Flight Attendant Information

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Flight Attendant qualifications & requirements

Key requirements include, but are not limited to:

21 years of age or older at time of application
High school graduate or GED
At least one year of customer service experience in the service industry (such as retail, hospitality, food, teaching/education, aviation, social service)
Must be able to speak in a clear, concise, and organized manner, loudly enough to be heard in an emergency
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently
Effectively communicate in the event of high-stress situations such as aircraft evacuation, security threats, delays, medical emergencies, severe weather conditions, and turbulence
Professional appearance, excellent grooming standards, and willingness to follow uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines
Ability to proficiently operate electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) for the completion of required tasks
Must possess a valid passport prior to application with 18 months validity remaining prior to expiration
Ability to travel to and from all countries United serves without any restrictions
Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (such as luggage to overhead bin or window exit) and push and 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 (simultaneous), without shoes on, in order to reach and operate all necessary equipment, machinery, and doors
Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound
Expectation to serve and/or sell food and beverages (including alcohol) in a diligent and professional manner
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 (must be available to work weekdays, weekends, holiday, etc.)

Please be advised that the above is not the official overview of qualifications/requirements of the flight attendant position. View the Official United Airlines Flight Attendant Job Description

Inflight training

The United Airlines Initial Training Program is held in our state-of-the art training facility in Houston, TX. With your focus, commitment and desire to succeed, we will provide you with the tools, technology and support needed to earn your wings. Your training will consist of safety and service content to ensure you become our United brand ambassador in the skies.

Initial training is a 6-and-a-half-week program with several evaluations throughout which covers topics such as emergency procedures, CPR, safety, security, service, and our aircraft fleet.
Trainees will complete training flights and inflight evaluations.
Trainees will receive two meals per day, a $140 weekly stipend during training, and a $1,000 cash bonus upon successful completion of training.
United will provide trainees with hotel accommodation for the duration of training and trainees will be paired with a roommate – a great opportunity to make connections and potential life-long friends!

During the first week of Inflight training, trainees will be assigned a base to report to upon successful completion of training. International and satellite bases are not assigned to new hires, as they do not have supervisors on site. Bases are offered subject to the company's needs and may vary from training class to training class. The assigned base is where the flight attendant will start and end all their trips. New hire Flight Attendants can request to transfer to a different base after completing their probationary period of 6 months as an employee. Transfer requests are awarded based on company need and in seniority order.

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