Joshua Dean, a whistleblower at Boeing who raised concerns about manufacturing defects in the 737 Max planes, has sadly passed away after a brief illness. This marks the second Boeing whistleblower to die this year. Dean, 45, previously worked as a quality auditor at Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems. He reported alleged serious misconduct by senior management in the 737 production line at Spirit to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Following fatal crashes involving two 737 Max planes in 2018 and 2019 that claimed the lives of 346 individuals, Dean was terminated by Spirit last year. He filed a complaint with the Department of Labor, claiming his dismissal was in retaliation for highlighting safety issues. Reports indicate that Dean faced health complications, leading to his hospitalization, intubation, and subsequent passing two weeks later.
Dean’s aunt, Carol Dean Parsons, shared the news of his passing on Facebook, expressing deep sorrow over the loss. It’s noted that Dean was represented by the same legal team as another Boeing whistleblower, John “Mitch” Barnett, who tragically passed away earlier this year.
Barnett, who had a long tenure at Boeing, raised concerns about potential safety hazards, including metal slivers near flight control wiring. He alleged that his warnings were disregarded by management. Additionally, another whistleblower, Sam Salehpour, recently testified to Congress about a lack of safety culture at Boeing, stating that employees who raised concerns were mistreated.
In light of these events, US regulators are now investigating Boeing following a mid-air door-panel incident in January. The series of events involving these whistleblowers underscores the importance of safety and transparency within the aviation industry.
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