5 Day Aircraft Detailing Masterclass | Public/Open-Seat

The most intensive hands-on aircraft detailing training available anywhere. 5 full days in Ontario, CA at a working aircraft facility covering every skill you need to launch a professional aircraft detailing business.

Day 1: Aircraft Exterior Fundamentals. Ramp safety and FOD awareness. Pre-wash inspection protocol documenting existing damage before touching the aircraft. Wash techniques including proper dilution ratios, safe pressure settings, and contact vs touchless methods. Chemical selection for painted aluminum, composites, and glass. The most common mistakes that damage aircraft finishes and how to avoid them.

Day 2: Paint Correction and Oxidation Removal. Understanding aircraft paint systems including PPG and Sherwin-Williams. Oxidation assessment — when to compound, when to polish, when to walk away. Machine polishing technique including DA vs rotary, pad selection, and speed settings. Full compound, polish, and finishing sequences. Paint thickness awareness critical for older aircraft.

Day 3: Brightwork Polishing. Aluminum alloy identification and abrasive selection. Multi-step metal restoration from start to finish. Hand polishing for tight areas and machine polishing on flat panels. Spinner and leading edge work. Corrosion treatment and when to refer to an A&P. Long-term protection and maintenance schedules.

Day 4: Ceramic Coatings and Protective Finishes. Coating chemistry including SiO2, graphene, and polymer sealants. Surface prep, decontamination, and IPA wipedown. Application technique on aircraft panels. Flash time, cure time, and post-application care. Pricing ceramic coating jobs by aircraft size.

Day 5: Interior Restoration and Business Launch. Aviation-approved leather cleaners and fabric extractors. Leather cleaning, conditioning, and repair. Carpet and headliner extraction. Acrylic vs tempered glass window care. Business setup including insurance, airport access, and FBO relationships. Pricing with the Shiny Jets app. Marketing to aircraft owners and charter operators.

WHAT IS INCLUDED: All meals during training days. All chemicals and supplies. 12 months of the Shiny Jets aircraft detailing pricing app. Lifetime access to the online training portal with 300+ video lessons. Listing in the certified detailer directory. Private community access. Insurance broker referral. Complete equipment list.

WHO THIS IS FOR: Auto detailers transitioning to aviation. Entrepreneurs starting a detailing business. FBO staff seeking certification. Aircraft owners maintaining their own aircraft.

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR: Brett Berry has 15+ years of aircraft detailing experience and is President of the Aviation Detailing Association. He has trained detailers across North America and built the largest aircraft detailing training library available online.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: Do I need prior experience? No prior aircraft detailing experience required. Where is training? Threshold Aviation, Ontario International Airport, 45 minutes east of Los Angeles. Is lodging included? Hotel not included but recommendations provided. Can I bring a partner? Yes, contact us for group pricing.