United Airlines Is Hiring A Bilingual Flight Attendant

Richmond Role Highlights

Join United Airlines as a Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) and enjoy an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, setting your own schedule while utilizing your bilingual skills in Japanese.

Snapshot ✨

• Career Level: Trainee
• Job Title: Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) (Gig/Contract)
• Schedule: Set your own schedule
• Location: Richmond, CA
• Pay: $52.5k-$84k/year (approx. $1.3k/week)
• Benefits: A competitive compensation package offered
• Company: United Airlines

Why Join Us? 🌎

This Richmond-based role presents an excellent opportunity for professionals proficient in Bilingual (Japanese). Our team in Richmond is expanding, offering a vibrant environment within a key hub for Airlines, Aviation, Customer Service, Hospitality, Bilingual Support, Travel, and Passenger Support industries.

About United Airlines ✈️

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

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 public announcements in Japanese and English
• Assisting passengers with customs forms
• Providing service recovery for any issues
• Collaborating effectively within a multi-lingual crew

Your Day-to-Day 🌙

This role primarily involves long-haul international flights. Be prepared for:

• Multi-day trips with extended layovers
• Night shift departures
• Weekend operations
• 100% flexibility for international on-call support (reserve) and scheduled lines

Training & Onboarding 📚

Applicants should have at least 2+ years of customer service experience. The training program includes:

• 6.5-week paid training in Houston
• A mandatory language proficiency test

No prior flight attendant experience is required, but it is preferred.

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). Our benefits package includes profit sharing and global travel privileges on United and Star Alliance partners.