Aircraft Quality Assurance Inspector

Placements24; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking an Aircraft Quality Assurance Inspector to uphold airworthiness across maintenance operations. You will conduct inspections, audits, and assessments to identify non-conformities and drive corrective actions, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

The role requires a strong aviation background with attention to detail and excellent reporting skills, in a highly regulated environment. Collaboration with engineering and maintenance teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in aviation maintenance or engineering.
• Experience in quality assurance or regulatory compliance within aviation.
• Possession of relevant licenses (e.g., Aircraft Maintenance Engineer).
• Thorough understanding of SACAA, EASA, FAA regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical skills, and sound judgment.
• Strong report writing and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections of aircraft, components, and maintenance work to verify regulatory compliance.
• Conduct internal audits of maintenance processes and documentation to identify areas for improvement.
• Review and approve maintenance release documents and flight logs.
• Investigate non-conformities, deviations, and safety incidents, and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of inspection activities, audit findings, and corrective action plans.
• Stay updated on aviation regulations, industry best practices, and QA methodologies.

Skills

Aviation maintenance experience

Quality assurance

Regulatory compliance

Detailed inspection

Education

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent aviation service provider in Cape Town , is seeking a meticulous Aircraft Quality Assurance Inspector to ensure adherence to stringent safety and regulatory standards across all maintenance operations. This role is pivotal in upholding the airworthiness of our client's fleet by conducting thorough inspections, audits, and assessments of maintenance work performed. You will be instrumental in identifying any non-compliance issues and collaborating with engineering and maintenance teams to implement corrective actions, thereby safeguarding operational integrity and passenger safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections of aircraft, components, and maintenance work to verify compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.


• Conduct internal audits of maintenance processes, procedures, and documentation to identify areas for improvement.


• Review and approve maintenance release documents and flight logs.


• Investigate non-conformities, deviations, and safety incidents, and recommend corrective actions.


• Maintain accurate records of all inspection activities, audit findings, and corrective action plans.


• Stay updated on aviation regulations, industry best practices, and emerging quality assurance methodologies.

Requirements

• A strong background in aviation maintenance or engineering, with a minimum of 3 years of experience.


• Demonstrated experience in quality assurance or regulatory compliance within the aviation industry.


• Possession of relevant certifications or licenses (e.g., Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license).


• Thorough understanding of aviation regulations (e.g., SACAA, EASA, FAA).


• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to make sound judgments.


• Excellent report writing and communication skills.

Benefits

• Attractive annual salary package commensurate with experience.


• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement benefits.


• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.


• Work within a highly regulated and safety-conscious aviation environment.


• Collaborative team atmosphere focused on operational excellence in Cape Town .