The $32 million expansion project more than doubles the available training space and supports the airline's plan to hire and train a total of 15,000 people in 2023, including 4,000 flight attendants.
United plans to train more than 600 flight attendants per month at the newly expanded Houston facility. The expansion project, according to the carrier, is another example of United's focus on long-term investments in infrastructure, tools and technology to support its United Next growth plan as well as the airline's continued commitment to Houston.
Scott Kirby, CEO, said the expansion project is yet another example of an investment made during the depths of the pandemic that will support employees, further improve the airline’s ability to deliver great service “and set United up for success in 2023 and beyond."
New United flight attendants will go through a six-and-a-half week training course at the Houston facility and then return every 18 months to stay current on their qualifications. The campus includes inflight service training spaces with mock seats, a 40-plus seat auditorium and a public address room where trainees can practice their onboard announcements.
Image: Scott Kirby, CEO, United Airlines
