Leading the MRO Industry in the Philippines
Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP) stands as the country’s top provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for civil, commercial, and VIP aircraft. Established in 2000 as a joint venture between Hamburg-based Lufthansa Technik AG and MacroAsia Corporation, the Philippines’ largest aviation support service provider, LTP has grown into a key player in the aviation sector.
Now in its 21st year, LTP specializes in base and line management and maintenance for A320 family, A330, A340, A380, and B777 aircraft. Its comprehensive service offerings include tailored maintenance programs, modification, completion and conversion, cabin product innovations, material pooling, engine services, and digital fleet support. With a central maintenance hub in Manila housing 10 hangars, LTP is an integral part of the global Lufthansa Technik network, ensuring world-class standards in safety, reliability, and quality.
Adapting to Challenges and Driving Industry Growth
The COVID-19 pandemic posed significant challenges to the aviation sector, yet LTP remained resilient. Aircraft maintenance remained a necessity for the transportation of vital cargo and the repatriation of Filipinos worldwide. While continuing operations, LTP adapted its business strategies to navigate uncertainties and build organizational agility for the post-pandemic industry landscape.
LTP aspires to become Asia’s leading MRO provider and the employer of choice in the region. Its commitment to workforce excellence has been recognized with its inclusion in the ACES Awards’ Top Workplaces in Asia.
A Workplace Centered on Employee Growth and Well-Being
LTP has consistently maintained its reputation as one of the most desirable employers for aviation and aeronautical graduates. The company offers a holistic employee experience, including competitive compensation and benefits, extensive learning and development programs, international exposure, and a strong support system.
With a workforce of 2,800 employees—predominantly Filipinos—LTP, under the leadership of President and CEO Elmar Lutter, fosters a workplace culture rooted in collaboration, support, and professional growth. Its employee retention efforts have successfully kept workforce attrition at 20%, a testament to the company’s dedication to its people.
To support its employees during challenging times, LTP introduced various initiatives, including a dynamic leave system, meal provisions, health supplements, vaccinations, mental health programs, an internal communication platform, and a side hustle program to encourage entrepreneurial ventures. The company also established an Employees Council to develop employee capabilities and enhance their quality of life.
Investments in employee training remain a priority, particularly as airline fleets shift toward narrow-body aircraft. LTP ensures its mechanics and technical staff receive up-to-date training to adapt to industry changes.
A Strong Human Capital Strategy for the Future
LTP’s Human Capital Strategy is designed to cultivate a work culture that promotes engagement, attracts top talent, and nurtures growth. Built on the company’s core values of agility, business acumen, customer centricity, communication, and collaboration, this strategy underscores LTP’s vision of being the top workplace in the aviation sector.
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Lufthansa Technik Philippines has managed not only to muddle through the prolonged impacts of the pandemic on the aviation industry, but also to rise above as an exceptional role model, showing others just how indispensable its workforce is to the business. - Shanggari Balakrishnan, Chief Executive Officer, MORS Group
