The FAA provided misleading statements to Congress about the training its inspectors received, including those that likely oversaw certification of the 737 Max, according to the findings of an Office of Special Counsel investigation released on Monday.
The investigators found that several FAA aviation safety inspectors were not properly trained to"certify pilots or to assess pilot training on procedures and maneuvers" after a whistleblower raised concerns. This group of ASIs likely included people that certified the 737 Max.The finding by the special counsel, who was appointed by President Donald Trump, is a blow to the FAA, which is trying to convince other aviation regulators worldwide it is qualified to re-certify the 737 Max.
While FAA's own internal investigation found that safety inspectors likely involved in the 737 Max certification were underqualified, the agency's statements to Congress asserted that safety inspectors who dealt with the 737 Max had their"own specific training requirements.
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