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$52.5k - $84k/ year
United States, Columbus (OH)
Posted May 20, 2026

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United Airlines Is Hiring A Bilingual Flight Attendant

Join United Airlines as a Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) - Exciting Career Opportunity!

Discover a dynamic role in the airline industry where you can leverage your bilingual skills, enjoy flexible scheduling, and work in a vibrant hub. ✈️🌏

🌟 Columbus Role Highlights

  • Career Level: Trainee
  • Job Title: Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) (Gig/Contract)
  • Set Your Own Schedule
  • Location: Columbus, OH
  • Pay: $52.5k - $84k per year (approx. $1.3k per week)
  • Benefits: Competitive compensation package offered
  • Company: United Airlines
  • This Columbus-based role offers an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in bilingual communication, particularly in Japanese.
  • Our United Airlines team in Columbus, OH is expanding!
  • Industry Exposure: Work within key sectors such as Airlines, Aviation, Customer Service, Hospitality, Bilingual Support, and Travel.

✈️ About the Role

Join United Airlines as a Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese), a vital 'service and support' role for our trans-Pacific operations. Provide essential bilingual support and compassionate care to guests traveling to and from Japan. 🌐💺

🌍 About United Airlines

As a leading global carrier, our Los Angeles hub serves as a key gateway to Asia and the Pacific. We seek customer-focused professionals capable of delivering world-class service while ensuring passenger safety. Fluency in both Japanese and English is mandatory for this role.

Your Role as a Bilingual Flight Attendant

  • Perform standard safety and service duties with cultural sensitivity
  • Make public announcements in both Japanese and English
  • Assist passengers with customs forms
  • Help resolve service issues through effective service recovery
  • Utilize strong team collaboration skills within a multi-lingual crew

🗓️ Your Day-to-Day

This role involves long-haul international flights requiring readiness for:

  • Multi-day trips and extended layovers
  • Night shifts and weekend operations
  • Flexibility: 24/7 on-call support (reserve) and fixed schedules (lines)

📝 Training & Onboarding

Candidates need at least 2+ years of customer service experience. The onboarding process includes:

  • 6.5-week paid training in Houston
  • Mandatory language proficiency test

Previous flight attendant experience is not required but is a plus.

💼 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 and outstanding global travel privileges with United and Star Alliance partners. 🌟✈️

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