Lufthansa Technik records rising number of apprentices
Rise in demand for MRO services results in further growth in demand for skilled workers Over 300 young people start their careers at German sites
The rising global demand for air travel and the resulting increased need for aircraft maintenance, overhaul and repair services also leads to a growing need for personnel at Lufthansa Technik. For many decades, one cornerstone in the recruitment of new colleagues has been the internal training of new employees. This year, 321 young people are starting their training at the company's German locations.
Specifically, the company is looking for skilled workers for all areas: Mechanics, electronics technicians for devices and systems, engineers, junior staff for the logistics department and for the commercial sector. In order to secure the company's future development, the training of highly qualified employees is a central measure, because Lufthansa Technik competes with numerous other
companies preparing for the changes brought by the upcoming generation shift and digitalization.
"Today, employees expect exciting tasks, good supervisors and colleagues, career prospects and job security," explains Andrea Jacobsen, Head of Entry Programs at Lufthansa Technik. "In addition, they expect comprehensive support during the training period. These features are weighted higher by them than a high training salary or benefits such as discounted flying or an international environment."
Just at the end of the year, Lufthansa Technik had also expanded and modernized its training workshop at the Hamburg site in order to make the training for prospective specialists even more up-to-date and practice-oriented.
Of the total of 321 new apprenticeship or study places, 215 are directly attributable to Lufthansa Technik AG, 52 to Lufthansa Airline's MRO operations and the remaining to companies in the Lufthansa Technik Group (see list below). This year, women account for 11 percent of the apprenticeship positions and 18 percent of the
study positions.
Training figures by location and specialization Lufthansa Technik AG, Hamburg (training starts August 14), 174 in total (incl. Technik Students)
139 apprentices
35 aircraft mechanics for technical maintenance
11 aircraft mechanics for production engineering
36 aircraft mechanics for engine technology
14 tool mechanics
1 Surface coater
23 electronics technicians for devices and systems
12 aircraft electronics specialists
7 cutting machine operators
35 Technik Students
Bachelor:
6 aircraft construction specialists
5 electrical engineering and information technology specialists
10 mechanical engineers
1 mechatronics specialist
Master:
8 industrial engineers
5 information technology specialists
Lufthansa Technik AG, Frankfurt (training starts August 21), 91 in
total (incl. Technik Students)
76 apprentices
17 aircraft mechanics for engine technology
6 aircraft mechanics for technical maintenance
30 aircraft mechanics for technical maintenance (training for
Lufthansa Airlines)
12 aircraft electronics specialists (training for Lufthansa Airlines)
1 aircraft mechanics for technical maintenance
10 aircraft mechanics for technical maintenance (training for
Lufthansa Airlines)
13 Technik Students - Bachelor
3 international business engineers
1 business engineer
1 Applied Physicist
8 Electrical and aeronautical engineers
Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services, Hamburg (training starts August
14), 8 in total
8 specialists for warehouse logistics
Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services, Frankfurt (training starts
August 21), 14 in total
12 specialists for warehouse logistics
2 specialists for forwarding and logistics services
Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services, Munich (training starts August
21), 3 in total
3 specialists for warehouse logistics
Lufthansa Technik AERO Alzey, Alzey (training starts August 7), 15 in
total
1 cutting machine operators
3 industrial business management assistants
2 specialists for warehouse logistics
9 aircraft mechanics for engine technology
Lufthansa Technik AG, Berlin (training starts August 21), 4 in total
2 aircraft mechanics for production engineering
2 aircraft electronics specialists
N3 Engine Overhaul Services, Arnstadt (training starts September 1),
14 in total
12 aircraft mechanics for engine technology
1 specialist for warehouse logistics
1 production engineering student
Lufthansa Technik:
The Lufthansa Technik Group is one of the leading providers of
technical aircraft services in the world. Certified internationally
as maintenance, production and design organization, the company
employs more than 21,500 people in dozens of locations around the
globe. Lufthansa Technik offers the full range of services for
commercial, VIP and special mission aircraft. The portfolio includes
maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of airframes, engines,
components and landing gears, as well as the manufacture of
innovative cabin products and digital fleet support.
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