Where Every Talent Takes Flight: Lufthansa Technik Philippines’ Culture of True Inclusion in Aircraft Maintenance

In a field once seen as male territory, Lufthansa Technik Philippines is proving that diversity fuels innovation. As it celebrates 25 years of excellence, the leading aircraft MRO company is redefining what inclusion looks like in aviation—where talent, not gender, drives success.

Across its hangars, more women are rising as engineers, technicians, and leaders, breaking barriers and inspiring a new generation in the aviation industry. With 260 women in technical roles and 50 in leadership, Lufthansa Technik Philippines continues to show that progress takes flight when opportunity is open to all.

In an industry long seen as a male-dominated, Lufthansa Technik Philippines is turning the tide, demonstrating that a commitment to diversity and inclusion is key to groundbreaking innovation. As a leading provider of aircraft Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) services, the company is redefining its industry by championing a culture where talent, not gender, determines success. As Lufthansa Technik Philippines marks its 25th anniversary, it’s showcasing a workforce that reflects this commitment, with women increasingly taking on leadership and technical roles once considered exclusive to men.

Walk through any of Lufthansa Technik Philippines’ hangars and you'll witness this change in action. Today, 260 women are excelling in technical roles, and another 50 hold leadership positions, from team leaders to senior vice presidents. While women currently make up 11% of the workforce, the number is steadily growing, proving that gender is no barrier to excelling in the demanding world of MRO. This growth isn't just about meeting quotas; it's about creating an environment where a passion for aviation and a commitment to excellence are the only requirements for success.

“Diversity is a source of strength for our company,” said Holger Beck, President and CEO of Lufthansa Technik Philippines. “When people of different backgrounds, skills, and perspectives come together, innovation thrives. That is how we remain competitive in the global MRO industry while creating an environment where every individual can succeed.”

This culture of inclusion is anchored on fairness and opportunity. Training and career progression are open to all employees, with requirements strictly eligibility-based rather than influenced by gender or background. Recruitment programs through campus partnerships and school outreach ensure a steady pipeline of talent from diverse communities across the country.

Some of the company’s most inspiring stories come from women who broke barriers in roles once thought impossible for them. 

Mylene is one of 10 bay managers in Lufthansa Technik Philippines and currently the only female holding that role. Bay managers are responsible for overseeing daily operations and technical activities within an aircraft maintenance bay, and she manages a team of more than 100 engineers and technicians. She started out as an avionics mechanic and has since worked her way up to a technical leadership role in the company.

Meanwhile, Lucila started out as an engineer, before eventually becoming a project manager. She is now a division manager under the company’s base maintenance operations. She is responsible for overseeing large-scale and comprehensive MRO services.

Mylene and Lucila each carved out careers in highly technical, male-dominated areas of aircraft care, proving that there is more than one pathway for women to flourish in technical roles in Lufthansa Technik Philippines and serving as role models for the next generation of female engineers and mechanics. Their success reflects not only their own determination but also a workplace that actively champions inclusion.

“What makes me proud is seeing our women technicians and engineers thrive in roles once considered out of reach,” Beck added. “Their achievements prove that when given equal opportunities, talent knows no gender—only commitment, skill, and passion for excellence.”

As Lufthansa Technik Philippines marks 25 years of operations, its DEI journey is far from over. The company continues to push boundaries, aiming to set a new benchmark for diversity and inclusion in the aviation maintenance industry.