Introduction to Aircraft Detailing
What the profession is, how it differs from automotive work, who you serve on the airport, and where your responsibilities end.
10 modules · 58 lessons · 50-question final exam (80% to pass)
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What the profession is, how it differs from automotive work, who you serve on the airport, and where your responsibilities end.
Fuselage, wings, empennage, engines, gear and sensitive sensors — the vocabulary of the aircraft and why each area changes how you work.
Ramp hazards, PPE, chemical safety and Safety Data Sheets, working at height, and fire, fuel and static awareness.
How products are evaluated and approved, reading documentation, choosing microfiber and tools, wash methods, and access equipment.
Cabin preparation, interior materials, leather, carpets, windows, galleys, lavatories and the final cabin inspection — and why an aircraft cabin is not a car interior.
Pre-wash inspection, surfaces, wash methods, environmental limits, bugs, wheels and gear awareness, windows, drying and post-cleaning checks — and where a detailer's work ends.
Paint systems, aluminium, composites, acrylic transparencies, protective coatings, corrosion awareness, compatibility and how to decide whether a product or method is appropriate for a particular aircraft.
Writing a quality standard, documenting condition before service, inspecting finished work, reporting damage, handing over to the customer and keeping records that stand up to scrutiny.
How airports and FBOs work, access and security, ramp etiquette and aircraft movement, working with charter and management companies, professional communication, insurance and liability.
Employment paths and a complete business startup section — equipment and budgeting, pricing, customer acquisition and marketing, FBO and charter relationships, job costing and profit, insurance and staffing, recurring contracts — then final exam and practical training preparation.