Flight Attendant; German Speakers

Description

Today, United has over 28,000 active flight attendants. United is the largest airline in the world with the most expansive network and is growing faster than ever. Flight attendant jobs are highly desired because you can see the world while working. No special schooling or college degree is required – you will be fully trained by United.

Your United journey begins with the best Flight Attendant training in the industry. You will spend 6.5 weeks attending Initial Training in Houston, TX, where you will learn safety and service standards. After training and base orientation, you will be officially welcomed as a full‑time United employee. While in training, United provides a stipend of $140 per week, dual occupancy hotel accommodations, breakfast, and either lunch or dinner (depending on your schedule).

Travel Privileges:
Fly around the world on United and bring your loved ones.

Outstanding Benefits: 401(k), health/dental/vision insurance, Employee Assistance Plan, paid time off for sick and vacation.

Starting hourly flight pay of $28.88/hour with a top base scale of $67.11/hour. Seniority based pay increases and additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips.

• Safety First: Ensure the highest levels of safety.
• People‑First Demeanor: Adapt to different customer‑facing scenarios, serve with optimism and positivity, use outstanding interpersonal skills, exercise good judgment, and resolve issues with compassion and grace. Influence customer loyalty through excellent service and represent United with pride and distinction.
• Flexibility: United’s flight attendants are available for global assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours. Reserve assignments may require short‑notice trips and days away from your base.
• Dependability: Timeliness is critical for operating schedules and meeting customer expectations.
• Team Player: Work independently and as part of a team.
• Create Memorable Experiences: Travel the world, explore new cultures, and craft memorable experiences for every customer, every flight, every day.

The Job Posting End Date is 12/31/2025.

• 21 years of age or older at the time of application.
• High school graduate or GED; 2 or more years of college preferred.
• At least one year of customer service experience in the service industry (e.g., retail, hospitality, food, teaching/education, aviation, social service).
• Clear, concise, organized verbal communication, loud enough to be heard in an emergency.
• Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking.
• German Fluency: Must read and speak German fluently.
• Excellent hearing across all ranges of sound.
• Effective communication under high‑stress situations such as evacuations, security threats, delays, medical emergencies, severe weather, and turbulence.
• Professional appearance, excellent grooming, and willingness to follow uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines. Tattoos are permitted on arms, wrists, legs, and feet only if they are not larger than a credit card and not offensive.
• Proficient use of electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops).
• Valid passport with at least 18 months validity before application and in good condition.
• Ability to travel to and from all countries served by United without restrictions.
• Physical capability: stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (e.g., luggage to overhead bin, window exit), push/pull beverage cart up to 250 lbs.
• Pass functional reach assessment (76‑inch vertical and 43.5‑inch horizontal reach and hold without shoes).
• Seat in assigned jump seat, seatbelt, and shoulder harness fastened.
• Serve and/or sell food and beverages (including alcohol) in a professional manner.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule for United’s 24/7 operation, including weekdays, weekends, holidays.

• Must complete an evacuation drill in water during training.
• Accept pre‑employment DOT drug screen, background checks, fingerprinting, vision, and hearing tests.
• Pass DOT/FAA pre‑employment and randomized drug…