5 Day Aircraft Detailing Certification Hands On + Online
5-Day Aircraft Detailing Masterclass — Hands-On Certification in Chino, CA
The Most Complete Aircraft Detailing Training Program Available
$6,995 · Online Course Included · Shiny Jets Certified
Five days of in-person aircraft detailing training on real Gulfstream-class business jets at Chino Airport (CNO), California — combined with the full Shiny Jets online aircraft detailing course you keep for life. Complete the online curriculum at your own pace before you arrive, then spend 5 days in the hangar applying everything to real aircraft under direct supervision.
By the end of Day 5, you walk out certified, with your Shiny Jets CRM Pro account configured, your directory listing live, and a working Aircraft detailing business stack ready to take your first paying job.
What's Included
- Full Shiny Jets online aircraft detailing course — lifetime access, complete it at your own pace
- 5 days of hands-on aircraft detailing training on real Gulfstream-class business jets
- Shiny Jets Certification — instructor-signed, station-by-station verification
- Listing on the Shiny Jets Detailer Directory for new customer leads
- 12 months of Shiny Jets CRM Pro included
- 4 afternoon business setup sessions — by Day 4 your CRM, directory listing, and business stack are live
- Website setup guidance and software embed help
- Catered lunches all 5 days
- Direct access to Brett Berry and the Shiny Jets instructor team
- Shiny Jets community access
- Insurance broker referral
What's Not Included
- Hotel and travel — there are hotels within 20–30 minutes of Chino Airport (CNO). We'll send a list when you register.
- Breakfasts and dinners
Aircraft Detailing Course Curriculum — Day by Day
Days 1–4 run 9:00am–3:00pm hands-on in the hangar, then 3:00pm–5:00pm in the classroom for CRM, business, and software setup. Friday ends at 3:00pm — by then your business stack is built, your certification is earned, and you're ready to go home and start working.
Day 1 (Monday) — Aircraft Interior Detailing & Carpet Care
Full aircraft interior restoration on a real Gulfstream cabin. Leather, suede, seat belts, stitching, and the complete carpet care progression — extraction, low-moisture cleaning, encapsulation. Day ends with the cabin sealed off with fans and a dehumidifier for proper overnight dry-out.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00–9:30 | Hangar safety, aircraft access, FOD discipline |
| 9:30–11:00 | Maintenance interior cleaning |
| 11:00–12:30 | Leather seats — clean and condition · seat belts · stitching · suede |
| 12:30–1:30 | Lunch + classroom debrief |
| 1:30–3:00 | Carpet — low-moisture extraction, traditional extraction, steam clean entry steps, encapsulation |
| 3:00–3:15 | Seal cabin — fans + dehumidifier dry-out protocol |
| 3:15–5:00 | Business Setup Session 1 — Shiny Jets CRM intro and account setup |
Day 2 (Tuesday) — Cabinet Polishing, Cabin Tidy, Aircraft Wash & Paint Decon
Cabinet polishing, final cabin tidy with vacuum (necessary after encapsulation residue lifts), then transition to exterior. Multiple aircraft wash flow methods, paint decontamination, and the start of paint correction.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00–10:30 | Cabinet polishing |
| 10:30–11:30 | Cabin tidy — vacuum encapsulation residue, final interior pass |
| 11:30–12:30 | Lunch + classroom debrief |
| 12:30–2:00 | Aircraft maintenance wash — multiple wash flow methods |
| 2:00–3:00 | Paint decontamination · paint polishing · compounding intro |
| 3:00–5:00 | Business Setup Session 2 — CRM build-out, intake forms, pricing setup |
Day 3 (Wednesday) — Oxidation Removal, Sanding, Gloss Measurement & De-Ice Boots
Finish oxidation removal from Day 2, then move to advanced paint correction — sanding aircraft paint, and stripping de-ice boots.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00–10:30 | Finish oxidation removal |
| 10:30–12:30 | Sanding aircraft paint · orange peel · restore gloss |
| 12:30–1:30 | Lunch + classroom debrief |
| 1:30–3:00 | De-ice boot strip |
| 3:00–5:00 | Business Setup Session 3 — CRM workflow, business growth strategies |
Day 4 (Thursday) — Wax, Polish Wax, Spray Ceramic, Ceramic Coating & Window Polishing
Full protection day. Traditional wax application, polish wax technique, spray ceramic, and full aircraft ceramic coating. Plus sanding and polishing unpressurized aircraft windows. By the end of the afternoon classroom session, your CRM, directory listing, website plan, and software embeds are all locked in.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00–10:00 | Aircraft wax application |
| 10:00–11:00 | Polish wax technique |
| 11:00–12:00 | Spray ceramic application |
| 12:00–1:00 | Lunch + classroom debrief |
| 1:00–2:00 | Full aircraft ceramic coating |
| 2:00–3:00 | Unpressurized aircraft window — sanding and polishing |
| 3:00–5:00 | Business Setup Session 4 — website setup, software embed, marketing strategy, business stack final review |
Day 5 (Friday) — Brightwork & Final Certification
Full day on aircraft brightwork polishing using all-metal polish products. By 3:00pm the work is done, the final practical is signed off, certificates are issued, and you're free to head home with your business already running.
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00–12:00 | Brightwork polishing — all-metal polish products and technique |
| 12:00–1:00 | Lunch + classroom debrief |
| 1:00–2:30 | Brightwork continued — final pieces and inspection |
| 2:30–3:00 | Final practical sign-off, certificates, Q&A |
The Business Stack — Built During the Course
The four afternoon business setup sessions on Days 1–4 are what separate the Masterclass from every other aircraft detailing course. By the end of Thursday, you don't just have a certificate coming. You have:
- A fully configured Shiny Jets CRM Pro account with your services, pricing, products uploaded, and intake forms set up
- Your Shiny Jets Detailer Directory listing live and accepting leads
- A clear plan for your website with embed instructions for your CRM and quote forms
- Marketing and growth strategies tailored to your local market
- Business setup guidance — pricing structure, customer acquisition, what to charge for which services
Friday is hands-on brightwork only. No classroom. By 3:00pm you're certified, packed up, and on your way home — with a business that's already live.
How Shiny Jets Certification Works
Every Masterclass student carries a Station Sign-Off Card for all 5 days. At the end of each station, an instructor inspects the work against a written standard and either signs off, coaches and re-checks, or holds for re-do. You don't move forward with unverified work.
Day 5 ends with a final practical sign-off. Pass and you walk out certified, with your Shiny Jets Detailer Directory listing live the same day. If your work needs more time, the certificate is held until you submit follow-up video proof within 30 days.
Who Teaches the Course
Brett Berry, founder of Shiny Jets and author of Beyond Shiny: The Shiny Jets Approach to Aircraft Detailing, leads the course. With 15+ years of hands-on aircraft detailing experience on everything from piston singles to business jets, Brett teaches the same workflows used at Aircraft Salon on real customer aircraft.
Course Logistics
- Location: Threshold Aviation, Chino Airport (CNO), California
- Hours: Monday–Thursday 9:00am–5:00pm · Friday 9:00am–3:00pm
- Aircraft: Real Gulfstream-class business jets
- Parking: Free at the hangar
- Lunches: Catered, included all 5 days
- Online course: Lifetime access, complete at your own pace before in-person week
Aircraft Detailing Masterclass FAQ
Do I need experience to take the Masterclass?
No experience required. The online course starts from the foundation and builds up. Most students complete the online portion in 2–4 weeks before arriving for the in-person week. Complete beginners graduate certified every cohort.
What should I bring?
Closed-toe non-marking shoes, work clothes, water bottle, notebook, and a laptop for the afternoon CRM and business setup sessions. We supply all products, tools, pads, towels, and PPE.
Is a hotel included?
No. There are hotels within 5–10 minutes of Chino Airport (CNO). We'll send a list when you register.
Do I have to complete the online course before the in-person week?
We strongly recommend it. The hands-on week moves fast and the online course gives you the foundation to keep up. If you can't finish before, you keep lifetime access and can complete it after.
What time does the course end on Friday?
Friday class ends at 3:00pm so you can travel home that afternoon or evening. Days 1–4 run until 5:00pm.
What if I don't pass the final practical?
You have 30 days to submit video proof of the corrected work. Pass that review and the certificate is issued.
Will my CRM and directory listing actually be live by the end of the course?
Yes. By the end of Thursday's business setup session, your Shiny Jets CRM Pro account is configured, your directory listing is live, your intake forms are working, and you have website and software embed guidance to take home.
How long do I have access to the online course?
Lifetime access. Watch it before, during, or after the in-person week. Re-watch any module any time.
How much can I make as a certified aircraft detailer?
Entry-level detailers at FBOs typically start at $25–$35 per hour. Independent certified detailers running their own business typically charge $75–$150 per hour equivalent. Top earners with fleet contracts and premium services bill $150,000–$250,000 per year.
Reserve Your Seat
$6,995 — Online course included. Lock in your seat before the class fills.
NEW: AI Tools for Your Aircraft Detailing Business
Most aircraft detailing businesses are leaving money on the table doing manually what AI can do in seconds. This module teaches you exactly how to use AI to write quotes, create content, answer customer questions, and run a more profitable operation without hiring more staff.
- Using ChatGPT to write professional quotes and proposals in seconds
- Turning job photos into social media content automatically
- Setting up AI chat to answer customer questions 24/7 on your website
- Using AI to write follow-up emails that convert
- Automating scheduling and booking confirmations
- How Brett Berry uses AI to run Shiny Jets — the exact tools and workflows
NEW: Shiny Jets CRM Setup and Mastery
Every graduate gets 12 months of the Shiny Jets CRM — the only software built specifically for aircraft detailers. This module walks you through setting it up from day one so you can send professional quotes, accept payments, and manage your entire business in one place.
- Setting up your service menu and hourly rates
- Connecting Stripe to accept payments directly through your quotes
- Creating and sending your first quote in under 2 minutes
- Using the pricing app to quote any of 200+ aircraft models accurately
- Managing jobs from quote to completion
- Setting up recurring maintenance agreements for predictable monthly income
- Tracking customer history and scheduling follow-ups automatically
NEW: Getting Your First Customers and Building Recurring Revenue
The most common question after graduation is how do I get clients. This module gives you the exact process Brett has used for 15 years to land FBO relationships, build recurring maintenance agreements, and grow from zero to a full client roster.
- How to approach an FBO and get vendor approval — what to bring and what to say
- Walking the ramp and introducing yourself to hangar owners the right way
- The one aircraft you should detail for free and exactly why it works
- Getting photos and testimonials from your first jobs
- Facebook groups and EAA chapters where aircraft owners are looking for detailers right now
- How to price your first maintenance agreement
- Email templates for following up with cold prospects
- How one Shiny Jets graduate landed an FBO contract within 30 days of certification
- How to go from 1 client to 10 in 90 days
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