Aircraft Detailer
Job Profile:
Vista is the world’s leading global business aviation company, providing worldwide business flight services through its network of subsidiaries and a team of over 4,000 experts. A global group headquartered in Dubai, Vista integrates a unique portfolio of companies to offer asset-free services that cover all key aspects of business aviation, including guaranteed and on-demand global flight coverage, subscription and membership solutions, and trading and management services.
A career at Vista means stepping into an environment where you’re trusted with real autonomy and responsibility from day one. Whether you're keeping our aircraft airworthy, flying our clients across the globe, or working in one of our corporate teams, you’ll move fast, deliver impact quickly, and grow through hands‑on learning and close collaboration within a supportive global community.You’ll play an active role in shaping a transforming organization by improving processes, challenging norms, and driving meaningful change. And throughout, you’ll take pride in making the impossible possible for a worldwide client base. Together you’ll build something extraordinary alongside colleagues who navigate challenges together, celebrate progress, and consistently raise the bar.
As an Aircraft Detailer at Vista Aircraft Maintenance Farnborough (VAMF), you will play a key role in maintaining the highest standards of aircraft presentation. This position is responsible for delivering thorough and professional detailing services that enhance both the aesthetic and operational performance of aircraft.From interior deep cleans to exterior polishing and brightwork, your work will directly contribute to passenger satisfaction and aircraft efficiency.
You will be expected to work with precision, follow safety protocols, and uphold company standards while using specialized equipment and techniques. This role requires a strong attention to detail, good time management, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team in a dynamic hangar environment.
Your Responsibilities:
- Responsible for providing a thorough, efficient and professional detailing service including but not limited to light aircraft interior cleaning, deep aircraft interior cleaning, leather cleaning and reconditioning, carpet extraction, cleaning and spot removal, brightwork polishing and finishing, and aircraft paint restoration, polishing and cutting back.
Interior Detail – cabin area – clean seats, windows, window shades, seat frames, seating trays, personal monitors, cup holders, vacuum under seating area and centre aisle.
Exterior Detail – clean exterior passenger fuselage entrance way and window, clean wings, flaps and leading edge, clean rear fuselage, stabilizer and elevators, clean front fuselage and cockpit windshields, clean landing gear, gear compartment and engine rear thrust reverser area.
Bright Work – able to use orbital machining buffer after training, polish and shine all leading edges and metallic surfaces.
Cutting back – scratch removal and corrosion removal.- Must become familiar with various aircraft and the detailing requirements of each.
- Responsible for the correct use and care of company equipment.
- Must work in accordance with all company policies, procedures and processes - always giving special consideration to health & safety.
- Must ensure that working area and hangar is left clean, tidy and safe post any detailing activities.
- Any other task in line with the role as required by VAMF in order to provide a full and efficient aircraft detailing service.
Required Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:
Essential:
- Full, clean UK driving license.
- High attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
- Able to work well as part of a team.
- Good Time Management skills.
- Awareness and understanding of health and safety in the workplace and individual responsibilities in this regard.
Desirable:
- PC Literate to enable use of Microsoft Office to a basic level.
- Knowledge of ‘Human Factors’, human performance and limitations.
- Able to understand work orders, work cards and refer to and use applicable maintenance data.