Flight Attendant (German/Mandarin/Spanish/French)
Posted on January 15, 2026
Role Based in Oakland
Snapshot
- Employer: United Airlines (Hiring in Oakland)
- Urgency: Immediate consideration in Oakland.
- Flexible Role in Oakland: Flight Attendant
- Required Experience: Entry-Level.
- Location: Oakland, CA
- This Oakland-based role is an excellent opportunity for professionals skilled in relevant skills.
- Our United Airlines team in Oakland, CA is growing.
- Benefit from working in Oakland, a key hub for the International Aviation industry.
Salary and Benefits
- Pay: $30-$35/Hour (approx. $67.6k/Year)
- Benefits: This role offers competitive pay.
- Flexible contract/gig opportunity in Oakland.
Day-to-Day
- This role centers on your professional skills within the International Aviation space in Oakland.
Connect the World in Your Language
Role Overview
United Airlines is seeking Language Qualified Flight Attendants to serve our international routes. If you are fluent in English and a second language (such as German, Mandarin, or Japanese), this is your opportunity to shine. You will perform all standard flight attendant duties while providing critical translation assistance and cultural hospitality to our diverse passengers.
Specialized Duties
- Translation: Assist non-English speaking passengers with safety instructions, customs forms, and service requests.
- Cultural Ambassador: Deliver service that respects and honors the cultural nuances of our international destinations.
- Cabin Safety: Ensure compliance with FAA regulations on long-haul international flights.
The Perks
- Language Pay: Receive additional hourly pay for qualified language flights.
- International Travel: Frequent opportunities to layover in global cities like Frankfurt, Tokyo, or Beijing.
- Benefits: Full health benefits and travel privileges.
Qualifications
- Fluency in English and a designated second language (reading, writing, speaking).
- Must pass a language proficiency test.
- Valid passport with the ability to travel freely to all countries United serves.