Allen Aviation Detailing

Allen Aviation Detailing is a family owned and operated aircraft detailing business in Melbourne, Australia. It started in 1998 looking after light aircraft such as Piper Warriors and Cessna 152 and 172 models at Tyabb, Moorabbin and Essendon airports. As demand grew, it moved on to corporate jets and now also works on aircraft as large as the Airbus A319 at Essendon and Tullamarine. The business is fully mobile, so the team detail the aircraft on site where it is parked.

Interior detailing

• Full interior detailing and vacuuming, including woodwork, windows, cockpits, ovens, microwaves and lavatories
• Leather seat cleaning and conditioning
• Carpet cleaning, shampooing and spot stain removal
• Pen ink stain removal
• Minor woodwork scratch repair and removal

Exterior detailing

• Full exterior washing and detailing, including belly, wheel wells and landing gear
• Aircraft polishing and paint protection
• Bright work polishing and protection
• De-icing boot protection
• Window scratch removal and polishing, including perspex

Aircraft types

The company works on ultralight aircraft, helicopters and fixed wing aircraft. Business jets named on its site include the Learjet, Challenger 604, Gulfstream G450 and G650, and Global Express and Global 6000 models.

Working with engineers and operators

Over the years the team has built working relationships with aircraft engineering companies and fixed base operators. While cleaning, it reports safety related findings it notices, such as loose bolts or screws, worn tyres and deformed holes or pitot tubes.

Company facts

• Operations began in 1998
• Mobile service covering Moorabbin, Essendon, Tullamarine, Tyabb, Tooradin and Lilydale airports
• Operates as Allen Aviation Detailing Pty Ltd