Senior Aircraft QA Inspector - Elevating Airworthiness

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban, South Africa, seeks a Senior Aircraft Quality Inspector with extensive aviation maintenance QA experience to audit maintenance processes, verify documentation, and conduct final inspections for airworthiness and safety.

The role requires at least 8 years in quality assurance or inspection, holding an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license or equivalent, strong knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100, and excellent communication with teams and regulators.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years in aviation quality assurance or inspection.
• Holder of Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of aviation quality systems (ISO 9001, AS9100).
• Experience auditing maintenance processes and documentation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with teams and regulatory authorities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rigorous quality inspections of aircraft components, systems, and finished work during and after maintenance processes.
• Audit maintenance records, work orders, and certification documentation for accuracy and compliance.
• Verify that all maintenance activities adhere to approved data, technical specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Investigate and document any quality discrepancies or non-conformances, and ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.
• Perform final acceptance inspections on completed maintenance tasks before aircraft release.
• Stay updated on aviation regulations, industry best practices, and internal quality procedures.

Skills

Auditing

Airworthiness

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Quality systems

Education

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license

Job description

Placements24 in Durban, South Africa, seeks a Senior Aircraft Quality Inspector with extensive aviation maintenance QA experience to audit maintenance processes, verify documentation, and conduct final inspections for airworthiness and safety.

The role requires at least 8 years in quality assurance or inspection, holding an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer license or equivalent, strong knowledge of ISO 9001/AS9100, and excellent communication with teams and regulators.