Lufthansa Technik bets big on Clark, eyes 1,200 Filipino jobs
Lufthansa Technik Philippines (LTP) is expanding its footprint in the country with a new aircraft maintenance facility at Clark International Airport that is expected to create around 1,200 highly skilled jobs and strengthen the Philippines’ capacity to service wide-body aircraft.
The company broke ground on the facility on Thursday, August 6, with operations targeted to begin in 2028. The Clark site will have up to nine bays for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of large aircraft, positioning the facility as a major addition to the country’s growing aviation industry.
Transportation Secretary Banoy Lopez said the expansion would open opportunities for Filipino engineers, technicians and other aviation professionals while allowing more sophisticated aircraft maintenance work to be performed locally.
“Its clearest benefit to Filipinos will be opportunities it creates. Around 1,200 highly skilled jobs are expected to open over the coming years, giving Filipino engineers, technicians, and other aviation professionals the chance to receive specialized training and build lasting careers here at home,” Lopez said in a message delivered by DOTr Undersecretary for Aviation and Airports Jim Sydiongco.
“The facility will also expand our capacity to maintain and service wide-body aircraft here in the Philippines. In doing so, it will strengthen Clark’s role as an aviation and airspace hub for the country,” he added.
The project comes as the Marcos administration seeks to modernize aviation infrastructure and position the Philippines as a global transport hub.
Lufthansa Technik Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO Soeren Stark credited the company’s continued expansion in the Philippines partly to the country’s business environment and government support.
“The growth and success of the company are never given, they require not only hard work and dedication but also business friendly environment and strong support from the government. We’ve been fortunate to experience both here in the Philippines for more than 25 years,” Stark said.
Lufthansa Technik Philippines President and CEO Holger Beck said the Clark facility will cover approximately 157,000 square meters and become an important part of the company’s Asia-Pacific operations.
“The site will cover approximately 157,000 square meters, creating the foundation for one of the most advanced aircraft maintenance facilities. With these investments, Clark will become a key part of Lufthansa Technik’s global network and an important center for aviation excellence in Asia-Pacific,” Beck said.
The groundbreaking was also attended by German Ambassador to the Philippines Andreas Michael Pfaffernoschke, Bases Conversion and Development Authority President and CEO Joshua Bingcang, LIPAD Chairperson Josephine Gotianun-Yap, MacroAsia Corporation President and COO Eduardo Luis Luy, and Lucio Tan Group President and COO Lucio Tan III.
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