Boeing Improving Training for 737 Max Assembly

SOURCE www.npr.org
Boeing is changing how it trains new recruits at the factory near Seattle where it assembles the 737 Max to improve quality control after a midair incident. The company is adding more hands-on training, a formal mentoring program, and revising training materials.

Key Points

  • Boeing changing how it trains new recruits to improve quality control after a midair incident
  • Company adding more hands-on training and a formal mentoring program
  • Revised training materials to make them more hands-on and detailed

Pros

  • Increased focus on quality control
  • Addition of formal mentoring program
  • Revised training materials for more hands-on learning

Cons

  • Experienced employees leaving during the COVID pandemic