Starting an Aircraft Washing Business

So you love airplanes and you want to start anSingle 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 aircraftTwin 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 hadwash $80.00;
founded. Named the Aircraft Wash Guys we learnedHelicopters $30.00-100.00 wash, waxing $45.00-180.00,
early on what it takes to satisfy aircraft owners, FBOsweekly wash $30.00. Carpet Shampooing, Bright Work
Fixed Based Operators and Chief Pilots. We alwaysand Aluminum Polishing, etc. generally we will give the
specialized in washing and polishing aircraft. We'vecustomers free estimates.
cleaned thousands of private planes, corporate jets,You will need to perform these services the
flying clubs, flight schools and helicopters. My Carcustomer's schedule and usually accommodate,
Wash Guys company was originally founded overimmediate services, day or night, evenings and
twenty years ago and started as an aircraft washingweekends. Customizing your services with the
service.customer's requirements must become your specialty.
As you know, aviation people are serious about flyingYou will also need the following things:
and a clean plane makes flying more fun andTwo Million in Liability Insurance
enjoyable. Corporate Aviators need you to maintainQuiet Machines and Professional Crews in Uniform
their positive image. When in the aircraft washingMonthly 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. ManyTruck or Trailer Mounted Unit, Fully Self Contained,
of our crewmembers are also private pilots and itPainted 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 somecan 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 forpaid to wash some of the latest and greatest aircraft
volume, you may wish to do this or charge the goingand hanging out at the airport all day? And yes, they
rate. Our rates are at the lower end of the spectrumwill even pay you very well for doing just that. Think on
and this will give you a good starting point on pricing.this.