Senior Aircraft Quality Assurance Inspector

Placements24; Richards Bay; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Professional development & training

Competitive annual salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Quality Control Inspector in Richards Bay to ensure maintenance, repairs, and modifications meet regulatory and company quality standards. You will inspect aircraft systems and documentation, identify discrepancies, and drive corrective actions.

The ideal candidate has ≥5 years in aircraft maintenance or QA, an AME license or equivalent, and strong knowledge of CASA, EASA, FAA with excellent attention to detail and communication.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance or quality assurance.
• AME license or equivalent highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of aviation quality management systems and regulatory frameworks (CASA, EASA, FAA).
• Ability to interpret technical documentation, maintenance procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive inspections of aircraft during maintenance phases (structural, mechanical, systems).
• Verify maintenance work complies with approved data, manuals, and regulatory standards.
• Review and approve maintenance records, work orders, and related documentation for accuracy.
• Identify non-conformities or safety hazards and initiate corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and airworthiness directives.
• Conduct audits of maintenance processes and facilities for quality adherence.

Skills

Aircraft inspection

Quality assurance

Regulatory knowledge

Attention to detail

Report writing

Education

Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) license or equivalent

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Aircraft Quality Control Inspector in Richards Bay to ensure maintenance, repairs, and modifications meet regulatory and company quality standards. You will inspect aircraft systems and documentation, identify discrepancies, and drive corrective actions.

The ideal candidate has ≥5 years in aircraft maintenance or QA, an AME license or equivalent, and strong knowledge of CASA, EASA, FAA with excellent attention to detail and communication.