"During my time there I didn't see anything that caused me any concern, anything that would make me contact the FAA," he said. The 737 Max is not the first Boeing plane to be grounded due to safety concerns. The 787 Dreamliner was grounded for three months in 2013. The company's ability to identify and solve problems is one reason many believe Boeing will come through this latest controversy. "My long-term view of Boeing is that it is a very excellent and safe company," said Guzzetti. "There is just too much heritage and legacy and need for aviation for Boeing just to go away." — CNBC's Meghan Reeder contributed to this report.