Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania · Columbus, Ohio
The Ohio State University · Aviation · Class of 2030
Joseph
Pettinato
Aviation student at The Ohio State University working toward a career as a commercial pilot — building new aviation experiences and passing them on to the next generation of pilots.
Academic Record
Education
The Ohio State University
- Professional Pilot track
- OSU Provost Scholarship & National Buckeye Scholarship recipient
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
- Accelerated summer program
- Earned Private Pilot Certificate
Wallenpaupack Area High School
- Summa Cum Laude
- Top decile of graduating class
Training & Ratings
Flight Training & Certificates
Private Pilot Certificate
Earned through an accelerated summer program at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Continuing flight training through The Ohio State University's Professional Pilot program, building toward the next rating.
Roles & Involvement
Leadership & Involvement
Order is provisional — to be sequenced once exact dates are locked in.
Vice President
EAA Chapter 283Elected chapter Vice President. Plans chapter events, runs monthly meetings, and leads the wiring work on the chapter's FFP Super Koala build.
Contributor, Aviation Program
Wallenpaupack Area High SchoolHelped establish the school's aviation program alongside the instructor who founded it — contributing to curriculum and coursework design, planning trips, and building the flight simulators used in class.
Founder
Aevidum Chapter, Wallenpaupack Area High SchoolBrought a chapter of Aevidum, a student-led mental health initiative, to the school and established the traditions and structure that carry the chapter forward.
President, Executive Council
Wallenpaupack Area High SchoolLed the school-wide student government as president of the Executive Council.
Executive Council Member
National Honor Society, Wallenpaupack Area High School ChapterServed on the chapter's executive council.
Eagle Scout
Boy Scout Troop 102Capstone project: renovated and fully catalogued the church library — repaired walls and shelving, repainted the space, and indexed the collection so the congregation could find and access what was there.
Alpha Eta Rho & Rocketry Launch Initiative
The Ohio State UniversityPlanning to join Alpha Eta Rho and OSU's rocketry launch initiative.
Recognition
Awards & Honors
OSU Provost Scholarship
Merit-based award for incoming freshmen at The Ohio State University.
OSU National Buckeye Scholar
Competitive merit scholarship for out-of-state admits.
AP Scholar with Distinction
College Board recognition for exam performance across multiple AP courses.
High Honors Award
Earned every year it was eligible to be awarded, high school.
Wallenpaupack Medical Foundation Scholarship
Awarded for the highest GPA across all science coursework.
School Board Recognition
Recognized at a Wallenpaupack Area School Board meeting for academic achievement.
Public Relations
Media & Press
Local Radio Features
Appeared on local radio to promote fundraising events for the Wallenpaupack Area High School aviation program.
News Coverage of the Aviation Program
Featured on local news outlets, providing information and insight into the high school's aviation program.
Work
Experience
Lifeguard
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates- Lifeguards across all three community pools
- Red Cross certified: Lifeguarding (Including Deep Water) with CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers and First Aid
Maintenance
Wallenpaupack Lake Estates- General maintenance and repair of development buildings, facilities, and properties
- Marina operations — adjusting dock walkways, relocating docks with lake-level changes, and repairing anchors and docks
- Landscaping, groundskeeping, and small construction
Toolkit
Skills
Programming
Design & Fabrication
Tools & Software
Builds & Projects
Portfolio
FFP Super Koala
Building an FFP Super Koala alongside EAA Chapter 283, leading the wiring work as chapter Vice President.
Nearly complete — a handful of minor technical items remain, along with the legal steps to get it airworthy.
Thrust Vectored Rocket
A rocket designed to launch and land without parachutes or fins, relying entirely on a thrust vectoring system to maintain stability and execute a propulsive landing — with all flight computations handled in real time by onboard equipment.
Get In Touch
Let's connect.
Open to conversations about aviation, leadership, or anything in between.