3-Day Aircraft Detailing Training in Chino, CA

Updated October 2026 · By Brett Berry, founder of Shiny Jets, Chino, CA

The Shiny Jets 3-Day Aircraft Detailing Training is a Friday-to-Sunday, hands-on course at Threshold Aviation, Chino Airport (KCNO), in Chino, CA. It costs $4,995, caps the class at 10 students, and trains you on Gulfstream-class jets with the same station sign-offs and final practical as the 5-Day Masterclass, without the business setup sessions.

Key facts

• Where: Threshold Aviation, Chino Airport (KCNO), 8352 Kimball Avenue, Chino, CA
• When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
• Price: $4,995, catered lunches included. Hotel and travel are not.
• Class size: 10 students max, two instructors plus support staff
• Included: written standard operating procedures, a directory listing, and 12 months of Shiny Jets CRM Business plus the Pricing App

Why did we build a 3-day aircraft detailing training?

Because most working detailers cannot take a full week off. The most common reply to the 5-Day Masterclass was "I want this, but I can't take a week off work."

That is not a money problem. It is a logistics problem: flights, hotel and five days away from your business. So we took the same hands-on training on real jets and fit it into a weekend.

What does the 3-day aircraft detailing training cover?

Day 1 is interior, Day 2 is exterior and paint, and Day 3 is brightwork, protection and the final practical. Every station is inspected before you move on.

• Day 1, interior: maintenance cleaning, leather conditioning, seat belts, stitching and carpet extraction done the right way.
• Day 2, exterior: aircraft wash, paint decontamination, paint restoration and de-ice boot servicing with multiple product systems.
• Day 3, finish: brightwork polishing, aircraft protection products, ceramic coating application and the final practical.

The class splits into two groups that rotate at lunch, so you spend your time working, not watching. You also go home with written standard operating procedures for the services you learned.

How is the 3-day training different from the 5-day masterclass?

The 3-Day is all hands-on technique. The 5-Day Masterclass adds four afternoon business setup sessions, suede cleaning, window polishing and lifetime access to the Shiny Jets online course.

	3-Day Training	5-Day Masterclass
Price	$4,995	$7,500 starting with the November class ($6,995 through the October class)
Schedule	Friday–Sunday	Monday–Friday
Location	Threshold Aviation, Chino Airport (KCNO)	Threshold Aviation, Chino Airport (KCNO)
Sign-off standard	Same station sign-off and final practical	Same station sign-off and final practical
Directory listing	Yes	Yes
Shiny Jets CRM Business and the Pricing App	12 months	12 months
Online course	No	Lifetime access
Business setup sessions	No	4 afternoon sessions
Meals and hotel	Lunches, snacks and beverages included; hotel and travel not included	Lunches, snacks and beverages included; hotel and travel not included
Best for	Working detailers moving into aircraft	Starting from zero and building the full business

If you are starting from zero, read How to Start an Aircraft Detailing Business first. That is usually a 5-Day conversation.

Who should take the 3-day aircraft detailing training?

Working detailers who already know machine polishing and paint, and want to move into aircraft the right way. Auto, boat and RV detailers are the usual crowd.

You are back at your business Monday morning with your Shiny Jets directory listing live and 12 months of Shiny Jets CRM Business and the Pricing App ready to go. Plan details are in Aircraft Detailing CRM Pricing.

How big is the class?

Ten students maximum, with two instructors and additional support staff. Small by design, because good training needs eyes on your work, not a crowd watching a demo.

How much does the 3-day training cost?

$4,995, with catered lunches all three days. Hotels are 3–5 miles from Chino Airport, and we send the full list when you register.

The 5-Day is $6,995 through the October class and $7,500 starting with the November class, so the 3-Day costs $2,505 less starting in November ($2,000 less through October).

Is the 3-day training held to the same standard as the 5-day?

Yes. The Station Sign-Off Card, the final practical and the instructor inspection standard are identical to the 5-Day program. The work was inspected, the standard was met and the sign-offs were earned. It is private training, not an FAA credential.

Reserve your seat

Ten seats per class. When it is full, it is full. View dates and reserve your seat, or book a free call and we will tell you which program fits. Prefer to learn from home first? Try the Online Masterclass. Questions? Call 858-267-4469.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the Shiny Jets 3-Day aircraft detailing training?

$4,995, with catered lunches all three days. Hotel and travel are not included; hotels are 3–5 miles from Chino Airport.

Where is the 3-Day training held?

At Threshold Aviation, Chino Airport (KCNO), 8352 Kimball Avenue, Chino, CA.

What days does the 3-Day training run?

Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so working detailers are back at their business on Monday.

Are 3-Day graduates held to the same standard as 5-Day graduates?

Yes. The station sign-off card, final practical and instructor inspection standard are identical. The 5-Day adds the online course and four business setup sessions.

How many students are in each 3-Day class?

Ten students maximum, with two instructors and additional support staff.

Does the 3-Day training include Shiny Jets CRM?

Yes. It includes 12 months of Shiny Jets CRM Business plus the Pricing App, and a listing in the Shiny Jets Aircraft Detailer Directory.

Is this an FAA credential?

No. It is private hands-on training from Shiny Jets, not an FAA credential.

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