From touch down to take off, your airport and FBO are leaving lasting impressions on the pilots and passengers who pass through your airspace. One of the smallest investments you can make may prove to bring the largest benefit. We’re talking about cleaning and painting your fuel tanks and refuelers. We have five reasons to put that task on the top of your to-do list.
First (and Last) Impressions Count
What’s the first thought that goes through a pilot’s mind when he encounters your dirty fuel tanks? If the outside isn’t clean, what does that say about the inside? First impressions matter, and so do the last ones. Chances are your tanks and refuelers may be both the first and last part of your airport a pilot sees. Is a dirty tank or truck really the image you want them to take away?
Reduce Downtime
Cleaned tanks and trucks are just part of routine maintenance. Tackling these jobs allows you to identify and correct potential problems before they require downtime for your equipment, saving you time and money. If you’re planning to complete some of your trucks’ maintenance yourself, check out these forms to track the work.
Safety First
Dirty and scratched tanks and refuelers increase the chance fuel decals won’t be easily identifiable. Misfuelling is one of the most common causes of failure in the air or near misses on the ground. Cleaning and inspecting your trucks and tanks regularly allows the replacement of decals which may be life-saving for a pilot. It allows better branding for your fuel tanks which means that the last impression you make a pilot before they take off is a good one.
Morale Booster
Your clean tanks and refuelers aren’t just for the pilots and passengers who drop into your airport then leave again, it’s for your employees who work with this equipment every day. Happy employees translate to better work which leaves a more upbeat impression on people outside your company. Clean equipment reminds your staff that you value your company and the impression it makes on people. You’ll often find your staff taking better care of your equipment (which means it lasts longer) and saying positive things about your company.
Time Saver
You’re convinced cleaning your tanks and fuel trucks is worth the effort, but who’s going to do it? If you don’t hire a professional, you’re relying on your own time or your employees to do it. Chances are you are all busy with other work and giving the cleaning job the attention it deserves gets pushed to the bottom of the list. At Rebel Services, we’re dedicated to giving your tanks and refuelers the TLC they need. We’ve cleaned and painted hundreds of tanks. It’s more than a little soap, water, and elbow grease, and our team is up to the task. Schedule your tank or refueler cleaning and/or painting today by calling us at 662-512-0219.
