Aircraft Detailing Training & Certification — 3-Day Hands-On Course in Chino, CA

The Hangar Intensive by Shiny Jets

$4,995 · 10 seats per class · Shiny Jets Certified

Three days of in-person aircraft detailing training on real Gulfstream-class jets at Chino Airport (CNO), California. No laptops, no video lessons — by the end of Day 3 you've cleaned, decon'd, restored, and ceramic-coated a business jet under direct supervision, and you walk out certified.

The Hangar Intensive is the in-person aviation detailing course for operators who already detail cars, boats, or RVs and want to certify in aircraft detailing the right way. Every skill is verified at the station — the certificate is earned, not handed out for showing up.

What's Included in the Aircraft Detailing Certification

• 3 days of supervised hands-on aircraft detailing training on Gulfstream-class jets
• Shiny Jets Certification — instructor-signed, station-by-station verification
• Listing on the Shiny Jets Detailer Directory for new customer leads
• 6 months of Shiny Jets CRM Pro included
• Catered lunches Days 1, 2, and 3
• Direct access to Brett Berry and the Shiny Jets instructor team

What's Not Included

• Hotel and travel — there are hotels 3-5 miles from Chino Airport (CNO)
• Breakfasts and dinners
• Online aircraft detailing course access — this is the in-person course only

Aircraft Detailing Course Curriculum — Day by Day

Day 1 — Aircraft Interior Detailing

Learn the interior detailing workflow professional aviation detailers use on business jets every day — leather, suede, seat belts, stitching, and the right way to clean Gulfstream carpet without damaging the substrate underneath.

Day 2 — Aircraft Exterior Wash, Paint Restoration & De-Ice Boots

Hands-on aircraft wash, paint decontamination, paint restoration, and de-ice boot servicing using multiple De-ice boot products. The work that turns a maintenance wash into a paid restoration job.

Day 3 — Brightwork, Aircraft Ceramic Coating & Certification

Brightwork polishing, aircraft protection products (Static Guard, Air Guard), aircraft ceramic coating application, and the final certification practical. Plus a working session to set up your Shiny Jets CRM Pro account and go live on the directory.

How Shiny Jets Certification Works

Every student carries a Station Sign-Off Card for all three days of aircraft detailing training. 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 3 ends with a solo final practical — one panel ceramic-coated under direct observation. Pass and you walk out certified, with your Shiny Jets Detailer Directory listing live the same week. If your work needs more time, the certificate is held until you submit follow-up video proof within 30 days.

That's why a Shiny Jets aircraft detailing certification means something. Customers hiring a Shiny Jets-certified detailer know the work was inspected — not just attended.

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 on real customer aircraft. Instructor support comes from the Shiny Jets and Fly Shiny teams.

Course Logistics

• Location: Threshold Aviation Hangar, Chino Airport (CNO), California
• Hours: 9:00am–5:00pm daily, three consecutive days
• Class size: 10 students max — small by design
• Trainers: 2 Trainers and extra support staff
  
• Aircraft: Real Gulfstream-class business jets
• Parking: Free at the airport
• Lunches: Catered, included all three days

How is this Different from the Online Aircraft Detailing Course?

The Shiny Jets online aircraft detailing course is a full curriculum you study at your own pace, covering every aircraft type from light sport to heavy iron. The Hangar Intensive is the opposite — three compressed days of supervised hands-on work on real aircraft, no screen time. Some students do both. Most pick the one that matches how they learn.

Aircraft Detailing Training FAQ

Do I need experience to take the aircraft detailing course?
You should be comfortable detailing cars, boats, RVs, or similar before this course. We are not teaching basic detailing fundamentals — we are teaching aviation-specific work on real aircraft.

What should I bring to the aircraft detailing training?
Closed-toe non-marking shoes, work clothes you don't mind staining, water bottle, notebook. We supply all products, tools, pads, towels, and PPE.

Can I bring my own equipment?
You'll use the same Fly Shiny aviation product line and tools we use on real customer aircraft. Bringing your own complicates training consistency. Save it for after you're certified.

Is a hotel included with the aircraft detailing certification?
No. There are hotels within 5–10 minutes of Chino Airport (CNO). We'll send a list when you register.

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. We'd rather you do it right than rush it.

How fast does the aircraft detailing course fill up?
10 seats per class. When it's full, it's full.

Will I be able to start charging for aircraft detailing after the course?
That's the goal. You leave certified, listed in the Shiny Jets Detailer Directory, and with your Shiny Jets CRM Pro account ready to send quotes. The work after the course is on you, but the tools and training are in your hands.

Optional add on: window polishing $500

Reserve Your Seat

$4,995 — 10 seats per class. Lock in your seat before the class fills.