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$52.5k - $84k/ year
United States
Posted May 14, 2026

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United Airlines Is Hiring A Bilingual Flight Attendant

Join United Airlines as a Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) in Traverse City ✈️

Exciting opportunity for bilingual professionals to provide outstanding service and support during international flights, with flexible scheduling and excellent benefits.

Snapshot

  • Career Level: Trainee
  • Job Title: Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) (Gig/Contract)
  • Schedule: Set your own hours
  • Location: Traverse City, MI
  • Pay: $52,500 - $84,000 per year (approx. $1,300/week)
  • Benefits: Competitive compensation package
  • Company: United Airlines
  • Industry Focus: Airlines, Aviation, Customer Service, Hospitality, Bilingual Support, Travel, Passenger Support

Why Join Us?

This Traverse City-based role is an excellent opportunity for those skilled in Bilingual Japanese. Our United Airlines team is growing, offering a unique chance to work in a key hub known for its vibrant travel and hospitality industry. 🌎✈️

About United Airlines

As a premier global carrier, our Los Angeles hub serves as a vital gateway to Asia and the Pacific. We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service and ensuring passenger safety. Fluency in Japanese and English is required for this role.

Your Role as a Bilingual Flight Attendant

  • Core Duties: Safeguard passengers, assist with service recovery, and support cultural and linguistic needs
  • Public Announcements: Deliver announcements in both Japanese and English
  • Passenger Assistance: Help with customs forms and resolve issues compassionately
  • Teamwork: Collaborate effectively within a multilingual crew

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

This role involves:

  • Long-haul international flights 🚢✈️
  • Extended trips and layovers
  • Night departures and weekend schedules 🌙🎉
  • Flexibility for international on-call support and scheduled lines

Training & Onboarding

Requirements include:

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

Career Growth & Compensation

United Airlines offers an industry-leading wage with an annual base salary ranging from $50,000 to $80,000 including language pay. Benefits include profit sharing, lasting travel privileges on United and Star Alliance partners, and excellent career development opportunities. 💼🌍

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