Overview
Join United Airlines: Hebrew‑Speaking Flight Attendants Wanted. Are you ready to turn your passion for people and travel into a career that takes you places you've only dreamed of? United Airlines, the world’s largest airline, is seeking Hebrew‑speaking professionals to join our exceptional Inflight team. With over 30,000 active flight attendants, we’re growing faster than ever—and we want you to be part of this exciting journey.
Training & Base Locations
We are currently hiring for three key locations: Newark, New Jersey; Chicago, Illinois; Dulles, Virginia. After completing our 6.5‑week Initial Training in Houston, Texas, you will be assigned to a hub or another flight attendant base location across our network. Training covers safety and service standards, accommodations, and includes a weekly stipend of $140 and a $1,000 bonus upon graduation.
What It Means to Be a United Flight Attendant
This role is about far more than serving beverages or checking seatbelts. You will be the face of United, creating memorable experiences for customers from all walks of life.
- Safety First, Always: trained to handle everything from routine procedures to high‑stakes situations like aircraft evacuations, medical emergencies, and severe weather.
- A People‑First Heart: enjoy connecting with others and make people feel seen and cared for, including nervous flyers and families traveling with young children.
- Flexibility and Adaptability: ready for global assignments around the clock, including nights, weekends, and holidays; reserve assignments may come on short notice.
- Punctuality and Dependability: essential to keeping our operation running smoothly.
- Team Spirit: able to work independently when needed but also excel in collaboration with crew.
- A Sense of Adventure: curiosity about the world and a desire to explore new cultures.
What You Bring to the Table – Essential Qualifications
- Age: At least 21 years old at the time of application.
- Education: High school diploma or GED required; two or more years of college preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of one year in customer service, hospitality, retail, teaching, aviation, or a related field.
- Language Skills: Fluency in both English and Hebrew (written and spoken).
- Passport: Valid passport book with at least 12 months of remaining validity and two consecutive blank pages.
- Legal Authorization: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
- Physical and Personal Requirements: Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, and reach for extended periods; lift heavy objects up to 250 lbs; sit in a jump seat with seatbelt; pass functional reach assessment (76‑inch vertical, 43.5‑inch horizontal); professional appearance, grooming, and uniform guidelines compliance.
- Communication and Sensory Requirements: Clear, concise speech loud enough to be heard in an emergency; hearing and vision standards per FAA.
- Travel Eligibility: Ability to travel to and from all countries United serves without restrictions; must pass a 10‑year background check with no prohibited travel restrictions.
- Pre‑Employment Requirements: Pass DOT/FAA pre‑employment and randomized drug screen; comprehensive background check, fingerprinting, vision and hearing tests; successful completion of a water evacuation drill.
What You'll Receive When You Deliver Your Best
- Competitive Pay: Starting hourly flight pay $28.88/hour, with seniority‑based increases up to $67.11/hour; additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips; profit‑sharing bonus eligibility.
- Outstanding Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) retirement plan; life, accident, and disability insurance; paid time off for sick leave and vacation; paid holidays; employee assistance program; commuter benefits.
- Travel Privileges: Fly around the world on United and bring your loved ones along with standby flight privileges for you, your family, and your friends.
- Inclusive Workplace: United offers inclusive uniform standards where you’re welcome to be your authentic self.
- Training Support: $140 weekly stipend during 6.5 weeks of training; dual‑occupancy hotel accommodations; breakfast and one additional meal daily; $1,000 bonus upon successful training graduation.
Eligible Applicants
To apply, be fluent in Hebrew and English, have a heart for service, and be ready for an adventure that combines meaningful work with the chance to explore the globe.