Lufthansa Group “TAKE-OFF” Program Management Trainee Hybrid Model (remotely & on-site)

March 5, 2026

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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! 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: <ul><li>Design, develop, and implement projects according to departmental objectives and business priorities</li><li>Contribute to strategic concept development to drive innovation and strengthen the LHG’s competitive position in the industry</li><li>Analyze data and business processes, provide feedback for improvement, and recommend change management actions to support effective solutions</li><li>Build a strong understanding of operations by collaborating with leadership, department heads, and cross functional teams, and job shadowing</li><li>Drive innovation by proposing digital and forward thinking solutions that enhance the Lufthansa Group’s market position</li><li>Complete all assigned activities and training modules throughout the program</li><li> Perform all other duties assigned or delegated by supervisors </li></ul>Benefits <ul><li>Healthcare</li><li>Education</li><li>Life Insurance</li><li>Company bonus (if applicable)</li><li>up to 60 Sick Days</li><li>15-20 Vacation Days</li><li>Family Policy</li><li>Long Disability</li><li>401k plan</li><li>Flight privileges</li><li>Short Disability</li><li>Commuter Benefits</li><li>Employee Assistance Program</li><li>Flex Holidays </li></ul>Requirements To thrive in this role, we value a combination of the following requirements: <ul><li>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</li><li>Experience in Aeronautics Industry & Processes desirable</li><li>Fluency in English</li><li>MS Office proficiency </li><li>Eligible to work permanently in the U.S. (as a U.S. Citizen or Resident). Note that Student Visas do not meet this requirement</li><li>Independent and proactive approach</li><li>Innovative and open to change</li><li>Communication skills</li><li>Willingness to travel </li></ul>Program locations <ul><li>Lufthansa Group Airlines, Lufthansa Group Business Services and Lufthansa Technik - Uniondale, NY</li><li>Lufthansa Cargo - ATL or ORD</li><li>Lufthansa Technik - MIA and TUL</li><li> CV/Resume and Cover Letter required</li><li> Visa Sponsorship assistance NOT provided </li></ul>

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