Materials Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector

Kia ora!

Are you passionate about precision and quality in aviation? Join our Christchurch Supply Chain Operations team as a Materials Quality Assurance (QA) Inspector and play a vital role in keeping our fleet — and our customers’ aircraft — flying safely and efficiently.

How you’ll make an impact

As a QA Inspector, you’ll be responsible for ensuring that all incoming aircraft parts, materials and components — including those externally repaired — meet strict compliance standards before being released for use. You’ll be the gatekeeper of quality, balancing meticulous inspection with the urgency of operational timeframes.

Your day-to-day will include:

• Inspecting and certifying aircraft parts and components to ensure full compliance with regulatory and company standards
• Reviewing documentation such as Service Bulletins and approved data to validate product integrity
• Managing tight processing deadlines to support timely aircraft availability
• Collaborating with internal teams to resolve quality issues and maintain operational flow
• Upholding safety, performance and customer service standards in every task
• Managing quarantined articles to resolution

What we’re looking for

You’ll thrive in this role if you bring:

• A completed Aircraft Engineering trade or equivalent qualification, plus 5 years aviation trade experience
• Authorisation to certify aircraft or aircraft components
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong quality focus
• Proficiency in SAP and technical documentation review
• Clear communication skills across all levels of the business
• A proactive, self-starting attitude with the ability to work both independently and as part of a close-knit team

What we can offer you

At Air New Zealand, we look after our people. In this role, you’ll enjoy:

• Opportunities to grow your career in aviation quality and supply chain operations
• Access to industry-leading training and development
• A supportive team culture 
• Staff travel benefits and discounts across our global network

If you’re ready for a new challenge, apply now via the Air New Zealand Careers site with your up-to-date CV.

Applications close – 8th September 2025

At Air New Zealand, we are proudly committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in creating a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves and thrive. Our people are our greatest asset – because while everything else we do in our operation can be replicated by our competitors, it is our people that truly set us apart. We are firm believers in celebrating the differences and diversity of thought our people bring to their roles.

Whāia te pae tawhiti kia tata. Ko te pae tata whakamaua, kia tina.

"Seek to bring distant horizons closer. Once near, seize them and make them your reality."