Joseph Pettinato

Aviation Student · Private Pilot · The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH · Lake Ariel, PA 570-832-1924 [email protected] jpettinato.xyz linkedin.com/in/jpettinato

Objective & Career Goals

Private pilot with 86.2 hours, majoring in Aviation on Ohio State's Professional Pilot track, working toward a career flying for the airlines after graduation. Seeking aviation internships and campus roles that build on flight experience, elected leadership, and hands-on technical work.

Education

The Ohio State University — Columbus, OH

Expected May 2030

B.S. Aviation, College of Engineering · Professional Pilot Track

•Provost Scholarship and National Buckeye Scholarship recipient

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University — accelerated summer program; earned Private Pilot Certificate

Jun – Aug 2025

Wallenpaupack Area High School — Summa Cum Laude, top decile of class

Graduated Jun 2026

Flight Experience & Certificates

Certificate

Private Pilot Certificate, Airplane Single-Engine Land · 86.2 hours logged

Aircraft Flown

Cessna 172 · Piper Warrior · Piper Cub

In Progress

Continuing flight training at Ohio State, building toward the next rating

Leadership & Involvement

Member — OSU Flight Team; E6B Computer Accuracy and Preflight Inspection events

Aug 2026 – Present

Member — Buckeye Space Launch Initiative; Contributor to the Liquids and Testing teams – verified safety practices and helped lead hydrostatic testing for the fuel and liquid oxygen lines on BSLI's Prometheus engine test stand

Aug 2026 – Present

Vice President — EAA Chapter 283; plan chapter events, run monthly meetings, and lead the chapter's FFP Super Koala aircraft build

Aug 2026 – Present

Contributor, Aviation Program — Wallenpaupack Area HS; helped establish the program with its founding instructor — shaped curriculum, planned trips, and built the flight simulators used in class; spoke on local radio and news to promote fundraising

High School

President, Executive Council — led school-wide student government

High School

Founder, Aevidum Chapter — student-led mental health initiative

High School

Executive Council — National Honor Society, school chapter

High School

Work Experience

Maintenance — Wallenpaupack Lake Estates

Feb 2026 – Present

•Maintain buildings, facilities, and grounds across a private development; run marina operations — dock walkways, seasonal dock relocation, and anchor and hardware repair

Lifeguard — Wallenpaupack Lake Estates

May 2023 – Present

•Guard three community pools; Red Cross certified in Lifeguarding (Deep Water), CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers, and First Aid

Awards & Honors

Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America Troop 102

AP Scholar with Distinction

OSU Provost Scholarship

OSU National Buckeye Scholar

High Honors Award, all eligible years

Wallenpaupack Medical Foundation Scholarship

School Board academic recognition

Skills

Programming

Python · C++ · MATLAB/Simulink · JavaScript · HTML/CSS

Design & Fabrication

Autodesk Fusion 360 · 3D printing · Metal Working

Software

VS Code · Microsoft Office · Google Workspace · MATLAB

Relevant Coursework

Private Pilot Ground · Aviation Communication