Not What It Used to Be - Engineer Boeing Employee Review

3.0
Jul 15, 2021
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Pros

I came to Boeing quite some time ago and was drawn by The Boeing Company's reputation for engineering excellence. I admired the company and was proud to say that I worked for the preeminent aircraft manufacturer in the world. That stayed with me and continued to underpin my attitude toward the company. However,....see the 'Cons'

Cons

However, in the wake of the 737 Max accidents, I became more aware of the attenuated focus on engineering and a accentuated focus on stock price. In the shakeup that followed the accidents an even more disturbing corporate philosophy emerged--the woke "philosophy" characterized by an over-emphasis on diversity for diversity's sake, e.g. assigning and hiring with an emphasis on 'diversity' over knowledge, skills and abilities, an activist leadership team speaking out about sociopolitical topics that have nothing to do with building and/or operating aerospace products and the rest of the nauseating, activist follow-the-leader, mindless behavior that characterizes the "movement". In general, this company seems to have lost a focus on what William E Boeing would have considered important and what made this company survive for 105 years. Without a course change, The Boeing Company will not see more than a score or so of additional birthdays.

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Pros

Working at Boeing gives you hands-on experience on commercial aircraft, which is highly valued across the aviation and aerospace industries. Exposure to high-quality standards, FAA regulations, and precision manufacturing builds strong technical credibility.

Cons

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2.0
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Pros

Excellent work-life balance compared to many aerospace companies. Good benefits (healthcare, retirement, PTO).

Cons

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