Responsibility in Society and Science

Social engagement

MTU’s commitment extends beyond the confines of its sites, reaching into the communities that surround them. MTU supports local and regional clubs, organizations and institutions as a patron, sponsor and networker. ´

For instance, MTU cooperates with a number of schools in the neighborhood of its German sites, providing students with assignment topics and work experience. The aim is to help young people choose a career and spark their interest in technology at an early age.

With the ”Social Step“ program, the company aims to train its executives and raise their social awareness. This serves both social and business interests. It gives managers an opportunity to immerse themselves in a world far removed from their everyday working environment, thus enabling them to broaden their horizons. Executives spend two weeks working with social organizations, such as railway missions, hospices or emergency services for drug addicts. Their interaction with the disenfranchised helps MTU employees learn more about their society and themselves. And the organizations benefit from the MTU managers’ volunteer work. In the end, the experience is beneficial for all those involved.

Cooperating with science and research

MTU is also strongly committed to science and research. It actively supports university and research institute networks that have the same technological focus. In addition, engine displays are made available to universities, and MTU experts hold lecture series and supervise project work, theses and dissertations. Students receive expert support with their assignments and theses, and outstanding performance is rewarded: Each year, the company presents the Heilmann Prize to a young scientist who has excelled in the area of engine technology.

The most recent MTU initiative in the realm of science and research is Bauhaus Luftfahrt, a non-profit association founded in 2005 as a joint initiative by MTU, the Free State of Bavaria, EADS and Liebherr-Aerospace. The think tank aims to develop new concepts for the future of aviation. By applying an interdisciplinary approach, Bauhaus Luftfahrt aims to intensify cooperation between research and industry.