Lufthansa Technik Nearly Doubles Its Tulsa Engine Shop, Plans 100-Plus Jobs by 2030

TULSA, OK — Lufthansa Technik is nearly doubling the size of its engine shop at Tulsa International Airport, growing from 28 work bays to 46 and planning a dedicated module shop on top of it. The company says the expansion should create more than 100 new jobs in Tulsa by 2030, most of them in the hands-on aviation maintenance work this city has done for generations.

A German aerospace company is betting on Tulsa mechanics. If you hold an FAA powerplant certificate, or want one, this is a name to watch.

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📍 At a Glance

Business	Lufthansa Technik Engine Services (LTES), a U.S. subsidiary of Germany's Lufthansa Technik
Announced	Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Location	Tulsa International Airport (the former BizJet International site)
Size	Engine work bays grow from 28 to 46; a dedicated module shop is planned
Current staff	About 200 at the engine services unit
Industry	Aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul
New jobs	More than 100 expected by 2030

What Lufthansa Technik Is Building at the Airport

The company announced the expansion on October 21. Engine service capacity in Tulsa will come close to doubling. The shop works on some of the most common engines flying today: the V2500, the CFM56-5B and -7B, the Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8 and 611-8C, and the newer geared turbofan, or GTF.

Tulsa is also becoming the hub for the company's Mobile Engine Services network, crews that do quick-turn engine repairs so airlines avoid a full shop visit.

According to the Tulsa Regional Chamber, Lufthansa Technik has put $50 million into its Tulsa facilities and training over the past three years.

💼 The Jobs This Expansion Points To

Lufthansa Technik has not released a breakdown by role, a hiring timeline or a hiring event. The 100-plus figure runs through 2030, so expect hiring to come in waves rather than all at once. Get your resume ready now and watch for postings.

Engine shops run on powerplant mechanics, inspectors, test cell and NDT technicians, parts staff and engineers. A recent Lufthansa Technik Engine Services posting for an Engine Technician in Tulsa asked for:

A high school diploma or GED
At least two years of experience as an engine technician
An FAA powerplant certificate
Willingness to work shifts and travel, which matters for mobile engine crews
The ability to lift up to 70 pounds and work outdoors in noise and weather

That posting promised "competitive wages" without a number, plus flight privileges, a 401(k), health insurance and 15 to 20 vacation days.

✅ No Certificate Yet? There Is a Way In

The powerplant technician shortage is the reason Lufthansa Technik started a dual-training program in early 2025, modeled on Germany's apprenticeship system. It runs about 18 months and pairs hands-on shop work with classroom instruction. Graduates can test for the FAA powerplant certificate. So far 24 employees have enrolled and 10 have earned their certificates.

The company has not said how outside applicants get in. Coming from diesel, industrial maintenance or military aviation? Ask when you apply. Tulsa's FAA-approved aviation maintenance schools are the other route to the same certificate.

🔎 Where to Aim Your Aviation Job Search

Tulsa's aircraft mechanic workforce numbers in the thousands, and Lufthansa Technik is one of several airport employers competing for it. Search the whole field so you are ready when the new bays open up.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many jobs is Lufthansa Technik adding in Tulsa?

The company expects the engine shop expansion to create more than 100 new jobs by 2030. It has not given a yearly schedule or a breakdown by role.

Is Lufthansa Technik holding a hiring event?

Not that it has announced. Watch for postings and keep your resume current. We will cover a hiring event if one is scheduled.

Do I need an FAA certificate to work there?

For engine technician roles, the recent posting required an FAA powerplant certificate and two years of experience. The company's 18-month dual-training program prepares employees to test for that certificate.

What does the job pay?

Lufthansa Technik does not publish wages for these roles. Pay depends on certification, experience and shift, so ask during hiring.

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