Aircraft Quality Inspector: Flight Safety & Compliance

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health program

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Quality Inspector based in George, Western Cape, to ensure maintenance and repairs meet regulatory and company quality standards.

You will inspect aircraft and components, review records, and certify airworthiness before release. The role requires attention to detail, robust knowledge of AS9100 and SACAA guidelines, plus experience with non-conformance reporting and audits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in aircraft quality control or inspection.
• Valid Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license (SA-CAA) or equivalent.
• Familiarity with airworthiness directives and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections of aircraft and maintenance work for compliance.
• Review records and technical docs to verify accuracy and completeness.
• Identify non-conformities and report deviations from standards.
• Certify readiness of aircraft for service after quality checks.
• Conduct audits of processes, workshops, and tool calibration.
• Liaise with SACAA and regulators during audits and inspections.

Skills

Aircraft inspection

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Non-conformance reporting

Technical drawing interpretation

Education

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license (SA-CAA)

Tools

AS9100 knowledge

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Quality Inspector based in George, Western Cape, to ensure maintenance and repairs meet regulatory and company quality standards.

You will inspect aircraft and components, review records, and certify airworthiness before release. The role requires attention to detail, robust knowledge of AS9100 and SACAA guidelines, plus experience with non-conformance reporting and audits.