Η εταιρεία πρόκειται να ξεκινήσει πτήσεις από και προς την Αθήνα από το αεροδρόμιο που έχει ως βάση, το Newark Liberty International, στο Νιου Τζέρσεϊ.

Η καθημερινή υπηρεσία θα αρχίσει στις 25 Μαΐου 2016 και θα λειτουργήσει μέχρι τις 5 Οκτωβρίου 2016. Η πτήση UA124 θα αναχωρεί από το Newark στις 17:40 καθημερινά και θα φθάνει στην Αθήνα στις 10.40 το πρωί της επόμενης ημέρας. Προς την άλλη κατεύθυνση, η πτήση UA125 θα αναχωρεί από την Αθήνα στις 12:30 π.μ. καθημερινά από τις 26 Μαΐου έως τις 6 Οκτωβρίου και θα φτάνει στο EWR στις 16:30 τοπική ώρα.

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Flight attendant positions

At United, we recognize that one of our greatest assets is our people. The rich diversity of ideas, experiences, cultures and lifestyles represented by United employees make it possible for us to give the best possible service to our global customers. Every day we work to create a flyer-friendly experience for our customers. This is what differentiates United from our competitors.  We offer everything you need to build the career you have always wanted. Your search for a great place to work ends here at United.

Why join the flyer-friendly United winning team?

Best employee travel program in the industry.
Perfect attendance awards recognize continuous service by employees.
On-time bonuses reward employees for meeting on-time arrival/departure targets.

Some other great reasons for choosing United include an employee friendly environment, competitive medical, dental and vision insurance programs, vacation and sick time. You can also enroll in our 401(k) plan, which offers valuable resources in saving for retirement. As a United employee, you are also eligible to receive employee discounts on air travel, car rentals, hotels and cruise ships.

What it takes to become a United flight attendant

The position is comprised of many skills, including the ability to multi-task. Flight attendants perform important safety, security and service-related duties as well as interact with a diverse group of customers and fellow employees. Delivering great customer service is defined not only by what you do, but how you do it.

Flight attendants are guided by four service principles which are: Be Predictable, Be the Solution, Be Gracious, Be the Brand.

  • Ability to deliver consistent onboard service
  • Work independently without constant observation, yet work well with others as part of a team
  • Work in accordance with established procedures and performance standards
  • Ensure compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Regulations
  • Prepare and serve multiple meals and beverages
  • Offer onboard sales of liquor, food and duty free items
  • Assist customers with carry-on items
  • Ensure the safety and comfort of our customers
  • Provide leadership by responding to a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations
    including aircraft evacuation, security threats, delayed flights, severe weather conditions, turbulence, etc.
  • Respond to customer medical situations and administer first aid to ill or incapacitated customers
  • Maintain order when interacting with any unruly or irate customers
  • Work a variety of shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays with the ability to travel to all countries we serve
  • Comply with published attendance policy

This summary of job duties indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job classification. It is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications that may be required of employees assigned to this job classification. Additional duties may be added as required by the operational needs of United.

What it takes to be a successful United flight attendant

Flight attendants are highly visible employees to our customers. The friendliness and quality of service provided by our flight attendants greatly influences our customers’ perception of United.

Flight attendant qualifications

  • Friendly and polite in all situations
  • Able to exercise good judgment in all situations
  • Excellent dependability, punctuality and reliability
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Caring and nurturing disposition
  • Able to accept personal responsibility for resolving conflicts
  • Strong work ethic
  • Good service orientation
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Able to handle pressure in stressful situations
  • Possess physical agility and strength for assisting customers and their luggage, as well as to perform all necessary safety actions
  • Maintain professional appearance according to published guidelines
  • Tattoos must not be visible at any time while in uniform. Examples of visible tattoos include, but are not limited to: hands, arms, neck, face, legs and feet.

Job requirements

  • Minimum 21 years of age
  • High school diploma and/or equivalency
  • Secondary education and/or some college is preferred
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Able to perform basic math skills
  • Minimum two years direct customer service experience
  • Able to hear, read, write and fluently speak and understand the English language
  • Possess and maintain a valid United States passport or foreign passport with applicable visas
  • Authorized to work in the United States as defined in the Immigration Reform Act of 1986
  • Able to pass a FAA-required ten-year work history review, a criminal background check, complete DOT fingerprinting, physical exam and drug screening
  • Able to comprehend and retain information pertinent to the position
  • Able to pass a rigorous training program
  • Able to work holidays, weekends, nights and extended hours
  • Willing to work “reserve» status for a long duration
  • Willing to reside within a driving radius of your assigned base
  • Willing to relocate based on company’s operational needs
  • Willing to submit to random drug/alcohol testing
  • Access to reliable transportation to and from the airport

Flight attendants at United provide translated announcements on specific flights within our route structure.  To address the need for announcements in other languages and the need to communicate with customers in other languages, United seeks flight attendants who are fluent (ability to speak, read and write) in several languages. Our customer base is global, so fluency in other languages is preferred.

The work environment for the flight attendants is subject to frequent changes in geography, culture, climate, cabin altitude, G-forces, dry air, high noise levels, dim lighting, turbulence and continuous and frequent contact with others in flight. Flight attendants work in the confined space of the aircraft aisles and galleys. To accomplish service and operate cabin equipment for long periods of time, flight attendants must stand, walk, kneel, bend, stoop, stretch, reach, lift heavy objects from the floor to above shoulder-level, and push and pull equipment.

Additional job requirements

  • Minimum height of 5’0″ and maximum height of 6’3″ without shoes
  • Height and weight proportionate to maintain professional appearance; body size cannot exceed specific aircraft dimensions (example: jumpseat, harness without modification, cabin aisle and emergency exits)
  • Vision correctable to 20/40 or better
  • Push and pull beverage/meal carts (150-250 pounds)
  • Lift liquor kits (up to 43 pounds)
  • Lift emergency window exits (up to 60 pounds)
  • Open emergency doors (91-126 pounds stress)
  • Maintain lifestyle free from alcohol abuse and illegal drug use
  • Successful completion of pre-employment examination revealing no physical or mental limitations that would impair ability to perform routine or emergency duties (with or without a reasonable accommodation)

This summary of job requirements is not to be interpreted as a comprehensive list. Additional job requirements may be added as required by the operational needs of United.

Employment conditions

Relocation

  • United will assign your initial base. For this position, you must be able to be based in any of United’s flight attendant bases.
  • You will be required to live within a driving radius of your assigned base.
  • Relocation costs to the base assignment are the sole responsibility of the flight attendan

Work schedule

  • Reliable, regular attendance is an essential function of the job
  • New hire flight attendants will work on reserve status to be determined by company operational needs
  • While on reserve, flight attendants must live in their base city and be able to report for duty within a short notice
  • Reserve flight attendants must provide phone numbers where they can be reached while on duty and be available for duty assignments on a 24-hour standby basis
  • Reserve flight attendants will be assigned a schedule with a minimum number of days off a month
  • Flight attendants may be assigned to fly domestic and international flights
  • Flight attendants will be away from home for several consecutive days at a time
  • Flight attendants routinely work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours

Salary

For this position, all flight attendant wages and other terms and conditions are governed by the contract agreed upon between United and the Association of Flight Attendants and are competitive with other major airlines. Flight attendants are required to pay monthly union dues.

For this position, United flight attendants are paid the following hourly base pay rates:

  • 1st year – $20.49 to $21.76 with annual increases. In addition, flight attendants are eligible for additional compensation, including pay for use of designated language skills, position override pay (lead and galley positions) and international trips
  • All flight attendants receive per diem expense reimbursement of $1.95-$2.50 per hour for all trips
  • Reserve flight attendants receive a pay guarantee per month
  • These figures are subject to change as different agreements may be reached with the flight attendant union

Training

Offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a five week unpaid training program in Houston, Texas. Accommodations will be provided.

 

Background check and ability to fly to all countries United serves

  • The FAA requires a ten-year work history review, a criminal background check and fingerprinting for flight attendants. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the background investigation according to FAA and United Airlines standards.
  • All United flight attendants must be able to travel freely inside and outside the United States and without restriction to/from all destinations and countries that United serves.

Some countries place restrictions on the ability of foreign visitors to enter. For instance, Canada prohibits visitors who have been convicted of criminal offenses or who have criminal charges currently pending against them from entering Canada. Some convictions that make a person inadmissible for entry into Canada include theft, driving while intoxicated, and a number of other felonies and misdemeanors. There are procedures to seek special permission or waivers from Canada to permit entry, but these are not automatic. For more information on Canadian travel restrictions, please contact the Canadian government website and/or local consulate. This is not a complete list of countries with restrictions. All flight attendants are responsible for making sure they are able to fly to all countries and destinations that are served by United Airlines.

Drug screening

The FAA requires a drug screening for flight attendant applicants. United requires employees to maintain drug-free lives and to submit to drug/alcohol testing randomly throughout their career. Employment is contingent upon a cleared drug screen according to FAA and United standards.
Uniforms

Flight attendants are responsible for the purchase of their initial set of uniform pieces and luggage. After the first year, annual replacement of uniform pieces will be provided by United. The initial cost for uniforms and luggage is approximately $720, which may be payroll deducted once employed by the company (this includes transferring employees).
Applicants invited to attend a training class will be required to:

  • Present a valid federal or state issued form of photo identification
  • Present a valid passport with an expiration date of at least 30 months (and 2 blank pages) from your first day of training
  • Upon offer of employment, you need to present documentation authorizing work and residence in the United States

Thank you for your interest in becoming a flight attendant for United, the world’s leading airline. Your flyer-friendly experience begins here!

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If you have interviewed with us before, you must wait one year from your interview to reapply. Please do not create more than one application. Creating more than one application can jeopardize your candidacy.

If you are fluent in Greek, meet all of the above-mentioned qualifications and can comply with the employment conditions, please click to apply and begin the application process. You will be asked to submit contact information, attach a resume, complete an online application and answer job-related questions.

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