QA Expert Daryl Guberman Exposes 22 Years of Boeing's On-Site Audit Relinquishment and FAA Delegation Scandal

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. - Dec. 6, 2024 - PRLog -- Renowned quality assurance expert Daryl Guberman has come forward with damning revelations about Boeing's decades-long departure from rigorous on-site supplier audits and the dangerous implications of the FAA's 2009 decision to grant Boeing agency authority. Despite media interviews, these critical findings remain censored by mainstream outlets. Guberman's warnings highlight systemic lapses in quality assurance practices that jeopardize aviation safety and expose unchecked regulatory loopholes.

The Turning Point: NADCAP and Supplier Bulletin

In April 2002, Boeing implemented NADCAP (National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program), a policy that effectively waived on-site inspections for suppliers. This was followed by the Supplier Bulletin in July 2002, which required AS9100 certification that must be ANSI-ANAB accredited (American National Standards Institute- American National Accreditation Board) introduced measures also mandating participation in databases like OASIS (Online Aerospace Supplier Information System) run by the IAQG (International Aerospace Quality Group) and imposed penalties, including the withdrawal of certifications, for noncompliance. These shifts marked the beginning of a systemic push toward cost-saving measures over safety and quality.

"Boeing relinquished its responsibility to conduct on-site audits, prioritizing profit over the integrity of their aircraft," damaging their total quality management system "TQMS". Guberman explained. "This decision allowed suppliers to self-certify, introducing vulnerabilities into the manufacturing process that compromise safety."

FAA Delegates Authority to Boeing in 2009

The situation escalated in 2009, when the FAA granted Boeing authority to self-certify its own aircraft. With Boeing employees serving as FAA-designated inspectors, the company gained control over defect reporting, bypassing external FAA oversight. Guberman underscores that this effectively positioned Boeing's CEO—past and present—as an FAA administrator since all designated inspectors ultimately reported to Boeing management before the FAA.

"This consolidation of power removed critical layers of accountability," said Guberman. "Boeing could have hidden quality escapes that would have normally been picked up by FAA inspectors. but also shielded itself from external scrutiny, creating a system ripe for abuse."

Standing Up at Capitol Hill

On April 17, 2024, Guberman made a bold stand by attending the DHS Subcommittee Whistleblower Meeting on Capitol Hill. While news media outlets interviewed him, they refused to air his critical points about Boeing relinquishing on-site audits for 22 years or the FAA's delegation of regulatory authority ODA –(Organization Designation Authorization). This continued media blackout leaves the public uninformed about issues that directly impact aviation safety. https://www.newstribune.com/photos/2024/apr/18/3749044/

Media Silence and Rising CEO Pay

Guberman's research also highlights an alarming trend: as Boeing reduced oversight responsibilities, CEO compensation soared. Executive bonuses climbed steadily in the years following NADCAP's & Supplier Bulletin implementation and the FAA delegation. This raises serious concerns about the prioritization of profits over safety in the aerospace industry.

Call to Action

Guberman is urging Congress, regulatory agencies, and the public to demand transparency and accountability. He calls for the reinstatement of on-site audits and independent oversight to restore trust in the aviation industry.

In his closing remarks, Guberman stated:

"If the FAA had not relinquished its regulatory authority to Boeing in 2009, the chances are high that Boeing would not find itself in this current predicament. The FAA's oversight would have ensured that proper quality controls were maintained, and the safety of the flying public would never have been compromised. It's time to put safety back in the hands of impartial regulators and take it out of the hands of corporate executives."

The 2 references below have all corroborating Information:

40+ Year Quality Expert Daryl Guberman Exposes Boeing's 22-Year Supplier Auditing Loophole https://www.prlog.org/13050176-40-year-quality-expert-daryl-guberman-exposes-boeings-22-year-supplier-auditing-loophole.html

QA Expert Daryl Guberman ALERTS "CEO's Major Airlines" About BOEING Being FAA Regulator 2009-Present https://www.techmagazines.net/qa-expert-daryl-guberman-alerts-ceos-major-airlines-about-boeing-being-faa-regulator-2009-present/