Aerospace Quality Inspector (On-site) UK Clearance

Airbus; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Airbus Atlas Support Centre UK at RAF Brize Norton is seeking a Quality Inspector for a 12-month, on-site role. You will perform receipt and evaluation inspections, ensure adherence to quality procedures and airworthiness standards, and maintain traceability across materials and components.

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will support NCRs, non-conformances, and collaboration with Safety & Compliance teams to sustain Part 145 operations and aerospace quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Aerospace knowledge and experience relevant to quality inspection activities.
• Experience inspecting complex components, assemblies or finished products.
• Understanding of quality procedures, inspection plans and quality management system requirements.
• Knowledge of airworthiness standards and Part 145 environments.
• Ability to maintain accurate traceability and inspection records.
• Experience identifying, documenting and supporting the resolution of non-conformances.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to inspection.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to obtain the required UK Security Clearance.
• Sole British nationality to meet the security requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Conduct receipt and evaluation inspections of complex aerospace components and assemblies against pre-set inspection plans.
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality procedures, airworthiness control plans and quality management system requirements.
• Inspect finished products to verify conformity with established quality standards and customer requirements.
• Support compliance with MAA, FAA and EASA Part 145 specifications.
• Maintain accurate material batch and manufacturer traceability information.
• Raise Discrepancy Reports and support the resolution of customer complaints and supplier quality issues.
• Document and record non-conformances affecting business operations.
• Represent the Quality Management Department during internal meetings, working committees and modification programmes.
• Collaborate with logistics, Safety & Compliance and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul teams.

Skills

Aerospace quality inspection

Inspection of complex components

Quality procedures & QMS

Airworthiness standards

Traceability

Non-conformance resolution

Attention to detail

Communication

Security clearance

British nationality

Job description

Airbus Atlas Support Centre UK at RAF Brize Norton is seeking a Quality Inspector for a 12-month, on-site role. You will perform receipt and evaluation inspections, ensure adherence to quality procedures and airworthiness standards, and maintain traceability across materials and components.

Reporting to the Logistics Manager, you will support NCRs, non-conformances, and collaboration with Safety & Compliance teams to sustain Part 145 operations and aerospace quality requirements.