The Boeing Company plans to layoff 4,000 to 4,500 workers at Boeing Commercial Aviation (or BCA), a major employer in the state of Washington (specifically in the Seattle area), who currently employs 68,000 workers in the area. BCA head Scott Carson sent out an email to BCA employees, saying “Many of the job reductions will be in overhead functions and other areas not directly associated with airplane production.”
The key goals for BCA this year, highlighted in the email, are: ”Successfully executing our development programs (including certifying the 777 Freighter, flight testing the 787 Dreamliner, beginning final assembly of the 747-8 and continuing production of the P8-A), Delivering on our strong backlog by meeting our commitments to our customers, Continuously improving quality and productivity, Continuing the high level of customer support provided by Commercial Aviation Services.” I think Mr. Carson set the goals correctly – they just need to get back on track like Airbus did with the A380, and meet deadlines. My hope for Boeing, this year, is to see everything on-track with the newly revised schedule.
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February 19, 2009 at 12:04 AM
[...] is great news for Boeing. It brings me back to Boeing’s goals / agenda for 2009: The key goals for BCA this year, highlighted in the email, are: ”Successfully [...]