Aviation Detailing
No shortcuts.
Exceptional results.
Precision aircraft appearance care for owners, operators and flight departments who expect an exceptional standard of presentation.
Centennial Airport · Colorado
Precision
Professionalism
Colorado Based
Flexible Scheduling
The Standard Above.
Aircraft are valuable, highly engineered assets. Sterling Swan approaches aircraft appearance care methodically rather than treating an aircraft like a car — with precision, discretion and a standard of presentation built for private aviation.
Services
Scoped to your aircraft, not a menu of add-ons.
No Shortcuts
Every step matters.
Exceptional aircraft presentation is the result of a deliberate process. Sterling Swan approaches every aircraft methodically — from the initial assessment to the final inspection.
Assess
Every service begins with the aircraft itself. We review aircraft type, condition, surfaces, location and requested scope before work begins.
Prepare
The aircraft and service area are prepared before detailing begins. Access requirements, equipment, materials and service priorities are established before work starts.
Detail
The agreed service is performed methodically with attention to aircraft surfaces, cabin materials and presentation.
Inspect
Work is reviewed before completion. High-visibility areas, surfaces and the overall presentation are checked before the aircraft is released.
Present
The aircraft is returned clean, composed and presentation-ready.
No rushed work.
No careless shortcuts.
No compromise in presentation.
Sterling Aircraft Care
Consistent care. Consistent presentation.
A six-month scheduled aircraft appearance program built on 12 scheduled services — approximately one every two weeks — for owners who prefer consistent care over waiting until major cleaning is required.
Small Aircraft Care
Per aircraft / six months
- 12 scheduled services
- Approx. $458 per service
- Priority scheduling
- Aircraft service history
Fleet rate: 5+ qualifying aircraft at $4,950 per aircraft.
Medium Jet Care
Per aircraft / six months
- 12 scheduled services
- $950 per service
- Priority scheduling
- Aircraft service history
Fleet rate: 4+ qualifying jets at $10,260 per aircraft.
Large Jet Care
Per aircraft / six months
- 12 scheduled services
- From $1,700 per service
- Priority scheduling
- Aircraft service history
Fleet rate: 3+ qualifying large jets from $18,360 per aircraft. Large aircraft require verification before final pricing.
Sterling Priority
When the aircraft needs to be ready.
Short-notice appearance care for owners, operators and flight departments with changing schedules.
Standard Service
Published Rate
Standard published or quoted rate.
Priority Service
+30%
Same-day or next-day requests requiring priority scheduling.
After-Hours / On-Call
+50%
After-hours or disruptive short-notice service requests.
Subject to technician availability, airport access, aircraft location and service requirements. Priority and On-Call service is never automatically guaranteed.
Fleet
One standard. Across your fleet.
Sterling Swan Fleet Care provides coordinated aircraft appearance services designed around consistent presentation, organized scheduling and simplified fleet management for flight departments, charter operators and multi-aircraft owners.
- 5+ qualifying aircraft — 10% Fleet Rate (Small Aircraft)
- 4+ qualifying jets — 10% Fleet Rate (Medium Jets)
- 3+ qualifying jets — 10% Fleet Rate (Large Jets)
Initial Service Market
Centennial Airport & the Denver aviation market.
Sterling Swan's initial service area is Centennial Airport (KAPA) and the greater Denver, Colorado aviation market, with the ability to expand to additional Colorado airports as demand grows.
Gallery
Presentation, in detail.
About
Built around a higher standard.
The swan represents grace, precision and unmistakable presence. Sterling represents refinement, durability and a standard that should remain consistent. Together they represent the goal behind every service: clean, composed, distinguished.
FAQ
Common questions.
Sterling Swan works with private and business aircraft across Colorado, from single-pilot light aircraft to large-cabin business jets. Eligibility for a given service depends on aircraft type, size, condition and access, which is confirmed during the request review.
These categories are used to scope pricing and scheduling. Small aircraft generally includes light single- and twin-engine aircraft and very light jets. Medium jets covers typical midsize and super-midsize business jets. Large jets covers large-cabin and long-range aircraft. If you are unsure which category applies, select "Unsure" on the request form and Sterling Swan will confirm.
Sterling Wash starts at published rates by aircraft size. Sterling Interior and Sterling Complete are quoted per aircraft based on cabin configuration, materials and condition. Final pricing always depends on aircraft model, size, condition, location and requested scope.
Sterling Wash is a methodical exterior appearance service. Depending on the aircraft and scope selected, it may include exterior surface cleaning, leading-edge cleaning, bug removal, exterior window cleaning, exhaust residue removal, belly-area cleaning, landing-gear-area appearance cleaning, and a final exterior inspection.
Yes. Sterling Interior is a refined cabin appearance service covering seating, carpet, leather, cabinetry, trim, galley and lavatory areas, high-touch surfaces and final cabin presentation, scoped to the aircraft and its materials.
Sterling Aircraft Care is a six-month scheduled appearance program built around 12 service credits, roughly one every two weeks, rather than waiting until an aircraft needs a major cleaning. It includes priority scheduling and a maintained aircraft service history.