Also called: Aircraft Cleaning Technician, Aircraft Washer
Washes, polishes, and details aircraft inside and out.
You climb on lifts with soft brushes to wash a jet's exterior, then polish the leading edges until they shine. Inside private jets you detail the leather and carpets so the owner's next flight feels brand new.
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Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No formal education needed; on-the-job training.
Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average. Steady; a common way into aviation.
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Washing robots serve some airline fleets; hand detailing of private jets stays common through 2031.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to FBOs or aircraft detailing companies at your local airport; they train you
Classes: Auto tech CTE, Chemistry.
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