Aviation Quality Control Inspector

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement fund

Medical aid

Career growth

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Aviation Quality Control Inspector for a Benoni MRO facility. You will inspect completed maintenance, review records, and verify conformity with SACAA regulations and manufacturer specs to safeguard aircraft airworthiness.

Candidate must hold a SA CAA Part 66 license or equivalent, exhibit strong documentation skills, and demonstrate meticulous attention to detail. Opportunity for growth within a respected aviation maintenance organization.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant aviation maintenance license or certification (e.g., SA CAA Part 66).
• Demonstrable experience as Aviation Quality Control Inspector or a senior aircraft maintenance role with QC responsibilities.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations (SACAA), airworthiness standards, and MRO processes.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting aircraft technical manuals, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to make independent judgments on airworthiness and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections of aircraft and aircraft components after maintenance or repair work has been completed.
• Verify that all maintenance tasks have been carried out in accordance with approved technical data, regulations, and company policies.
• Review and approve maintenance records, logbooks, and certification documentation.
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness directives and service bulletins.
• Identify any discrepancies, defects, or non-conformities and report them immediately.
• Conduct audits of the maintenance process and workshop areas to ensure compliance.
• Maintain records of inspections and issue certifications as required.

Skills

Aviation QC

Attention to detail

Documentation skills

Regulatory knowledge

Technical reading

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

SA CAA Part 66 license or equivalent

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Aviation Quality Control Inspector for their maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) facility in Benoni. This role is critical in ensuring that all maintenance work performed on aircraft meets the highest standards of quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. You will conduct thorough inspections of completed maintenance tasks, review documentation, and verify that all work adheres to manufacturer specifications and aviation authority requirements, safeguarding the integrity of every aircraft.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform detailed inspections of aircraft and aircraft components after maintenance or repair work has been completed.
• Verify that all maintenance tasks have been carried out in accordance with approved technical data, regulations, and company policies.
• Review and approve maintenance records, logbooks, and certification documentation.
• Ensure compliance with airworthiness directives and service bulletins.
• Identify any discrepancies, defects, or non-conformities and report them immediately.
• Conduct audits of the maintenance process and workshop areas to ensure compliance.
• Maintain records of inspections and issue certifications as required.

Requirements

• Hold a relevant aviation maintenance license or certification (e.g., SA CAA Part 66).
• Demonstrable experience as an Aviation Quality Control Inspector or a senior aircraft maintenance role with QC responsibilities.
• In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations (SACAA), airworthiness standards, and MRO processes.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting aircraft technical manuals, drawings, and specifications.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent documentation and reporting skills.
• Ability to make independent judgments on airworthiness and quality standards.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Key role in ensuring the safety and quality of aviation operations.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training in quality assurance.
• Work within a respected MRO organization in the aviation industry.
• Retirement fund and medical aid contributions.