Flight Attendant (German Speakers Only)

**Qualifications and Requirements include:** - 21 years of age or older at time of application - High school graduate or GED; 2 or more years of college preferred - At least one year of customer service experience in the service industry (such as retail, hospitality, food, teaching/education, aviation, social service.) - Must be able to speak in a clear, concise, and organized manner, loudly enough to be heard in an emergency. - Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English fluently. - Must be able to read and speak German fluently. - Ability to hear all types and ranges of sound. - Effectively communicate in the event of high-stress situations such as aircraft evacuation, security threats, delays, medical emergencies, severe weather conditions, and turbulence. - Professional appearance, excellent grooming standards, and willingness to follow uniform, hair, tattoo, and piercing guidelines - Tattoos are NOT permitted on the head, hands, fingers, or neck (including back of neck and on, in, or behind the ear). Tattoos in these areas cannot be covered by makeup or bandages. You are permitted to have visible tattoos on your arms, wrists, legs, and feet. Any visible tattoos may not be larger than a credit card / employee badge (3.5 inches long x 2.24 inches wide) or they must be covered with standard uniform pieces. It is also important that your visible tattoo is not offensive (this includes but is not limited to tattoos that are violent, obscene, sexual, racist or contain objectionable content or any imagery that includes weapons) - Decorative covers, adornments and/or jewelry on teeth or in the mouth are not permitted. - Ability to proficiently operate electronic devices (phones, tablets, laptops, etc.) for the completion of required tasks - Must possess a valid passport prior to application with 12 months validity remaining prior to its expiration - Current physical possession of valid U.S. passport book or foreign passport book with applicable visas and eligibility to travel globally without restrictions. Your passport book must be in good condition and have at least 12 months of remaining validity at the time of application, along with two consecutive blank pages. Having applied for a passport book or waiting for a renewed passport book is not sufficient to meet this requirement. There may be extensive wait times to receive a passport, and you must have one in your possession prior to starting training as a Flight Attendant. - Ability to travel to and from all countries United serves without any restrictions - To see the full list of countries United serves, visit our FAQ [here]( - Please note, the destinations list is subject to change. Flight attendant applicants are responsible for identifying and verifying travel eligibility. As a United Flight Attendant, you must be able to enter and exit these locations as a working crew member, not as passengers. - Ability to stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects (such as luggage to overhead bin or window exit), and push and pull beverage cart (up to 250 lbs.) - Ability to pass a functional reach assessment with a combined 76-inch vertical and 43.5-inch horizontal reach and hold (simultaneous), without shoes on, in order to operate all necessary equipment, machinery, and doors. - Ability to sit in an assigned jump seat with seatbelt and shoulder harness fastened - Required to serve and/or sell food and beverages (including alcohol) in a diligent and professional manner - Must be legally authorized to work in the United States - Must be willing and able to work a flexible schedule in support of United’s 24/7 operation (must be available to work weekdays, weekends, holidays, etc. on scheduled/reserve days)

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