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Job Title: First Article Inspection Report (FAIR) Inspector
Location: Dukinfield
Pay: £17.07 per hour
Hours: 36 hours per week over 4 days (Monday–Friday)

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-focused FAIR Inspector to join a well-established aerospace engineering business in Dukinfield. You’ll be responsible for compiling, reviewing, and submitting First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) in line with AS9102 standards.

This is a great opportunity for someone with aerospace or regulated industry experience to build a long-term career in quality.

Main Duties



Follow set processes to prepare FAIR documentation and folder structures

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Submit FAIRs to clients or upload to portals (e.g. Net-Inspect)

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Work closely with internal teams to ensure accurate, on-time delivery

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Maintain and track performance through KPIs

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Support best practice sharing and engage in internal/external training

What You’ll Need

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Experience in FAIR compilation and submission (AS9102 standard)

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Aerospace or highly regulated industry background

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Ability to read technical drawings and interpret tolerances

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Manual inspection experience (using verniers, gauges etc.)

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Strong understanding of sheet metal or assembly processes

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Excellent PC and MS Office skills (Word, Excel, Nuance etc.)

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Committed to safety and 5S workplace standards

This role is ideal for someone looking to grow within aerospace quality, with plenty of development and progression potential within a stable and respected business

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