Inspector – Quality Assurance

Summary

Reports to

Quality Assurance Manager

Department

Quality Assurance & Compliance

Location

Lusaka, Zambia

Job Description

Alkebulan Airlines is a premier carrier dedicated to delivering exceptional service, safety, and reliability across Africa and beyond. With a modern fleet, world-class training standards, and a commitment to operational excellence, we connect people, cultures, and opportunities with precision and care. Our team is driven by professionalism, innovation, and a shared vision to redefine the air travel experience.

Overview

Alkebulan Airlines is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Inspector to join its independent Quality Assurance Department. The successful candidate will support the airline’s continuous compliance and safety oversight functions by conducting audits, inspections, and verification activities across flight operations, maintenance, ground handling, and support divisions.

This position demands technical precision, professional integrity, and a commitment to upholding ZCAA, ICAO, and IATA IOSA standards that define Alkebulan Airlines’ reputation for safety and operational excellence.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct quality inspections and audits across operational areas, including Maintenance, Flight Operations, Ground Operations, and Security.
  • Verify compliance with approved manuals, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  • Review documentation, processes, and facilities for conformity to the airline’s Quality Management System (QMS).
  • Identify findings or non-conformances, issue reports, and track corrective actions to closure.
  • Support the Quality Assurance Manager in internal, regulatory, and IOSA audits.
  • Assist in maintaining audit schedules, records, and compliance databases.
  • Conduct spot inspections on aircraft, tools, facilities, and operational processes as required.
  • Promote awareness of safety, compliance, and continuous improvement across departments.

 

Qualifications & Experience

  • Diploma or degree in Aviation, Engineering, or Quality Management.
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in an airline, MRO, or regulatory environment, with at least 2 years in quality or inspection roles.
  • Sound understanding of ZCAA, ICAO Annexes 6, 8, and 19, and IATA IOSA standards.
  • Knowledge of aviation quality systems, documentation control, and audit principles.
  • Excellent analytical, observation, and report-writing skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with audit or safety management software.

 

Preferred Attributes

  • Auditor training or certification in ISO 9001, AS9110, or Aviation Quality Management Systems.
  • Prior experience supporting IOSA or regulatory audit programmes.
  • Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professionalism when engaging operational teams.
  • Commitment to integrity, discipline, and continuous improvement.

Alkebulan Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual is valued and respected. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, or any other status protected by applicable laws.