The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) chief made the remarks in front of Congress as legislators pressed the organization to take the company more seriously and compel it to address its issues.
Democratic lawmakers made public the findings of a devastating internal staff poll that Boeing carried out in May ahead of the hearing. The survey revealed that over half of Boeing employees believed that “schedule pressures” had led to their team lowering standards.
Fewer than two thirds believed they possessed the knowledge, resources, or equipment necessary to perform their jobs well. Boeing acknowledged it needed to conduct more work.
In a statement, Boeing said, “We’ve taken significant steps to promote a safety culture that empowers and encourages all employees to share their voice, but it will require continuous focus.”
“We are continuing to implement our comprehensive plan to strengthen Boeing’s safety management, quality assurance, and safety culture under the supervision of the FAA.”
Ever since a section of a brand-new passenger airliner came off in midair in January, the company’s aircraft safety and quality have come under intense scrutiny.
The event sparked worries that, in spite of assurances given following the tragic collisions of two of its aircraft five years prior, the corporation had not gone far enough in enhancing its production procedures and safety measures.
