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For 25 years Filipinos are soaring in the flying because through the help of this.

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<div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175696198807220250904050928_RJP-6510-2-min.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><em>Photo source: Lufthansa Technik Philippines</em></div><div><br/></div><p style="line-height:1">The Philippines serves as one of the busiest transit hubs in Asia, with a significant number of international travelers passing through its airports for connecting flights. It is no wonder why a lot of our kababayans are in the traveling industry, helping people from all over the world to get to their destinations safely.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">For 25 years, Lufthansa Technik Philippines has been more than a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider. It has been a training ground, a career builder, and for many Filipino families, a life-changing partner. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">For the over 3,200 employees in Lufthansa Technik Philippines, their contributions to the aviation industry, a vital global sector, are supported by career stability, commitment to training and development, and a strong safety culture. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">To date, over 10,000 mechanics and engineers, all MRO specialists, have been trained by Lufthansa Technik Philippines. </p><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div><div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175696146431120250903080932_ltp 09b.jpeg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="text-align:center"><em>Photo source: Lufthansa Technik Philippines</em></div><p style="line-height:1">&quot;What makes Lufthansa Technik Philippines special is the world-class skills of our people,&quot; said Holger Beck, President and CEO of Lufthansa Technik Philippines. &quot;We are proud to have trained thousands of mechanics and engineers who are recognized globally for their expertise and dedication. This is the foundation of our remarkable success story in the past 25 years.&quot;</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Learning opportunities</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">From the very first apprentices who discovered their passion for aviation to seasoned technicians who now lead teams, Lufthansa Technik Philippines has consistently invested in developing its people. Through specialized training programs, mentorship, and leadership pathways, the company has turned raw potential into global-standard expertise. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">At the heart of this commitment are programs that shape employees from day one. The Lufthansa Maintenance Training Program equips aspiring aircraft mechanics with the fundamentals of aircraft maintenance, complementing their academic preparation. Employees also undergo Aircraft Type Training Courses to gain hands-on knowledge of specific aircraft models, while those showing leadership potential benefit from Management Associate Programs and targeted Leadership Programs that hone both technical and managerial skills. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">To ensure career growth is not limited to technical mastery, Lufthansa Technik Philippines also guides employees in stepping into bigger responsibilities. The SOAR Leadership Training serves as a bridge for those transitioning from entry-level roles to supervisory and managerial positions. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Moreover, Lufthansa Technical Training Philippines, the company&#x27;s training arm, provides a wide range of learning opportunities, from basic technical training to type-specific advanced training and interdisciplinary continuing education, enabling employees to get the necessary qualifications.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>Long-term career development</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">To date, 221 employees who started with Lufthansa Technik Philippines on Day One, 25 years ago, are still with the company—proof that the company offers opportunities for upward mobility and career growth. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">There is no shortage of stories of employees who have grown with the company. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Like Michael who is currently a team leader at Lufthansa Technik Philippines; he is the second generation in his family to work in the company. Following his father&#x27;s footsteps, Michael started out as a trainee in the company&#x27;s Maintenance Training Program, eventually working his way up. He says his work in Lufthansa Technik Philippines has allowed him to provide adequately for his family, including securing a house and car, as well as seeing all his children graduate from school.</p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><div style="line-height:1"><strong>A family-oriented culture</strong></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">A measurement of employee engagement is referrals, and many employees have referred friends and family members to join Lufthansa Technik Philippines. It is the company&#x27;s family-oriented culture that has fostered camaraderie among employees, as well as keeping to the highest levels of accountability. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">Records show that more than one generation of workers has chosen to build their future at Lufthansa Technik Philippines. Husbands and wives, fathers and children—entire families have grown alongside the company. This legacy speaks to the strong sense of community that the company fosters, where work is not just a livelihood, but a source of pride passed down to the next generation. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">This family-oriented culture is also reflected in its support systems. Employees enjoy benefits that extend beyond the individual: health insurance coverage up to 75 years old, educational subsidies for employees and their dependents, vaccination programs for the family, and regular employee engagement activities such as Family Day and Student Achievement Awards. By caring for employees and their families alike, the company reinforces the stability that allows its people to grow. </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">That commitment has paid off. More than 100 apprentices have risen into senior and leadership positions, while many others have built thriving global aviation careers.   </p><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">&quot;What makes me proud is knowing that Lufthansa Technik Philippines has given thousands of Filipinos the chance to build meaningful careers,&quot; Beck added. &quot;It is not only about maintaining aircraft; it is about creating opportunities that allow individuals and their families to grow and thrive.&quot; </p><div style="line-height:1"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/175696135247120250903080932_Imagesmith-20170823-06249-Edit.jpg" style="width:950px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div style="line-height:1;text-align:center"><em>Photo source: Lufthansa Technik Philippines</em></div><div style="line-height:1"> </div><p style="line-height:1">As it marks its silver anniversary, Lufthansa Technik Philippines looks back on 25 years of keeping aircraft safe in the skies while helping thousands of Filipino families build brighter futures.</p><div style="line-height:1"><br/></div>

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