Aircraft Technician - Airframe in Wolverhampton

We are looking to recruit an Aircraft Technician - Airframe to join our team based at our Midlands site. You will join us on a full-time, fixed-term contract for 2 years. In return, you will receive a salary of £31,921.09 per annum.

The Royal Air Force Museum is a national museum, a Government non-departmental public body (NDPB) and a registered charity, with two sister sites at London and Midlands. Our purpose is to share the RAF story, past, present and future using the stories of its people and our collections in order to engage, inform and inspire. Our Vision is to inspire everyone with the RAF story - the people who shape it and its place in our lives.

Purpose of the Aircraft Technician - Airframe role:

• The role includes caring for and maintaining the aircraft and other large objects across three Museum sites, on outward loan and through other events.
• This role consists of, but is not limited to, aircraft stripping and building, road transportation, checking and advising on the status of aircraft systems, preventative care and safety checks.

As an Aircraft Technician - Airframe, you will have a variety of roles which will include:

• Ensure that all large artefacts and aircraft are properly cared for, and to only replace and replicate materials and components as a last resort, and under the direction of MBCC Manager and Aircraft Curator.
• Ensure that when carrying out exhibit conservation, restoration and repairs, maintain the high standards required by the RAF Museum set for its collection.
• Undertake aircraft maintenance on the RAF Museum large 3-D collection at Midlands, London and Stafford sites, along with objects on loan to other museums.
• Support the MBCC team on the strip, movement and build of aircraft and large objects wherever the MBCC team are working.
• Act as Radiation Protection Supervisor at the Midlands site, to ensure that IRR 2017 regulations are adhered to, for the safety of colleagues and visitors (If not RPS qualified, this is a mandatory requirement for the post and training will be provided within the first 6 months of employment).
• Assist in ordering of tools, materials and equipment and to maintain stock to ensure work tasks run smoothly and do not halt works.
• Correctly maintain all engineering tools and equipment and to ensure that unserviceable equipment is removed from use.
• Liaise with contractors that are undertaking work for the RAF Museum who are operating close to exhibits, to ensure the safety of our Collection.
• Support the development of effective, efficient and holistic approaches to Collection Care.
• Carry out surveys and condition reports, as detailed by MBCC Manager to support ongoing tasks/projects.
• Complete other engineering and administrative returns required by the MBCC Manager.

What we are looking for in our Aircraft Technician - Airframe:

• Mechanical engineering qualification to technician level.
• Demonstrable experience in the maintenance, care, restoration, repair, handling, movement and transportation of aircraft and other large objects.
• Displays enthusiasm around activities, adopting a positive approach when interacting with others, and motivating team members.
• Listen to, understand, respect and accept different views, ideas and ways of working.
• Express ideas effectively, with sensitivity and respect to others.
• Give credit and acknowledge contributions of individuals in team. Deal with team performance or behaviour issues in a timely and suitable way.
• Seek effective ways of working with colleagues, team members and other stakeholders, sharing information, knowledge and experience.
• Use experience and knowledge of standard practices, procedures or customs to evaluate problems and make appropriate decisions/provide appropriate advice.
• Deal with unfamiliar situations or issues in an effective manner, understanding when a situation requires reference to a relevant individual.
• Take initiative to suggest improvement ideas, sharing with the appropriate people in a constructive manner.
• Take ownership of problems in their own area of responsibility.

Closing date for applications: 12 April 2026

Interviews will take place on: 30 April 2026

If you think you have what it takes and want to be part of this exciting journey as our Aircraft Technician - Airframe, please click apply now! Join us in delivering our purpose and achieving our vision, ensuring that the Royal Air Force's story continues to enrich and inspire current and future generations. We would love to hear from you!