QC Inspector
FlySafair
2026/01/19   JHB


Job Ref #: Quality_QCInspector1
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 2
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Quality Control (QC) Inspector at our Head Office. The successful applicant will report to the Manager: Quality Assurance (QA) Operations.
Job Description
  • 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.
Job Requirements
  • 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