A professional aircraft detailing service is more than a wash and a vacuum. The best vendors work from a checklist, document their work, and leave behind a record that proves what was done. Below is the checklist you should expect — if your vendor skips items, ask why.
Interior checklist
Cabin
- All horizontal and vertical cabin surfaces wiped down.
- Trash removed from cabin, galley, and lavatory.
- Seats cleaned, conditioned (leather), and seatbelts arranged neatly.
- Seat pockets, cup holders, and side ledges emptied and cleaned.
- Carpet and runners vacuumed in multiple directions.
- Window panels wiped free of fingerprints and smudges.
- Drink rails, tray tables, hinges, and plated hardware polished.
Galley
- Countertops and cabinets wiped and sanitized.
- Inside of drawers and storage cleaned.
- Appliances (coffee maker, warming oven) cleaned.
- Sink and fixtures polished.
Lavatory
- Seat, sink, and surrounding areas disinfected.
- Mirror cleaned; fixtures polished.
- Restock check on supplies (vendor reports levels).
Cockpit
- Dust wiped from panels, instruments, and seating.
- Cockpit carpet vacuumed (where applicable).
- Glass cleaning with appropriate products.
Exterior checklist
- Windshield and windows cleaned for clear visibility.
- Bugs and debris removed from nose, wings, and leading edges.
- Engine inlets and main entry door area cleaned.
- Entry steps tidied; handrails and high-touch areas wiped.
- Full fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, and stabilizers washed.
- Belly, landing gear, and engine cowl areas degreased as needed.
- Uniform finish — any streaks, swirls, or missed spots corrected before walk-away.
- Visible paint, panel, or static discharge issues noted for operator.
Documentation you should receive
- Completion timestamp — when work started and ended.
- Services performed record — tied to tail number and stored in your service history.
- Before/after photos — mandatory for any visible soil or damage found during service.
- Condition notes — any issues the vendor flagged (paint chips, missing trim, etc.).
- Proof-of-service — a completion record you can forward to an insurer or buyer.
Jetaxia bundles all of the above into the booking record automatically. Every service your vendor performs through the platform is timestamped, photo-documented, and attached to your aircraft's service history.
FAQ
What should be included in a full interior detail?
A full interior detail covers all cabin surfaces, seat conditioning, lavatory disinfection, galley cleaning, window cleaning, carpet vacuuming, cockpit dusting, and polishing of drink rails, tray tables, and plated hardware.
What does a proper exterior wash include?
A proper aircraft exterior wash covers the fuselage, wings, tail surfaces, stabilizers, leading edges, engine inlets, landing gear, and belly. It should include bug removal, degreasing, windshield cleaning, and a final inspection for paint or panel damage.
What documentation should I receive after service?
You should receive a completion timestamp, photos of work performed (before/after for obvious soil or damage), a services-performed record that ties to your aircraft, and any condition notes the vendor flagged during service.
How long does a full interior and exterior detail take?
A full interior and exterior on a midsize jet typically runs 6-10 hours, depending on aircraft size, soil level, and the team size the vendor deploys. Add more time for brightwork or ceramic coating.
Want this level of rigor on every service? Book a detailing service with a vetted Jetaxia vendor.