Aviation Quality Inspector — Safety & Compliance Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aviation Quality Inspector to ensure all aircraft maintenance and repair activities meet the highest quality, safety, and regulatory standards. You will perform inspections, review documentation, and verify adherence to manufacturer specs and aviation authority regulations, maintaining airworthiness and fleet safety.

The role emphasizes conducting thorough inspections, auditing processes, and signing off tasks to release aircraft back to service.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as Aviation Quality Inspector or in a QA role within aviation.
• A&P Certification or EASA Part-66 (or equivalent).
• In-depth knowledge of aviation regulations and airworthiness standards.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and audits.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive inspections of aircraft, components, and maintenance work to ensure compliance with technical specifications and quality standards.
• Review and verify maintenance records, work orders, and related documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Identify non-compliance issues, deviations, or defects, and report them to management for corrective action.
• Perform audits of maintenance processes and procedures to ensure adherence to quality policies and regulatory requirements.
• Sign off on completed maintenance tasks after satisfactory inspection, authorizing the return to service.
• Stay updated on latest aviation regulations and quality control methodologies.

Skills

Aviation QA experience

Education

A&P Certification

EASA Part-66

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Aviation Quality Inspector to ensure all aircraft maintenance and repair activities meet the highest quality, safety, and regulatory standards. You will perform inspections, review documentation, and verify adherence to manufacturer specs and aviation authority regulations, maintaining airworthiness and fleet safety.

The role emphasizes conducting thorough inspections, auditing processes, and signing off tasks to release aircraft back to service.