Suicide mission // Boeing story
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Here is a summary of the key points from the article:
- The article discusses the experiences of John Barnett, known as “Swampy”, who worked as a quality manager at Boeing for over 26 years.
- Barnett faced harassment and retaliation from management for raising concerns about manufacturing defects and safety violations, particularly at Boeing’s plant in Charleston, South Carolina that produced the 787 Dreamliner.
- Under CEO Jim McNerney, Boeing prioritized cost-cutting over quality and safety, outsourcing work, laying off experienced staff, and intimidating whistleblowers like Barnett who documented issues.
- After the 737 MAX crashes, the FAA scrutinized Boeing more closely and found widespread problems with the 787 that validated whistleblower complaints. However, Boeing had by then lost too much experience and knowledge.
- The article alleges a potential coverup around Barnett’s recent death right before a deposition in his whistleblower case against Boeing, which some suspect may have been foul play rather than suicide.
- It portrays Boeing as having sacrificed its manufacturing expertise and put planes at risk through prioritizing profits and punishing employees like Barnett who insisted on quality control.
