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$52.5k - $84k/ year
United States, Rochester (NY)
Posted May 17, 2026

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United Airlines Is Hiring A Bilingual Flight Attendant

Join United Airlines as a Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) — An Exciting Opportunity in Rochester, NY ✈️

Leverage your bilingual skills in Japanese to provide exceptional service on international flights while enjoying flexible scheduling and career growth opportunities.

🌟 Rochester Role Highlights

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

🌍 Why Rochester?

This role offers an excellent opportunity for bilingual professionals skilled in Japanese. Our team in Rochester is expanding, providing a vibrant hub for careers in airlines, aviation, customer service, hospitality, and travel industries. Rochester serves as a key operational hub for United Airlines.

✈️ About the Role

As a Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese), you will be vital in supporting our trans-Pacific operations, ensuring passengers' safety and comfort while delivering world-class service. Your role entails:

  • Providing bilingual support and compassionate care to guests traveling to and from Japan
  • Making public announcements in both Japanese and English
  • Assisting passengers with customs forms and other needs
  • Handling service recovery and resolving issues effectively
  • Collaborating within a diverse, multi-lingual team

🗓️ Typical Day & Working Conditions

This position focuses on long-haul international flights, often involving:

  • Multi-day trips with extended layovers
  • Night shifts and weekend operations
  • Flexibility for international on-call support and scheduled flights

This role requires 100% flexibility to adapt to a dynamic schedule, including during nights and weekends.

🎓 Training & Onboarding

  • Minimum of 2+ years of customer service experience required
  • Attend a comprehensive 6.5-week paid training in Houston
  • Mandatory language proficiency testing in Japanese and English
  • Prior flight attendant experience is not required but preferred

💼 Career Growth & Compensation

United Airlines offers a competitive industry wage, with an estimated annual base salary ranging from $50,000 to $80,000 including language pay. Benefits include profit sharing, extensive global travel privileges on United and Star Alliance partners, and more.

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