamed of a career that lets you explore the globe while building meaningful connections, this is your moment.
The best part? You don't need a college degree or specialized aviation background to get started. United provides everything you need to succeed through the most comprehensive Flight Attendant training in the industry. Your journey begins with us—bring your personality, your language skills, and your dedication to service, and we'll handle the rest.
Where You Could Be Based?
This opportunity is available across five of our major locations, each offering its own unique energy and community. Successful candidates will be assigned to one of the following bases upon completion of training:
- Newark, New Jersey
- San Francisco, California
- Denver, Colorado
- Dulles, Virginia
- Chicago, Illinois
Your Training Journey Begins in Houston
Before you take to the skies, you'll spend 6.5 weeks at our state-of-the-art Initial Training facility in Houston, Texas. This is where you'll master United's rigorous safety protocols and service standards alongside fellow trainees who share your excitement. During this time, you'll receive:
- A weekly stipend of $140 to support your essentials
- Comfortable dual-occupancy hotel accommodations
- Breakfast daily, plus either lunch or dinner depending on your training schedule
Upon successfully completing training and attending base orientation at your assigned location, you'll officially become a full-time United Flight Attendant. And here's an extra incentive: graduates who successfully complete training will receive a $1,000 bonus.
What We're Looking For?
We're seeking individuals who embody a "people-first" mentality and take pride in representing one of the world's most recognized airlines. Our best flight attendants share these core qualities:
- Safety Above All: You prioritize the well-being of every passenger and crew member, maintaining the highest standards of safety in all situations.
- Genuine Warmth: You connect naturally with people, approaching every interaction with optimism, compassion, and grace. You're the kind of person who turns a simple service moment into a memorable experience.
- Adaptability: Our global network means schedules can change—and you're ready for it. You're comfortable working nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, and you can pivot quickly when reserve assignments come through.
- Reliability: Punctuality and dependability are non-negotiable. Our operation runs on trust, and your commitment keeps us moving.
- Team Spirit: You work beautifully both independently and as part of a close-knit crew, always supporting your colleagues and contributing to a positive onboard atmosphere.
Qualifications You'll Need to Bring
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be at least 21 years old at the time of application
- Hold a high school diploma or GED (two or more years of college preferred)
- Have at least one year of customer service experience in industries such as retail, hospitality, food service, education, aviation, or social services
- Speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
- Read and speak Italian fluently—this is essential for the role
- Communicate clearly and loudly enough to be heard in emergency situations
- Hear all types and ranges of sound effectively
- Remain calm and articulate during high-stress events like medical emergencies, security threats, or severe weather
- Maintain a professional appearance with excellent grooming, and adhere to our uniform and appearance guidelines
- Tattoos are not permitted on the head, face, neck, hands, or fingers. Visible tattoos elsewhere must be no larger than a credit card (3.5" x 2.24") or fully covered by standard uniform pieces, and must not contain offensive imagery
- No decorative dental coverings or mouth jewelry
- Operate electronic devices such as phones, tablets, and laptops proficiently
- Possess a valid passport book (not just an application in process) with at least 18 months of validity remaining
- Have unrestricted global travel eligibility—you must be able to enter and exit every country United serves as a working crew member
- Meet physical requirements including standing, walking, kneeling, bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, lifting heavy items (like luggage into overhead bins), and pushing/pulling beverage carts weighing up to 250 lbs
- Pass a functional reach assessment: a combined 76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach and hold (without shoes)
- Sit securely in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened
- Serve and sell food and beverages, including alcohol, professionally
- Be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Maintain a flexible schedule, available for reserve assignments and 24/7 operations including weekends and holidays
Important Pre-Employment Requirements:
- A pre-employment DOT drug screen (medical and recreational marijuana are prohibited due to the safety-sensitive nature of this role)
- Comprehensive background checks and fingerprinting
- Vision and hearing tests meeting FAA standards (vision correctable to 20/40 in each eye; hearing loss no greater than 40 dB at specified frequencies)
- A 10-year background check, including criminal history—note that DWI/DUI charges within the last 10 years may impact travel eligibility to certain countries like Canada unless you already hold a Temporary Resident Permit
- An evacuation drill in the water during training (swimming required)
What You'll Receive in Return?
United values your contributions and offers a compensation and benefits package designed to support you and your loved ones:
- Starting hourly flight pay of $28.88/hour, with top-of-base scale reaching $67.11/hour as you gain seniority
- Additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips
- Profit sharing eligibility—you share in our success
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accident and disability coverage, Employee Assistance Program, commuter benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Unmatched travel privileges: fly standby around the world on United, and extend those benefits to your family and friends
- Inclusive uniform standards that welcome you to bring your authentic self to work
- A commitment to safety and cleanliness that puts your well-being first
Ready to Begin Your United Journey?
If you're ready to turn your passion for service and language into a career that spans the globe, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and begin your United journey.
