Ep 345 Professional Aircraft Detailing with Chris Hibben and JetGlow Aviation
Ready 4 Pushback
Nik Fialka
5.0 • 797 Ratings
🗓️ 4 May 2026
⏱️ 41 minutes
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Summary
Former Navy and Air Force combat photographer Chris Hibben joins Nik to discuss how his unique aviation background led him to create JetGlow Aviation, an aircraft detailing company based in Oshkosh, WI. Chris explains why aircraft paint, brightwork, and interiors are more than cosmetic – they're part of a critical condition management system that can influence performance, fuel efficiency, perceived safety, and resale value.
He shares expert insight on proper washing and polishing techniques, common mistakes that can damage aircraft surfaces, and why often-overlooked details like landing gear wells and cabin leather matter to both owners and clients. If you have an aircraft needing first-class detailing, visit www.jetglowaviation.com and use the special discount code "R4P" for 10% off.
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| 0:00.0 | Hey, pilot. Welcome to Ready for Pushback. I'm Nick Fialca. You found it. Here we are. We're ready to rock and roll. |
| 0:08.7 | And today I am talking with a longtime friend of mine. His name is Chris Hibben. He spent 34 years in the military, which is just a couple days, isn't it? It just comes and it goes. He also has been a |
| 0:22.7 | lifelong pilot. He lives up in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, which sounds so, so fun. And he's also the |
| 0:29.5 | owner of a detailing company called JetGlow. And I wanted to bring him on because I have never |
| 0:36.6 | talked about aircraft detailing and the systems in place and how these systems manage, you know, the performance of your aircraft and how it does. |
| 0:48.1 | So it's so interesting. |
| 0:51.2 | It's just like a deep dive into something I never, ever thought about. |
| 0:54.4 | And I just thought everybody would like to have a second to hear about how legit Jack Glow is and what Chris does with his company. |
| 1:03.7 | And so here it is, all right? So sit back. Relax. Let's get ready for pushback. |
| 1:11.2 | It all started as a spark. Relax. Let's get ready for pushback. It all started as a spark. |
| 1:14.6 | Maybe it was the sound of jets racing across the sky. |
| 1:18.7 | Or the feeling of your heart racing as you watch Crop Duster flying low and slow. |
| 1:25.1 | Even then, you knew you were meant to fly. |
| 1:29.2 | For pilots, it's more than just a job. |
| 1:31.8 | It's a calling. |
| 1:33.8 | The early mornings, the long hours, the relentless training. |
| 1:38.0 | You didn't do it for the money. |
| 1:39.7 | You did it for that moment. |
| 1:41.7 | That moment when the wheels lift off and the earth falls away beneath you. |
| 1:46.0 | But flying is just the beginning. The journey to your dream job takes more than just skill in the sky. |
| 1:52.0 | It takes strategy on the ground and a lifetime of learning. |
| 1:56.0 | Most pilots don't understand what career opportunities are available in the world of aviation. |
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