United Airlines Is Hiring A Bilingual Flight Attendant

Explore an Exciting Bilingual Flight Attendant Opportunity at United Airlines in Orland Park! ✈️

Join our dynamic team as a Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) and support our trans-Pacific operations while enjoying flexible scheduling and competitive pay.

Role Highlights & Snapshot

• Career Level: Trainee
• Job Title: Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) (Gig/Contract)
• Schedule: Set your own schedule
• Location: Orland Park, IL
• Pay: $52.5k - $84k per year (approx. $1.3k/week)
• Benefits: Competitive compensation package included
• Company: United Airlines

Why Join Us in Orland Park? 🌟

This role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in Bilingual (Japanese). Our United Airlines team in Orland Park, IL, is expanding, offering a vibrant work environment in a strategic hub known for the Airlines, Aviation, Customer Service, Hospitality, Bilingual Support, Travel, and Passenger Support industries.

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 dedicated to providing world-class service and ensuring passenger safety. Fluency in Japanese and English is mandatory for this role.

Your Role as a Bilingual Flight Attendant 🌐

• Perform standard safety and service duties
• Serve as a cultural and linguistic liaison
• Make public announcements in Japanese and English
• Assist passengers with customs forms
• Support service recovery efforts when issues arise
• Collaborate effectively within a multi-lingual crew

What Your Day Looks Like 🗓️

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

• Multi-day trips and extended layovers
• Night shifts and weekend operations
• The need for flexibility to support international on-call schedules (reserve) and assigned lines

Training & Onboarding 🎓

• Minimum of 2+ years in customer service required
• Attend a 6.5-week paid training program in Houston
• Mandatory language proficiency test
• No prior flight attendant experience needed, but preferred

Career Growth & Compensation 💼

United Airlines offers an industry-leading wage structure, with an estimated annual base salary ranging from $50,000 to $80,000 (including language pay). Benefits include:

• Profit sharing
• Global travel privileges on United and Star Alliance partners