| So you love airplanes and you want to start an | | | | Single Engines $20.00-45.00 wash, waxing |
| aircraft washing service? I cannot blame you, as I did | | | | $60.00-140.00, weekly wash $20.00; |
| the same thing. After cleaning Thousands of aircraft | | | | Twin Engines $45.00-90.00 wash, waxing |
| over the years, I have paid for my flight school, first | | | | $90.00-240.00, weekly wash $40.00; Corporate Jets |
| aircraft and then started an aircraft washing franchise | | | | $90.00-140.00 wash, waxing $180.00-400.00, weekly |
| as a module of another franchising company I had | | | | wash $80.00; |
| founded. Named the Aircraft Wash Guys we learned | | | | Helicopters $30.00-100.00 wash, waxing $45.00-180.00, |
| early on what it takes to satisfy aircraft owners, FBOs | | | | weekly wash $30.00. Carpet Shampooing, Bright Work |
| Fixed Based Operators and Chief Pilots. We always | | | | and Aluminum Polishing, etc. generally we will give the |
| specialized in washing and polishing aircraft. We've | | | | customers free estimates. |
| cleaned thousands of private planes, corporate jets, | | | | You will need to perform these services the |
| flying clubs, flight schools and helicopters. My Car | | | | customer's schedule and usually accommodate, |
| Wash Guys company was originally founded over | | | | immediate services, day or night, evenings and |
| twenty years ago and started as an aircraft washing | | | | weekends. Customizing your services with the |
| service. | | | | customer's requirements must become your specialty. |
| As you know, aviation people are serious about flying | | | | You will also need the following things: |
| and a clean plane makes flying more fun and | | | | Two Million in Liability Insurance |
| enjoyable. Corporate Aviators need you to maintain | | | | Quiet Machines and Professional Crews in Uniform |
| their positive image. When in the aircraft washing | | | | Monthly Invoice by "N"-Number |
| business you will not only wash exteriors of planes, | | | | Water Reclamation Device Onboard, EPA Compliant |
| you must also have carpet-cleaning capabilities. Many | | | | Truck or Trailer Mounted Unit, Fully Self Contained, |
| of our crewmembers are also private pilots and it | | | | Painted Safety Yellow |
| pays to have pilots as part of your employee team. | | | | Owning an Aircraft Washing Service small business |
| To learn more about aircraft washing, I have put some | | | | can be quite rewarding and although hard work, it can |
| additional ideas online to assist you. | | | | be an extension of your flying hobby. Just think getting |
| We have always kept our prices low and gone for | | | | paid to wash some of the latest and greatest aircraft |
| volume, you may wish to do this or charge the going | | | | and hanging out at the airport all day? And yes, they |
| rate. Our rates are at the lower end of the spectrum | | | | will even pay you very well for doing just that. Think on |
| and this will give you a good starting point on pricing. | | | | this. |