@captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works
Post #1571858
2026-04-16 05:39 UTC
White collar engineers? Paying attention to blue collar techs? That’s the plot of the next Andy Weir novel, isn’t it? A hilariously naive notion of people working together to solve problems? Sounds like his work.
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@Techranger@infosec.pub 2026-04-17 08:28
Boeing actually did this when they designed the 777. They were the first manufacturer to hire a Chief Mechanic to participate in the design process. His name is Jack Hessburg. In his role as chief mechanic at Boeing, Hessburg led a group of more than 100 mechanics in designing features into the 777 that have made it one of the most mechanic-friendly airplanes in the world. …mediaroom.com/1999-04-27-Boeing-Chief-Mechanic-E…