my prediction for the 737 Max panned out, here's what's happens next; August Halting production for at least 60 days. Ungrade software and hardware, finally convinced the public and governments , We can trust again. Justice Department and FBI will... —  read more 

From the all hands meetings that happen today and tomorrow it looks like they are gong to try to fire people over little things. PPE, automatic write up if you don't have it all on. So don't keep safety shoes in your locker, and probably keep some... —  read more 

Thoughts?

In fact, most of the board was constructed from senior board members of Douglas.. This is where the culture of Boeing changed. Build airplanes and design them with cheaper outsourcing. Stonecipher believed in this philosophy and Boeing continued this... —  read more 

Place your bets! I say they announce a shutdown of the production line by August 15th, to last approx 90 days.

Ideas,thoughts, feelings about thursdays All Hands meeting. Is our doom nigh ?

https://mattstoller.substack.com/p/the-coming-boeing-bailout

It cost Boeing Millions to build each 737 MAX. They don't get paid until they make delivery to the customer. They can't sustain the current production rate or employment levels for much longer. Rumor has it that there will be an announcement of a... —  read more 

The issues for Boeing and the various aircraft they have recently designed and manufactured are "endless" not to mention the 300+ people that have lost their lives because of it. How does Muilenburg and the rest of his cronies keep their jobs?... —  read more 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-06-28/boeing-s-737-max-software-outsourced-to-9-an-hour-engineers Says it all. Big Tech —  read more 

A new flaw has been discovered in the computer system for the Boeing 737 Max that could push the plane downward, according to two sources familiar with the testing, an issue that is expected to further delay the aircraft's return to service... —  read more 

Any updates on Winnipeg

Finally, some good news. I was thinking how many layoffs we'll be looking at after the Airbus news yesterday, but we seem to be in luck after all with the new 737 Max contract. Hopefully, things are starting to look up... —  read more 

Is the 15% cut in Management ranks? If not, it should be, including HR types, but 15% is way to low, make it 40%, that's a good start. Boeing is top heavy with to many Managers with not a lot to do. As for Boeing HR, why is there five levels of... —  read more 

We have heard from a1st line manager in the area that there will be a 15% in employee reduction and that we will take a sharp decrease in production rate. I am a worker on the floor and I see it, we constantly have down days where we just sit and do... —  read more 

WARN per the state filing: Notice Received on: Jan 29, 2019 Company: Boeing Company County: Harris WDA: Gulf Coast WDA Number of employees laid off: 6 Layoff date (end): Mar 22, 2019 Layoff date (start): Jan 29, 2019 City: Houston —  read more 

I'm getting really nervous with no layoff news forthcoming at all. I'd like to think that means we are in the clear, but I know better. This is Boeing we're talking about, after all. if anybody knows what we're looking at in the next weeks or months... —  read more 

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2019-05-09/former-boeing-engineers-say-relentless-cost-cutting-sacrificed-safety?srnd=premium Firing those who blow the whistle on quality/engineering issues to management? OUCH The reality is, most of... —  read more 

Easy decision. Over 300 people died. He needs to go. Just like in the Navy when there is a collision at sea. Career over.

with all that going on - does that seem plausible

Have there been any more layoffs at Boeing today? Do we know if any more sites will be hit today or sometime next week? Should I be worried if our plant is not manufacturing anything for the 737? Also, do we know how many total people were laid off... —  read more 

Boeing started laying off staff today due to the 737 Max debacle. A friend of mine was laid off in Atlanta and said that multiple others were also dismissed.

How much outsourcing going on and could it be less talented folks in the company causing all this serious safety issues lately one after another?

people lost there life over this my sister only 3 years old died over this my mom and dad who worked for boeing that left ohio for a better life paid the price lost everything they had and my sister. never got over this shame on this. now all 3 are... —  read more 

If this really happens, it will be devastating for Ridley Park. the Army says it is canceling its commitment to upgrade hundreds of Chinook 47 helicopters, threatening layoffs for many of the 4,600 mechanics and other staff at Boeing’s Ridley Park... —  read more 

Great job and excellent engineering Boeing. Let's review. 737 max engines are heavier which changed the aerodynamics. That gave it a nose up attitude on takeoff. Awesome change. Who wouldn't want a plane that drives nose up on takeoff under full... —  read more 

Of course Boeing will do anything to eliminate costs in airplane production! Boeing is more and more focused everyday on eliminating anything that can make profits increase. Eliminate job tasks employees do in their everyday jobs, eliminate quality... —  read more 

Who else is worried that the second 737 crash will result in more layoffs at Boeing? I don't remember the last time I was this nervous, waiting to see what was going to happen.

We were told today that 400 QA jobs will be affected next year (2019) and another 400 the year after that due to a “QA Transformation Plan”. They plan to remove QA inspections, and put it all on the mechanics. Not real sure how the FAA bought into... —  read more 

Things will be better

Have you heard anything about potential Boeing Layoffs in 2019?

I read somewhere Boeing's suppliers were delaying deliveries and that the line would slow down. Are there layoffs associated with that? I'd be stupid because you won't get those people back when it picks back up again. Asking for a friend. —  read more 

It's been quiet here lately. Either y'all have been laid off or Boeing is not such a bad place to work after all.

Boeing (BAC) Everett announced layoffs coming via internal memo to managers. The memo stated they will be laying off contractors until November. This is the typical, cyclic layoff period around the holidays regardless of how late one came in to the... —  read more 

The tale of two factories: https://psmag.com/economics/a-tale-of-two-boeing-factories —  read more 

Would it not have been nice if Boeing would of paid the taxes on our AMPS since they did get such a huge tax cut. Keep some of the money in house instead of rubbing it on our faces and and even trying to let us decide where they should spend it... —  read more 

If Boeing has a major problem today, it's favoritism. Promotions at the factory are still based on who you are friends with, which translates into a very long wait just to be able to get a step ahead. It doesn’t matter if you are a hard worker or how... —  read more