Aircraft Valeting Directory

An aircraft valet company can carry out a number of services for your aircraft, including but not limited to the following: Interior wipe down, exterior clean and detailing, Interior deep clean and detailing, carpet cleaning, Cockpit cleaning, wash and wax service, paint protection application, sealant treatment, upholstery cleaning and hygiene disinfection and sanitation.

Aircraft valet companies specialise in the cleaning of aircraft and as such are training in understanding the importance of using safe, aviation-approved materials as well as protecting delicate instruments to avoid harming your aircraft in the cleaning process. 

As well as the aesthetic benefits, cleaning and protecting your aircraft can help prevent decolourisation, fading, and oxidisation and improve the overall life of your aircraft.

Whilst there are no formal qualifications or certification for an aircraft detailer, they must follow the guidance set out by the FAA and ICAO to prevent damage to your aircraft. You should ask to see their insurance and verify that they are using aviation-grade cleaning chemicals and materials. 

This can depend on the nature of the work and the size of your aircraft. For example, a wash of a small aircraft such as a Cessna could be £100, whereas a deep clean of a jet could be £2,500. A valeting company will have a menu card of services that they offer with add-ons that are not included within their valet packages.