QC Inspector

FlySafair; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

An airline company is seeking a Quality Control Inspector to perform inspections on aircraft and tooling. The role requires a Grade 12 qualification, a current or expired Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License, and at least 5 years' experience in aviation maintenance. Ideal candidates should be detail-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work both in teams and independently. Applications should be submitted through the specified process before 22 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or Equivalent is essential.
• Current or expired Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License is essential.
• 5 years' experience in Aviation Maintenance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspections on aircraft and tooling.
• Prepare aircrafts for C of A inspections.
• Assist with investigations on operational occurrences.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Deadline driven

Education

Grade 12 or Equivalent

Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License

Degree/Diploma in Quality Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control inspections on aircraft interior and exterior as well as parts and tooling used for aircraft maintenance;
• Prepare aircrafts for C of A inspections as a Project Manager;
• QC product oversight on FlySafair A/C Domestic, Regional and International;
• Perform and assist with investigations on operational occurrences;
• Identify gaps in FlySafair departmental quality control processes and make recommendations;
• Perform ad hoc duties as assigned by the Manager: QA;
• Issue and control AMO certification approvals;
• Assist the QA Manager with Chairing of meetings;
• Attend all relevant meetings, including but not limited to the Maintenance meeting, Safety Action Group Meetings, Compliance Meetings, Operations Meetings, Aircraft Survey meetings, etc.;
• Assist with authorising and issuing Company Authorisations for Technical and Flight Engineers;
• Carry out random inspections during daily turnarounds with emphasis on procedures and maintenance instructions;
• During 'A' and higher checks, the inspectors will work closely with the maintenance staff, ensuring awareness of the procedures to be followed and to ensure compliance with and completion of all maintenance instructions and tasks to be carried out;
• Carry out random inspections in areas opened for maintenance prior to close up, taking into account prior adjustments that were made;
• Sample maintenance documentation for correctness and completion (Work packs/ ATLR's/CRS/CRMA);
• Compile monthly reports on QC activities in the organisation;
• Assist the QA Manager and Technical department in writing procedures relating to quality within the organisation;
• Coordinate and amend Manual of Procedures, Quality Assurance Manual and work instructions.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or Equivalent (Essential);
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineers License (Current/Expired) (Essential);
• Degree/Diploma in Quality Management (Advantageous);
• Safety Management Systems training (Advantageous);
• 5 years' experience in Aviation Maintenance (Essential);
• Exposure to Quality Control function (Essential);
• Aircraft Incident and Accident Investigation course (Advantageous);
• IOSA Auditor Training Experience (Advantageous);
• Must have product knowledge, preferably licensed or have been licensed on Boeing 737's and the associated engines;
• Understanding of SACAA regulations, especially Part 21, 43, 64, 66, 91, 121, 140, 141, 145 and 187 with their related technical standard;
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook);
• Attention to detail;
• Deadline driven;
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
• Interpersonal skills.

Personal Attributes

• Ability to work in a team and independently;
• Internal and external networking;
• Business acumen;
• Ethical conduct, demonstrating integrity while maintaining confidentiality during audits, inspections and investigations;
• Be impartial (Essential);
• Attention to detail.

Application Guideline

• Email applications will not be accepted;
• Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful;
• Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups.

FlySafair Reserves The Right

• Not to proceed with this vacancy;
• To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.

Closing date: 22 January 2026