NEW 3/12/23 REPORT FROM ED PIERSON
Removal of Quality Control Inspections Adds Risk to Boeing Airplanes
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NEW LIONESS ARTICLE FROM ED PIERSON
"The Boeing 737 MAX is still flying worldwide—despite mounting evidence that the aircraft is unsafe."
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NEW 3/12/23 REPORT FROM ED PIERSON
"Removal of Quality Control Inspections Adds Risk to Boeing Airplanes"
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ED PIERSON
Former Boeing 737 Program Senior Manager
Director, Foundation for Aviation Safety

Ed Pierson, a former senior manager at Boeing’s 737 Factory in Renton, Washington, raised concerns to his supervisors about the dangerously unstable production environment and risks to the safety of airplanes. The factory was plagued with overworked employees, chronic part shortages, quality issues, and unrelenting schedule pressure to deliver MAX airplanes. Ed recommended Boeing leadership shutdown production operations before both crashes, but sadly he was ignored. After the crashes he implored the leaders of the NTSB, FAA, and DOT to conduct a thorough investigation of the factory and to involve international accident investigators, but was ignored again. He shared his story with the U.S. Congress. In turn, Congress directed the FAA to conduct a proper investigation. Instead the FAA focused on helping Boeing recertify the airplane. In response, Ed conducted his own investigation and linked factory conditions to both crashes. He is determined to shine a light on the truth to help avoid future tragedies.

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"DO THE RIGHT THING."

This is a simple sounding expectation. I have heard this expectation throughout my entire life. I heard it first from my parents, then my teachers, and my coaches. I heard it at the Naval Academy and I heard it from shipmates and fellow service members.

Of course, the application of this concept is far from easy and differs considerably from one person to another. I have tried in my personal and professional life, although I have not always been successful, to do the right thing. I never set out to be a “whistleblower" but I knew that I couldn’t live with myself if I didn't speak up. I was just trying to do my job — and do the right thing.

CURRENT NEWS

Read Ed's 1/20/21 Report and 5/10/21 Addendum

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