Barnett, who worked for Boeing for 32 years, had alleged safety concerns he raised with managers about cutting corners were ignored.
A former Boeing employee who raised concerns over the company's production standards has been found dead.John Barnett, 62, retired from Boeing after working with the aircraft firm for several decades. He died on March 9, as per the Charleston County Coroner, based in South Carolina.ContextBarnett worked for Boeing for 32 years until his retirement in 2017 having worked at the Boeing factory in South Carolina as a quality manager.
'I haven't seen a plane out of Charleston yet that I'd put my name on saying it's safe and airworthy,' Barnett told The New York Times in 2019. He had accused Boeing of denigrating his character and hampering his career, claims which Boeing have denied.Views'We are saddened by Mr. Barnett's passing, and our thoughts are with his family and friends,' Boeing told Newsweek.
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