Open Position
Aircraft Detailer
Lone Pine Aviation is looking for a dependable, detail-oriented person to join our growing aircraft appearance and restoration team. We are looking for someone who respects customer property, works carefully around aircraft, and understands that the small details matter.
Previous aviation or professional detailing experience is helpful, but it is not required for the right person. We are willing to train someone who is motivated, dependable, careful, and willing to learn our aircraft-specific procedures.
Applicants must be able to reliably drive to airports, hangars, and customer job sites throughout Southeast Michigan; lift, carry, and move 50+ pounds as required; and stand, bend, and work with cleaning equipment for extended periods, with or without reasonable accommodation.
What You’ll Do
- Exterior aircraft washing and detailing
- Interior cleaning and detailing
- Clean leather, carpet, plastics, trim, and other cabin surfaces
- Surface preparation before polishing or protective treatments
- Assist with machine polishing and paint correction
- Apply waxes, sealants, and protective coatings
- Clean and polish aircraft brightwork and metal surfaces
- Assist with interior refurbishment and appearance-related projects
- Prepare work areas, tools, equipment, and materials
- Maintain a clean and organized work environment
- Work carefully around aircraft paint, windows, antennas, control surfaces, interiors, and other sensitive components
What We’re Looking For
- Dependable and punctual
- Strong attention to detail
- Comfortable working with your hands
- Able to follow instructions and established procedures
- Careful around high-value customer property
- Comfortable working independently and with a small team
- Willing to learn aircraft-specific detailing techniques
- Professional around customers, airports, and hangar facilities
- Reliable transportation and the ability to drive to assigned job sites throughout Southeast Michigan
- Willingness to maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
Physical & Work Requirements
- Ability to stand, bend, kneel, reach, and work with cleaning equipment for extended periods
- Ability to lift, carry, and move 50 pounds or more as required for tools, equipment, and supplies, with or without reasonable accommodation
- Ability to load and unload detailing equipment, tools, and materials
- Ability to work from appropriate ladders, platforms, or lifts when required
- Ability to work in varying temperatures and hangar conditions
- Ability to safely operate and care for detailing equipment and tools
- Ability to work inside aircraft cabins and around confined interior spaces
Experience That Is Helpful
Not all of the following are required: automotive, marine, or aircraft detailing; machine polishing or paint correction; aircraft experience; leather or interior cleaning; upholstery or interior refurbishment; paint preparation; fiberglass work; ceramic coating application; metal polishing; or professional cleaning/restoration work.
Schedule
Both part-time and full-time applicants are welcome. Scheduling can vary depending on aircraft availability and project requirements. Applicants should provide their normal availability when applying.
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Application
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