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$52.5k - $84k/ year
United States, Portsmouth (VA)
Posted May 16, 2026

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United Airlines Is Hiring A Bilingual Flight Attendant

Join Our Team as a Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) in Portsmouth! ✈️

Exciting opportunity for bilingual professionals fluent in Japanese to become a vital part of United Airlines’ global team, offering flexible schedules and lucrative pay in the Portsmouth, VA hub.

Role Highlights & Snapshot

  • Career Level: Trainee
  • Job Title: Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) (Gig/Contract)
  • Location: Portsmouth, VA
  • Salary: $52.5k - $84k / Year (approx. $1.3k / Week)
  • Benefits: Competitive compensation package
  • Company: United Airlines
  • Schedule: Set your own hours, including night shifts and weekends

Why Join Us? 🌟

Our Portsmouth-based role is a fantastic opportunity for professionals skilled in bilingual Japanese support. Join United Airlines’ growing team in Portsmouth, a key hub for aviation, customer service, hospitality, and travel. This role is essential for our trans-Pacific operations, providing support and comfort to travelers between Japan and the U.S.

About United Airlines 🇺🇸🌏

As a leading global carrier, United Airlines’ Los Angeles hub is a gateway to Asia and the Pacific. We are seeking dedicated, customer-focused professionals who can deliver world-class service and passenger safety. Fluency in Japanese and English is essential for this role.

Your Role as a Bilingual Flight Attendant ✈️

  • Serve as a cultural and linguistic liaison between passengers and crew
  • Make all public announcements in Japanese and English
  • Assist with customs forms and provide passenger assistance
  • Help with service recovery and resolve any issues
  • Collaborate effectively within a diverse, multi-lingual crew

Day-to-Day Responsibilities 🚀

This role involves:

  • Long-haul international flights
  • Multi-day trips and extended layovers
  • Night shift departures and weekend operations
  • Flexible, international on-call support (reserve) and scheduled line duties

Training & Onboarding 🎓

Prospective candidates need:

  • 至少 2 年客户服务经验 (Minimum 2 years customer service experience)
  • 6.5-week paid training in Houston
  • Mandatory language proficiency test in Japanese and English
  • Flight attendant experience is preferred but not required

Compensation & Benefits 💼

United Airlines offers:

  • An industry-leading wage ranging from $50,000 to $80,000 annually, including language pay
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Profit sharing opportunities
  • Global travel privileges with United and Star Alliance partners

Take the Next Step! 🚀

If you are passionate about travel and service, and possess bilingual Japanese skills, this is your chance to join a dynamic team and take your career to new heights with United Airlines!

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