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$52.5k - $84k/ year
United States
Posted May 14, 2026

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United Airlines Is Hiring A Bilingual Flight Attendant

Suffolk-based Bilingual Flight Attendant Opportunity with United Airlines

Join a dynamic team where your bilingual Japanese skills can soar! This role offers flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and the chance to be part of a leading global airline in a vibrant industry.

🌟 Role Highlights at a Glance

  • Career Level: Trainee
  • Job Title: Bilingual Flight Attendant (Japanese) (Gig/Contract)
  • Location: Suffolk, VA
  • Set Your Schedule: Flexibility to choose your working hours
  • Salary: $52,500 - $84,000 per year (approx. $1,300/week) 💰
  • Benefits: Competitive compensation and global travel privileges
  • Company: United Airlines

🌐 About United Airlines in Suffolk

Our Suffolk, VA hub is expanding! This location is a bustling center for airlines, aviation, customer service, hospitality, and travel. It's an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in bilingual Japanese communication to thrive.

✈️ What You’ll Do as a Bilingual Flight Attendant

As part of our trans-Pacific operations, you will provide essential bilingual support and compassionate care to Japanese-speaking guests. Your responsibilities include:

  • Making public announcements in both Japanese and English 🗣️
  • Assisting passengers with customs forms and travel documentation
  • Handling service recovery and resolving passenger issues
  • Acting as a cultural and linguistic liaison within a multicultural crew

🗓️ Typical Day-to-Day Responsibilities

This role involves:

  • Long-haul international flights with multi-day trips and extended layovers ✈️
  • Night departures and weekend schedules 🌙 & 🗓️
  • Full flexibility to support international on-call 'reserve' duties and scheduled lines

🎓 Training & Onboarding

Requirements include:

  • At least 2+ years of customer service experience
  • Completion of a 6.5-week paid training program in Houston, including a language proficiency test 📝
  • Prior flight attendant experience is preferred but not required

💼 Career Growth & Compensation

United Airlines offers industry-leading wages, with annual base pay estimated between $50,000 and $80,000, including language pay. Our comprehensive benefits package features profit sharing and unmatched global travel privileges with United and Star Alliance partners.

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