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$52.5k - $84k/ year
United States
Posted May 13, 2026

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United Airlines Is Hiring A Bilingual Flight Attendant

Join Our Team as a Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) in Santa Monica ✈️

Embark on an exciting career opportunity with United Airlines, leveraging your bilingual Japanese skills while enjoying the vibrant city of Santa Monica. This role offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and a chance to make a meaningful impact in international travel and passenger support.

Role Highlights & Snapshot 📝

  • Career Level: Trainee
  • Job Title: Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) (Gig/Contract)
  • Location: Santa Monica, CA
  • Set Your Own Schedule
  • Pay Range: $52.5k - $84k per year (approx. $1.3k/week)
  • Benefits: Competitive compensation package
  • Company: United Airlines

Why Join Us? 🌟

This Santa Monica-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in bilingual Japanese. Our Santa Monica team is expanding, providing a dynamic environment in a key hub for airlines, aviation, customer service, hospitality, travel, and passenger support industries.

About United Airlines 🌍

As a leading global carrier, our Los Angeles hub serves as a crucial 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 essential.

Your Role as a Bilingual Flight Attendant ✈️

  • Perform standard safety and service duties on long-haul international flights
  • Act as a cultural and linguistic liaison between crew and passengers
  • Make bilingual public announcements in Japanese and English
  • Provide passenger assistance with customs forms and other needs
  • Assist with service recovery if issues arise
  • Collaborate effectively with a multi-lingual crew

A Typical Day in Your Life 🗓️

Be prepared for:

  • Long-haul international trips spanning multiple days
  • Extended layovers & overnight departures
  • Night shifts & weekend operations
  • Flexible, on-call support as part of a 24/7 schedule

Training & Onboarding 📚

Requirements include:

  • Minimum of 2+ years in customer service roles
  • 6.5-week paid training in Houston, including a language proficiency test
  • No previous flight attendant experience required, but preferred

Career Growth & Compensation 💼

United Airlines offers industry-leading wages with an estimated annual base salary from $50,000 to $80,000, inclusive of language pay. Benefits include profit sharing, global travel privileges, and opportunities for career advancement.

Ready to Elevate Your Career?

Apply now to become a vital part of our international team and provide exceptional bilingual support to our guests traveling across the Pacific! 🌏

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