More voluntary layoffs planned by Boeing

Boeing plans to institute a second round of voluntary layoffs in the company’s commercial aircraft division, services unit, and corporate operations, according to a memo reportedly sent to employees late Monday from CEO David Calhoun. The action will extend job cuts at the company beyond the 10% target cited by Calhoun in April. As of July, the company identified 19,000 positions as redundant.

“While we have seen signs of recovery from the pandemic, our industry and our customers continue to face significant challenges,” said Boeing in a written statement. “We have taken proactive steps to adjust to the market realities and position our company for the recovery. As we continue to assess our workforce and in response to employee feedback, we will be offering a second voluntary layoff opportunity for employees to depart the company voluntarily with a pay and benefits package.”

So far the company has shed 6,000 jobs from various sites as part of a cost-cutting plan established in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting collapse in commercial aircraft demand worldwide.