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

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United Airlines Is Hiring A Bilingual Flight Attendant

Odessa Role Highlights 🚀

Join our team as a Bilingual Flight Attendant in Odessa, TX, where you can leverage your Japanese language skills in a dynamic, international environment.

Snapshot ✨

  • Career Level: Trainee
  • Job Title: Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) (Gig/Contract)
  • Schedule: Set your own hours
  • Location: Odessa, TX
  • Pay: $52,500 - $84,000 per year (approx. $1,300/week)
  • Benefits: Competitive compensation package offered
  • Company: United Airlines

Why Join Us? 🌎

This Odessa-based role offers an excellent opportunity for bilingual professionals skilled in Japanese. Our Odessa team is expanding, providing a vital link in our international network, especially in 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 who can deliver world-class service and prioritize passenger safety. Fluency in both Japanese and English is essential for this position.

Your Role as a Bilingual Flight Attendant 🎤

  • Perform standard safety and service duties
  • Act as a cultural and linguistic liaison
  • Make all public announcements in Japanese and English
  • Assist passengers with customs forms
  • Help resolve service issues with service recovery
  • Collaborate effectively within a multi-lingual crew

Day-to-Day Responsibilities 🗓️

This role involves long-haul international travel, requiring flexibility for multi-day trips, extended layovers, and schedules that include night departures and weekend operations. It demands 100% availability for international on-call support (reserve) and scheduled lines.

Training & Onboarding 🎓

  • Minimum of 2+ years of customer service experience
  • 6.5-week paid training in Houston, including a language proficiency test
  • Prior flight attendant experience is not necessary but 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). Benefits include profit sharing and outstanding global travel privileges on United and Star Alliance partners.

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