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Online Aircraft Detailing Course: Shiny Jets Masterclass

Updated October 2026 · By Brett Berry The Shiny Jets Online Aircraft Detailing Masterclass is a $2,000, self-paced video course of about 7 hours. It covers my methods for washing, paint decontamina...

How to Become a Certified Aircraft Detailer: The Honest 2026 Guide

The honest path into professional aircraft detailing — training, insurance, ramp access, pricing, and your first clients. Updated for 2026.

Is There an FAA-Approved Aircraft Detailing Certification? The Honest Answer

No aircraft detailing certification is FAA-approved or government-recognized — including ours. Here’s the honest answer to the question every student should ask before paying for a course.

Every Shiny Jets Aircraft Detailing Training Comes With a Full Library of Standard Operating Procedures

Every Shiny Jets aircraft detailing training comes with a full library of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering dry wash, interior maintenance, leather, carpet cleaning, paint decontaminati...

Why We Built a 3-Day Aircraft Detailing Certification (And Who It's For)

Updated October 2026 · By Brett Berry, founder of Shiny Jets The Shiny Jets 3-Day Aircraft Detailing Certification is a Friday-to-Sunday, hands-on course at Threshold Aviation, Chino Airport (CNO),...

The Aircraft Detailing Training Checklist: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Pay Anyone

The Aircraft Detailing Training Checklist: 10 Questions to Ask Before You Pay Anyone Aircraft detailing training programs range from comprehensive professional certifications to weekend seminar...

What I Learned From Taking Calls From Other Programs' Students

What I Learned From Taking Calls From Other Programs' Students I get calls and messages regularly from people who completed aircraft detailing training somewhere else. Not to complain about us — to...

Why Most Aircraft Detailing Graduates Fail in Their First Year

Why Most Aircraft Detailing Graduates Fail in Their First Year The aircraft detailing industry pays 2 to 5 times more than automotive detailing for the same physical effort. The market is under...

What to Look for in an Aircraft Detailing Training Program (Most Get This Wrong)

What to Look for in an Aircraft Detailing Training Program (Most Get This Wrong) Not all aircraft detailing training is created equal. The wrong program costs you time, money, and in some cases set...

Kodiak 900 Paint Correction: What Aircraft Paint Looks Like After Orange Peel Removal

Kodiak 900 paint correction: orange peel removed, gloss maximized. Learn what real aircraft paint correction looks like vs. a standard detail.