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Overview

Flight Attendant (German Speakers Only) (San Francisco) San Francisco, CA.

Join United Airlines as the Flight Attendant (German Speakers Only) role.

Achieving our goals starts with supporting yours. Grow your career, access top-tier health and wellness benefits, build lasting connections with your team and our customers, and travel the world using our extensive route network. Come join us to create whats next. Lets define tomorrow, together.

Description

Today, United has over 28,000 active flight attendants. We are the largest airline in the world with the most expansive network and we are growing faster than we have ever grown. With the unique ability to see the world while working, its no surprise that flight attendant jobs are highly desired. We do not require special schooling or a college degree for this job and 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. Here you will learn Uniteds safety and service standards. During training, you will be assigned your base in one of our seven hubs in Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco, Washington Dulles, or one of our other flight attendant base locations (relocation funds not provided). Following the successful completion of training and after attending base orientation in your assigned location, you will be officially welcome as a full-time United employee. While in training, United provides a stipend of $140 per week, along with dual occupancy hotel accommodations, breakfast, and either lunch or dinner (dependent on your training schedule). Relocation funds are not provided.

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

Outstanding Benefits: 401(k), health/dental/vision insurance and an Employee Assistance Plan for you and your family. Paid time off for sick and vacation.

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

Responsibilities

• Safety-focused Inflight Professional: ensure the highest levels of safety and service standards.
• People-first demeanor: adapt and respond to different customer-facing scenarios with optimism and professionalism.
• Communicate effectively to resolve issues with understanding and compassion, and influence customer loyalty through excellent service.
• Represent United with pride and distinction.
• Flexibility: available for global assignments 24/7, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours; fulfill reserve assignments on short notice.
• Team-oriented: able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Turn dreams into reality: help travelers create memorable experiences on every flight.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older at 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)
• 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
• Must be able to read and speak German fluently
• Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound
• Ability to communicate in high-stress situations (evacuations, security threats, delays, medical emergencies, severe weather, turbulence)
• Professional appearance and grooming; willingness to follow uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines
  • Tattoos are NOT permitted on the head, hands, or neck. Visible tattoos on arms, wrists, legs, or feet may be allowed if within size limits and not offensive
  • Decorative covers, adornments and/or jewelry on teeth or in the mouth are not permitted
• Ability to proficiently operate electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) for required tasks
• Must possess a valid passport prior to application with at least 18 months validity remaining
• Current possession of a valid U.S. or foreign passport book with applicable visas and eligibility to travel globally without restrictions. The passport book must be in good condition and have at least 18 months remaining at the time of application and training
• Ability to travel to and from all countries United serves without restrictions
• Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (up to 250 lbs) and push/pull a beverage cart
• Ability to pass a functional reach assessment with a combined 76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach
• 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) 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 Uniteds 24/7 operation (weekdays, weekends, holidays, etc.)

Onboarding and Training

• Flight attendant trainees must successfully complete an evacuation drill in the water (pool) during training
• Must be willing to complete 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
• Must be able to pass a 10-year background check; background must not prohibit travel to or from anywhere United flies
• Must meet hearing and vision requirements as established by the FAA and United Airlines (e.g., 20/40 vision with corrective lenses; no significant hearing loss in better ear)

Compensation and Benefits

• United offers a competitive compensation package including pay, benefits, and travel privileges
• Additional compensation for language skills, lead positions, and international trips
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), vacation, and sick time
• Flight privileges for you, your family, and friends on standby
• Inclusive uniform standards supporting authentic self-expression
• Safety and cleanliness are prioritized for employees and customers

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