Join the World's Largest Airline – Flight Attendant Opportunities with United Airlines (Multiple Bases)!
Your Career in the Skies Begins Here
With over 30,000 active flight attendants, United Airlines is the largest airline in the world—and we're growing faster than ever. Our expansive global network, industry-leading pay, and the unique opportunity to explore the world while working make flight attendant roles among the most sought-after careers in aviation.
The best part? You don't need special schooling or a college degree. We'll provide all the training you need to succeed. If you're passionate about service, love connecting with people, and dream of a career that takes you around the globe, this is your moment.
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 attending Initial Training in Houston, Texas, where you'll learn United's rigorous safety and service standards.
During training, you'll receive:
- A weekly stipend of $140
- Dual occupancy hotel accommodations
- Breakfast and either lunch or dinner (depending on your training schedule)
Base Assignment: During training, you'll be assigned your base in one of our seven hubs or other flight attendant base locations (relocation funds are not provided). Following successful completion of training and base orientation, you'll be officially welcomed as a full-time United employee.
Available Base Locations
- Houston, Texas
- Chicago, Illinois
- Newark, New Jersey
- Los Angeles, California
- San Francisco, California
- Denver, Colorado
- Dulles, Virginia
Inflight Crew Member Proficiencies – What It Takes to Succeed?
- Safety First: Ensure the highest levels of safety for every passenger, every flight.
- A "People-First" Demeanor: Adapt and respond to different customer-facing scenarios with optimism and positivity. Engage directly with customers through outstanding interpersonal skills, good judgment, and the ability to resolve issues with understanding, compassion, and grace. Influence customer loyalty through excellent service and represent United with pride and distinction.
- Flexibility: With the world's most comprehensive route network, 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 and Timeliness: These are critical to success in this role and to operating our schedule while meeting customer expectations.
- Team Player: A consistent track record of working independently as well as part of a team is essential.
- Turn Dreams into Reality: Have fun, travel the world, explore new cultures, and craft memorable experiences for every customer, every flight, every day.
Qualifications and Requirements
To be considered for this role, you must meet the following:
- Age: 21 years or older at time of application
- Education: High school graduate or GED (2+ years of college preferred)
- Experience: At least one year of customer service experience in the service industry (retail, hospitality, food service, teaching/education, aviation, social service, etc.)
- Language Skills:
- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
- Proficiency in a second language is highly desirable—languages such as Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin), Dutch, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, and Tagalog are used at United and are an asset
- Communication: Must be able to speak in a clear, concise, and organized manner, loudly enough to be heard in an emergency
- Hearing: Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound
- Stress Management: Effectively communicate in high-stress situations such as aircraft evacuation, security threats, delays, medical emergencies, severe weather, and turbulence
Appearance and Grooming Standards
- Professional appearance and excellent grooming standards required
- 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
- Any visible tattoo must not be larger than a credit card/employee badge (3.5" x 2.24") or must be covered by standard uniform pieces
- Tattoos must not be offensive (violent, obscene, sexual, racist, or containing objectionable content or weapons imagery)
- Decorative covers, adornments, and/or jewelry on teeth or in the mouth are not permitted
Technical and Practical Requirements
- Ability to proficiently operate electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops) for required tasks
- Must possess a valid passport prior to application with 12 months remaining validity and two consecutive blank pages
- Current physical possession of a valid U.S. passport book or foreign passport book with applicable visas and eligibility to travel globally without restrictions
- Ability to travel to and from all countries United serves without restrictions
- Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (such as luggage to overhead bin), and push/pull beverage cart (up to 250 lbs.)
- Ability to pass a functional reach assessment with a combined 76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach (without shoes)
- Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened
- Required to serve and/or sell food and beverages (including alcohol) professionally
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule in support of United's 24/7 operation (weekdays, weekends, holidays, etc.)
What to Expect During Onboarding and Training
- Successful completion of an evacuation drill in the water (pool) during training
- Pre-employment DOT drug screen, comprehensive background checks, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests
- Must be able to pass DOT/FAA pre-employment and randomized drug screens (medical and recreational marijuana prohibited due to safety-sensitive nature of the role)
- Must be able to pass a 10-year background check, including criminal history
- Must meet hearing and vision requirements as established by the FAA and United (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)
What United Offers You?
United is pleased to offer a competitive compensation package including industry-leading pay, exceptional benefits, and travel privileges.
Compensation
- Starting hourly flight pay of $38.21/hour
- Top of base scale at $100.13/hour by 2030
- Additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips
- Annual base pay increases through 2030 in addition to seniority-based pay increases
- $1,000 bonus upon successful training graduation
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company participation
- Vacation and sick time
- Life, accident, and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid holidays and paid time off
Travel Privileges
- Fly around the world on United—you, your family, and your friends can travel on a stand-by status
- Free uniforms, luggage, and inclusive uniform standards where employees feel welcome to be their authentic selves
Additional Perks
- Profit sharing eligibility
- United puts safety and cleanliness at the forefront of the travel experience for employees and customers
Ready to Turn Your Passion into a Global Career?
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where every flight is a new adventure, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and begin your journey with United Airlines—where the world is yours to explore.
Your career in the skies awaits. Join United Airlines and take off toward a future filled with travel, growth, and unforgettable experiences.
