Path to Inflight See the hiring process roadmap for an overview of the Flight Attendant hiring process.

Hiring Process Roadmap

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Application
Start by applying for a United Flight Attendant position as they become available throughout the year. Postings may have limited availability and close quickly; therefore, we advise prompt application submission when the postings open. Don’t forget to familiarize yourself with the minimum requirements before applying.

Additionally, United is hiring for a variety of language-qualified Flight Attendant positions, requiring applicants to undergo a language fluency test along with the standard application steps. Click here to explore what languages United is currently hiring for.
Talent Assessment Those who meet our requirements will be invited to complete an online assessment as the next step in our selection process. We’re a community of friendly, forward-thinking people and the talent assessment helps us determine who is a good fit for the United Flight Attendant position.
Flyer Friendly Q&A (optional) All candidates who are successful in the application and Inflight assessment steps will be invited to attend an optional Flyer Friendly Q&A session with the Inflight Recruiting team to answer questions about the role. Sessions are hosted frequently, so if you cannot attend the first option, please check the invitation link for when additional dates are posted. Candidates will not be penalized if they are not able to attend the session.
Pre-recorded Interview The next step is being invited to complete a pre-recorded interview. Consider this an opportunity for United’s hiring team to get to know you and understand why you are the ideal candidate for the position.
Live Virtual Interview Candidates who are successful in their pre-recorded virtual interview will be invited to complete a 30-minute live virtual interview with a member of United's Talent Acquisition team. Candidates will be asked questions testing their specific skills and competencies required for the Flight Attendant role.

Interview tip: Familiarize yourself with answering interview questions with a story by laying out the situation, task, action, and result.
In-person Interview Candidates who are successful in their live virtual interview will be invited to Houston for an immersive interview experience, including group and one-on-one assessments with United qualified Flight Attendant recruiters. For candidates outside of the Houston area, United will provide a flight voucher to get you to and from your interview.
Conditional Training Offer (CTO) Congratulations! If you made it to this step, you have been successful in our interview process and will receive a Conditional Training Offer (CTO).

Note: All Flight Attendant conditional training offers are contingent on the successful completion of United’s pre-employment DOT background checks, drug screening, fingerprinting, and vision/hearing tests. Flight attendant trainees become United employees only after graduating from United's 6.5 week-long initial Inflight training program.
ALTA Language Assessment *This step is only applicable to those applying for a language-qualified Flight Attendant position*

All applicants to language-qualified requisitions who receive a conditional training offer must pass a virtual language assessment which includes reading, speaking, writing and comprehension assessments in the language you are applying for.
Inflight Training Successful candidates will complete the required paperwork, DOT background checks and drug screening prior to training. Once confirmed, candidates will be assigned a training date and then begin their 6.5-week onsite training in Houston, TX.
Graduation Congratulations and welcome to the crew! After a rigorous 6.5-weeks training program, you are ready to fly the friendly skies and become an official United Employee. Immediately following training, you'll receive a well-deserved week off. Shortly after, you'll be whisked off to your new base to get settled in.

You'll receive a one-week hotel stay, courtesy of United, to help you get settled into your new living arrangements. There will be a one-day base orientation to help familiarize you with your new work location, transportation, and many other tips to help you be successful at your new base. Depending on the schedule you're awarded after training, you may be assigned your first trip the very next day!

For the first 6 months of your career, the probationary period, you'll schedule monthly check-ins with a supervisor who will help guide and support you in your new career. You'll have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss job-related functions to ensure you're adjusting safely.

You've just embarked on the greatest career in the world, with the greatest airline in the world, and we are here to support you on your journey as you help us in our mission of "Connecting People. Uniting the World."