Experienced Body Shop Technician — Aircraft Finishing

Job overview

The Experienced Body Shop Technician is an onsite role in Bend, OR; compensation is described as starting pay DOE hourly, with no numeric amount specified. Epic Aircraft manufactures high-performance, all-carbon-fiber, single-engine turboprop aircraft. The technician prepares aircraft parts and components for priming and painting, correcting surface defects and inspecting work against quality requirements. The role supports the Paint and Body Shop Team by producing consistent, paint-ready surfaces in a project-based manufacturing environment.

What you'll do

• Prepare aircraft surfaces and components for painting
• perform sanding, blocking, body filler, and approved repairs
• block and sand primed parts
• perform wet lay-up as required
• mask parts for painting
• inspect work against quality standards
• follow drawings, specifications, and work instructions
• complete production and quality documentation
• maintain tools and work areas
• communicate quality concerns
• support occasional overtime for project deadlines.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

body shop technician

aircraft finishing

aircraft manufacturing

surface preparation

sanding

bodywork

bend or

epic aircraft

day shift

monday–friday

6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

doe hourly pay

occasional overtime

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• 401(k) with 3% company match
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• year-end bonus program
• training and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Aircraft finishing role applying advanced bodywork and surface preparation to aircraft components.

About the employer

Epic Aircraft is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.