Experienced Paint Detailer - Aerospace

WHO WE ARE

Join the Team Building World-Class Aircraft. Epic Aircraft is a leading manufacturer of high-performance, all-carbon-fiber, single-engine turboprop aircraft. Driven by innovation, safety, and craftsmanship, we have earned a reputation as a premier aerospace manufacturer. Located in beautiful Bend, Oregon, Epic offers an exciting work environment surrounded by mountains, rivers, and year-round outdoor recreation. If you're looking for a hands-on career with growth opportunities in aerospace manufacturing, we'd love to meet you.

We are seeking an Experienced Paint Detailer with color sanding experience to join our team and support the final finishing of completed aircraft. This is a hands-on role focused on achieving a high-quality, show-level finish through detailed paint correction, color sanding, polishing, and buffing. The ideal candidate will have experience in a collision shop, professional detailing environment, restoration shop, or similar setting and take pride in producing flawless finishes.

You should be comfortable working with freshly painted surfaces, identifying imperfections, and using the proper techniques to correct them with minimal supervision. This is a unique opportunity to apply your detailing and paint-finishing skills to completed aircraft rather than traditional automotive production work.

• Perform detailed finishing and paint correction on completed aircraft and components
• Perform color sanding/wet sanding to remove imperfections and achieve a smooth, uniform finish
• Cut and buff freshly painted surfaces to achieve a high-gloss, professional finish
• Identify and correct paint defects such as runs, dirt, dust, scratches, orange peel, and other surface imperfections
• Perform machine and hand polishing using appropriate compounds, pads, and techniques
• Safely work around fresh paint and clear coat without damaging finished surfaces
• Inspect surfaces under appropriate lighting to identify imperfections and ensure consistent quality
• Perform detailed masking and protection of surrounding surfaces when required
• Assist with final detailing and preparation of aircraft prior to delivery
• Maintain and properly care for polishing machines, sanding equipment, tools, and supplies
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
• Accurately complete required documentation and follow work instructions
• Work independently while meeting quality, safety, and schedule expectations
• Communicate effectively with painters, technicians, and other team members
• Support occasional overtime to meet project deadlines

• Professional detailing, collision repair, automotive refinishing, restoration, or comparable hands-on experience
• Demonstrated experience with color sanding/wet sanding and paint correction
• Experience cutting and buffing fresh clear coat
• Ability to identify and correct paint and finish imperfections
• Strong understanding of sanding techniques, polishing compounds, pads, and finishing processes
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality finishes
• Ability to work carefully around freshly painted surfaces
• Comfortable working independently with minimal supervision
• Reliable, self-motivated, and willing to take ownership of assigned work
• Ability to follow instructions and established quality and safety procedures
• Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain a clean work environment
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Willingness to learn new skills and grow within the organization
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship

• Comfortable working in a paint and body shop environment, including exposure to…