Technical Quality Inspector - Quality Control & Engineering

About the role

GAL, an Emirati company focused on aviation services in the UAE, is hiring a Technical Quality Inspector in Abu Dhabi. The inspector is a technical expert for an assigned aircraft or workshop and is responsible for clearing critical scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and repair actions, and for the daily maintenance and historical records of the assigned aircraft and components.

Key responsibilities

• Review and audit technical records supporting airworthiness in line with DA Pamphlet 738-751, TM 1-1500-328-23 and other technical publications.
• Inspect aircraft and components during removal, disassembly, assembly, installation and adjustment, ensuring workmanship and materials meet manufacturer specifications and maintenance manuals.
• Ensure Work-In-Progress is documented and corrective actions recorded according to TAMMS-(A) requirements and approved SOPs.
• Keep aircraft historical records up to date so there are no overdue flights, overhauls or retirements.
• Execute OEM bulletins, maintenance and safety messages on time and accurately, and submit Product Quality Deficiency Reports when required.
• Oversee quality control of aircraft modifications and act as Quality Control Supervisor in his absence.
• Test tightness of airframe connections with hand tools and inspect part fit with a flashlight and mirror; check component installation accuracy with protractors, micrometers, calipers and gauges.
• Perform scheduled facility audits for safety and policy compliance, and carry out QC duties on temporary duty away from base if required.
• Report irregularities that could harm personnel or make the aircraft unsafe or non-airworthy, and advise the QC Supervisor.
• Analyse aircraft records for discrepancy trends, identify root causes of failures and recommend procedural changes or usage limitations.
• Prepare correspondence, technical reports, contract documents and status reports for customers, and comply with company SOPs.