Parts supplied to Boeing had 'serious defects' - whistleblower
Posted: May 09, 2024
- Former quality inspector at Spirit AeroSystems, Santiago Paredes, alleges Boeing parts often had serious defects - Paredes found up to 200 defects on fuselages being shipped to Boeing - Spirit AeroSystems strongly denies the allegations - Incidents prompted a US regulator audit into production practices at Spirit and Boeing - Allegations are part of legal action by disgruntled shareholders against Spirit - Boeing is providing financial support to Spirit and may buy back the company - Efforts have reduced the number of defects leaving the Wichita factory by 80% - Paredes faced retaliation and demotion when he raised concerns - He filed an ethics complaint and received back-pay after partially upholding his complaint - Paredes is reluctant to fly on a 737 Max due to concerns about defects originated in the Wichita factory.
Summarized top reddit comments: - Whistleblower needs to protect themselves - Suggests whistleblower will not have much time left - Speculation about potential harm to whistleblower - Reference to potential harm as a result of whistleblowing - Comment on poor quality culture at Boeing
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