A lightning strike protection (LSP) apparatus includes a first layer of fiber glass. The LSP apparatus also includes a second layer positioned on the first layer. The second layer includes carbon nanotubes (CNT). The LSP apparatus also includes a third layer positioned on the second layer. The third layer includes a surfacer. The LSP apparatus also includes a fourth layer positioned on the third layer. The fourth layer also includes the fiber glass. The LSP apparatus also includes a fifth layer positioned on the fourth layer. The fifth layer includes a primer. The LSP apparatus also includes a sixth layer positioned on the fifth layer. The sixth layer includes an outer surface material.