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$52.5k - $84k/ year
United States, Meridian (ID)
Posted May 18, 2026

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United Airlines Is Hiring A Bilingual Flight Attendant

Join United Airlines as a Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) – A Unique Opportunity in Meridian, ID ✈️

Leverage your Japanese language skills in a dynamic, flexible role with competitive pay and excellent benefits at United Airlines.

Snapshot of the Role

  • Career Level: Trainee
  • Job Title: Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) (Gig/Contract)
  • Location: Meridian, ID 📍
  • Set your own schedule — perfect for flexible professionals
  • Pay: $52,500 – $84,000 per year (approx. $1,300/week) 💰
  • Benefits: Competitive compensation package and more
  • Company: United Airlines

Why Join Us?

Our Meridian, ID location is expanding, offering growth in a vibrant hub renowned for aviation, customer service, hospitality, and travel industries. This role is ideal for those proficient in Bilingual Japanese who aspire to make a difference in passenger support on international flights.

About United Airlines 🌎

As a leading global carrier, our Los Angeles hub serves as a gateway to Asia and the Pacific. We seek customer-focused professionals dedicated to providing world-class service and ensuring passenger safety. Fluency in both Japanese and English is essential.

Your Role as a Bilingual Flight Attendant 🗣️

Beyond standard safety and service duties, you will act as a cultural and linguistic liaison. Responsibilities include:

  • Making all public announcements in both Japanese and English
  • Assisting passengers with customs forms
  • Providing service recovery when issues arise
  • Collaborating effectively within a multi-lingual crew

A Typical Day on the Job

This role involves long-haul international flights, requiring:

  • Preparedness for multi-day trips
  • Extended layovers
  • Working night shifts and weekends
  • Flexibility for international on-call support (reserve) and scheduled lines

Training & Onboarding 📚

Prerequisites include:

  • Minimum 2+ years of customer service experience
  • 6.5-week paid training in Houston, including a mandatory language proficiency test
  • Prior flight attendant experience is not required but preferred

Career Growth & Compensation 💼

United Airlines offers a competitive wage estimate, with an annual base salary ranging from $50,000 to $80,000 (including language pay). Benefits include:

  • Profit sharing
  • Outstanding global travel privileges on United and Star Alliance partners
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