United Airlines is hiring Greek-speaking flight attendants in order to staff its upcoming daily service to Athens from its Newark Liberty International Airport hub.
United Airlines announced non-stop trans-Atlantic service between its New York-area hub at Newark Liberty International Airport and Eleftherios Venizelos Airport in Athens.
The daily service will start on May 25th, 2016 and last until October 5, 2016. United flight UA124 will depart Newark at 5:40 p.m. daily and land in Athens at 10:40am the following day, local time.
In the other direction, flight UA125 will leave ATH at 12:30 p.m. daily from May 26 through October 6 and reach EWR at 4:30 p.m. local time.
Job description
According to the a posting on United’s corporate website the job description is as follows:
Flight Attendant-Greek Speaker-FA2015EXTE – GK
Flight attendant positions for applicants who are fluent in Greek.
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 attendant
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!
Valid email address
*Important note: Ensure you have a valid email address and check that you have entered it correctly. All communications, including the status of your application will be sent via email.
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.
Primary Location United States-IL-ORD – Chicago – O’Hare
Other Locations United States-NY-NYC – New York City, United States-CA-SFO – San Francisco Airport, United States-NJ-EWR – Newark, United States-CA-LAX – Los Angeles, United States-TX-IAH – Houston (Intercontinental), United States-CO-DEN – Denver, United States-District of Columbia-IAD – Washington (Dulles)
You can apply online here.
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