Lufthansa Group “TAKE-OFF” Program Management Trainee

Hybrid Model (remotely & on-site)

Location
Chicago (IL)

Miami (FL)

Tulsa (OK)

Uniondale (NY)

Atlanta (GA)
Employment level
Trainee
Function
25
Working time
Full-time
Salary
$65,000 USD p.a + $5,000 USD "Starter Package"
Publishing date
03-03-2026
Application deadline
03-31-2026

Launch your aviation career with Lufthansa’s TAKE OFF Trainee Program.

Step into a global, innovative environment where your ideas matter and your growth accelerates. Rotate across Business Units, tackle real projects, and learn from top experts. Begin with immersive onboarding in New York and Germany.

Build skills, make an impact, and shape your future. Apply now and TAKE OFF!

Launch your aviation career with Lufthansa’s TAKE OFF Trainee Program.

Build skills, make an impact, and shape your future. Apply now and TAKE OFF!

Tasks

Our TAKE-OFF trainee program will introduce the participants to the LH Group and its culture, provide an environment for personal growth and provide the mentoring that is required to becoming a valuable part of Lufthansa America.

In this role your main tasks include, among others:

Design, develop, and implement projects according to departmental objectives and business priorities
Contribute to strategic concept development to drive innovation and strengthen the LHG’s competitive position in the industry
Analyze data and business processes, provide feedback for improvement, and recommend change management actions to support effective solutions
Build a strong understanding of operations by collaborating with leadership, department heads, and cross functional teams, and job shadowing
Drive innovation by proposing digital and forward thinking solutions that enhance the Lufthansa Group’s market position
Complete all assigned activities and training modules throughout the program

* Perform all other duties assigned or delegated by supervisors

Behind the scenes

Lufthansa Trainee Program in Americas will take off on August 3rd, 2026

Selected trainees from all over the U.S. will embark on a 16-month journey where one will experience various aspects of our business through impactful and hands on project assignments.The program includes an international visit to the headquarters in Germany!

Lufthansa Airlines

The largest carrier in Europe, recognized for its commitment to sustainability. It operates flights to over 200 destinations while implementing measures to reduce its environmental impact. This includes investments in fuel-efficient aircraft carbon offset programs & efforts to optimize flight routes

What's up now? - Lufthansa Cargo

Lufthansa Cargo provides air freight services, recognized for its quality and reliability in the air cargo transportation world. It operates a modern fleet including the state-of-art Boeing 777 aircrafts covering a global network of over 300 destinations

Lufthansa Technik

A global leader in Aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for airlines and aircraft operators worldwide. They offer a range of services including component and engine maintenance, interior & exterior modifications, technical support for airlines and aircraft operators

Lufthansa Group Business Services

We provide various back-office support services to LHG and its subsidiaries. Services include finance & accounting, procurement, HR, IT and administrative support. The goal of LGBS is to increase efficiency, reduce costs for the group by centralizing and streamlining various business processes

Benefits

Company bonus (if applicable)

Flight privileges

15-20 Vacation Days

401k plan

Commuter Benefits

Education

Employee Assistance Program

Family Policy

Flex Holidays

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Long Disability

Short Disability

up to 60 Sick Days

Company bonus (if applicable), Flight privileges, 15-20 Vacation Days, 401k plan, Commuter Benefits, Education, Employee Assistance Program, Family Policy, Flex Holidays, Healthcare, Life Insurance, Long Disability, Short Disability, up to 60 Sick Days

Requirements

To thrive in this role, we value a combination of the following requirements:

Graduated within the last 3 years from Bachelor’s degree or Master's degree in the fields of Business, Economics, Engineering, Social Sciences, Political Science, Psychology, Aeronautics, or comparable
Experience in Aeronautics Industry & Processes desirable
Fluency in English
MS Office proficiency
Eligible to work permanently in the U.S. (as a U.S. Citizen or Resident). Note that Student Visas do not meet this requirement
Independent and proactive approach
Innovative and open to change
Communication skills
Willingness to travel

Program locations

Lufthansa Group Airlines, Lufthansa Group Business Services and Lufthansa Technik - Uniondale, NY
Lufthansa Cargo - ATL or ORD
Lufthansa Technik - MIA and TUL

* CV/Resume and Cover Letter required

* Visa Sponsorship assistance NOT provided

Company

About Deutsche Lufthansa AG

The Lufthansa Group is an aviation group with operations worldwide. It plays a leading role in its European home market. With approx. 100,000 employees, the Lufthansa Group generated revenue of EUR 37,581m in the financial year 2023. Deutsche Lufthansa AG is organized into the business segments Network Airlines, Point-to-Point Airlines, the Aviation Services segment with the business segments Logistics, MRO and the other companies and Group functions.

www.lufthansa.com