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

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United Airlines Is Hiring A Bilingual Flight Attendant

Join Our Team as a Bilingual Flight Attendant in Kirksville! ✈️

Exciting opportunity for professionals fluent in Japanese to serve as a bilingual flight attendant within a dynamic airline environment in Kirksville, MO.

Role Highlights & Snapshot

  • Career Level: Trainee
  • Job Title: Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) (Gig/Contract)
  • Location: Kirksville, MO
  • Set Your Own Schedule 🗓️
  • Salary: $52,500 - $84,000 per year (approx. $1,300/week)
  • Benefits: Competitive compensation package offered
  • Company: United Airlines

Why Join Us?

This role is an excellent opportunity for bilingual professionals skilled in Japanese who want to thrive in a growing team. Located in Kirksville, a key hub for aviation, travel, and customer service, you'll be part of a vibrant industry sector.

About United Airlines

As a leading global carrier, our Los Angeles hub provides vital connections to Asia and the Pacific. We seek customer-focused professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional service and passenger safety. Fluency in both Japanese and English is required.

Your Role as a Bilingual Flight Attendant

  • Perform standard safety and service responsibilities on long-haul international flights ✈️
  • Act as a cultural and linguistic liaison between crew and passengers
  • Make public announcements in both Japanese and English 📢
  • Assist passengers with customs forms and other needs
  • Provide service recovery for onboard issues
  • Collaborate effectively within a multi-lingual team

A Day in the Life

This position involves travel that may extend over multiple days with long layovers and flexible schedules including night shifts and weekends. The role demands 100% flexibility for international on-call support and scheduled lines.

Training & Onboarding

Applicants should have at least 2 years of customer service experience. Successful candidates will participate in a 6.5-week paid training program in Houston, which includes a mandatory language proficiency test. No prior flight attendant experience required, but 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. Benefits include profit sharing and exclusive global travel privileges on United Airlines and Star Alliance partners.

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