Originally Posted by
esscee
Heard that before regarding assembly line at Charleston. Even as far as some people working there would not fly on any particular aircraft assembled there. Seems strange statement to make, however if they are have the proof of that then everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
Supervisors there were told that they could not reject substandard parts from subcontractors and would therefore have to ‘make them fit’ which in most cases meant re-drilling misaligned holes or bashing parts with a hammer.
So yes, if I worked there, I would think twice about anyone I cared about flying on any aircraft assembled there.