Aircraft Quality Assurance Inspector

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Aviation safety

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng is seeking an experienced Aircraft Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure maintenance and repair work meets aviation standards and safety requirements.

You will inspect completed tasks, verify documentation, and identify deviations, ensuring airworthiness. A Trade Certificate or equivalent in Aircraft Maintenance with 5+ years in QA/inspection is required, along with strong regulatory knowledge.

Qualifications

• Trade Certificate or equivalent qualification in Aircraft Maintenance or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance with QA/inspection background.
• Strong knowledge of aviation regulations and airworthiness standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive inspections of aircraft maintenance and repair work, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and airworthiness directives.
• Review and verify all maintenance documentation, work orders, and compliance records for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify non-conformities, deviations, and potential safety hazards, initiating corrective action reports and follow-up.
• Perform audits of maintenance processes, tools, equipment, and facilities to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant SACAA regulations and international aviation quality standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Reading and interpreting aircraft

Education

Trade Certificate or equivalent qualification in Aircraft Maintenance

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Aircraft Quality Assurance Inspector to join their team in Benoni, Gauteng . This vital role ensures that all aircraft maintenance and repair activities comply with stringent aviation standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies. You will conduct thorough inspections of completed work, review documentation, and identify any deviations from standards, ensuring the highest levels of safety and airworthiness. The ideal candidate possesses a sharp eye for detail, a deep understanding of aviation regulations, and a commitment to upholding the integrity of the maintenance process. This position is critical for maintaining the operational safety and reliability of the fleet at the Benoni facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive inspections of aircraft maintenance and repair work, ensuring adherence to technical specifications and airworthiness directives.
• Review and verify all maintenance documentation, work orders, and compliance records for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify non-conformities, deviations, and potential safety hazards, initiating corrective action reports and follow-up.
• Perform audits of maintenance processes, tools, equipment, and facilities to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) regulations and international aviation quality standards.

Requirements

• Trade Certificate or equivalent qualification in Aircraft Maintenance or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance with a strong background in Quality Assurance or inspection.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations, airworthiness standards, and maintenance best practices.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting aircraft technical manuals, drawings, and repair schemes.
• Excellent analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to make independent judgments regarding compliance in Benoni .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development and specialized quality training.
• A structured and professional working environment focused on aviation safety and excellence.
• Contribute to maintaining the highest safety standards for a key player in the aviation industry in Gauteng .