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$52.5k - $84k/ year
United States, Grand Forks (ND)
Posted May 18, 2026

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United Airlines Is Hiring A Bilingual Flight Attendant

Join the United Airlines Team as a Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) in Grand Forks ✈️

Enhance your career by utilizing your bilingual Japanese skills in a dynamic aviation environment. This flexible, contract role offers growth opportunities and the chance to serve international travelers while enjoying great benefits.

Role Highlights & Snapshot 📋

  • Career Level: Trainee
  • Job Title: Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) (Gig/Contract)
  • Schedule: Set your own schedule
  • Location: Grand Forks, ND
  • Pay: $52.5k - $84k per year (approximately $1.3k per week)
  • Benefits: Competitive compensation package
  • Company: United Airlines

Why Join Us in Grand Forks? 🌟

The Grand Forks-based role offers an exceptional opportunity for professionals proficient in bilingual Japanese. Join our expanding team at a key hub for the airline, aviation, customer service, hospitality, and travel industries, providing vital support for trans-Pacific flights. ✈️🌍

About United Airlines 🌐

As a leading global carrier, our Los Angeles hub serves as a crucial gateway to Asia and the Pacific. We are seeking customer-focused individuals capable of delivering world-class service and ensuring passenger safety. Fluency in Japanese and English is mandatory for this position.

Your Role as a Bilingual Flight Attendant 🌏

In this role, you will go beyond standard safety and service duties, acting as a cultural and linguistic bridge. Your responsibilities include:

  • Making public announcements in both Japanese and English
  • Assisting passengers with customs forms
  • Handling service recovery for any issues
  • Collaborating seamlessly with a diverse, multilingual crew

What Your Day Looks Like 🚦

This position is focused on long-haul international flights. Be prepared for:

  • Multi-day trips
  • Extended layovers
  • Night shift departures
  • Weekend operations
  • Flexible availability for international 'on-call' support (reserve) and scheduled lines

Training & Onboarding 🎓

Required prerequisites include:

  • At least 2 years of customer service experience
  • Participation in a 6.5-week paid training program in Houston
  • Mandatory language proficiency testing in Japanese

Prior flight attendant experience is not required but is considered an advantage.

Career Growth & Compensation 💼

United Airlines offers industry-leading wages with an estimated annual base salary ranging from $50,000 to $80,000, including language pay. Benefits include profit sharing, extensive global travel privileges with United and Star Alliance partners, and much more.

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