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Now they’re just doing the hands-on part. We also do private trainings and have for quite a few Fortune 100 companies who need to train their staff right out of their facility. We curtail the training to their specific aircraft.

BAJUSA: What is your personal favorite aircraft to work on?

BB: I would say warbirds. I have a customer who has 28 warbirds that still fly. I have restored every single one of them cosmetically.

BAJUSA: Do you work on many helicopters and how are they different from fixed-wing in terms of detailing?

BB: I recommend that every detailer have a briefing on any aircraft they wash or detail. This way they know the sensitive areas and the chemicals they want you to use or not use. We always read and educate ourselves with the maintenance manuals before detailing them. Yes, I do a lot of helicopters. We try to remove the exhaust stain or polish the windows. Here in Southern California, many helicopters are fighting fires, so they get abused fighting fires on the paint and windows. We are restoring windows roughly every six months for all the fire helicopters here in the local area.

BAJUSA: What are your plans for the future?

BB: We are looking to build more locations. We are in the process of filming a new online course that is so in-depth that it is mindboggling. I put a GoPro camera on and make it really hands-on even when it’s online. We plan to translate our training into different languages for different countries. We plan to come out with our own product line to pass Boeing’s specifications. Nearly 60 students have gone through our training program thus far.

BAJUSA: Do you have anything else you would like to add?

BB: Yes, I travel the country doing cosmetic services on aircraft, and I look forward to continuing my travels.

Annamarie Buonocore is the co-publisher of BizAvJets USA magazine. She enjoys writing, everything aviation, and spending time with her two dogs. She can be reached at annamarie@ bizavjetsusa.com.