Daniel Pitiger
Chesapeake
Summary
U.S. Navy veteran with 5 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, structural repair, fabrication, inspections, and equipment operation. Skilled in mechanical repair, corrosion control, sheet metal work, troubleshooting, and safe use of hand and power tools. Experienced leader with a strong background in safety, quality control, and material accountability. Seeking part-time work in lumber, warehouse, freight, manufacturing, or skilled trades.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2022 - Current
- Performed structural maintenance, repairs, inspections, and corrosion control on FA-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft.
- Maintained aircraft flight control systems, structural components, and Aerial Refueling Store (ARS) pods.
- Performed sheet metal repair, fabrication, riveting, drilling, grinding, hydraulic maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Used hand tools, power tools, pneumatic tools, torque tools, and precision measuring equipment.
- Qualified Collateral Duty Inspector (CDI), inspecting maintenance actions for quality and safety compliance.
- Served as Work Center Supervisor, leading and training 3 sailors.
- Managed tool accountability as Tool Control Coordinator and supported HAZMAT safety requirements.
- Maintained an active Secret Security Clearance.
Cattle Farm Hand
Tensen Farms
Lyme, NH
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Managed operation Case brand tractors and agricultural equipment to enhance field productivity.
- Assisted with raking and bailing of hay. Supported hay operations through effective livestock care and routine maintenance. Performed general maintenance tasks to ensure farm equipment remains operational.
- Loaded and moved materials while working safely in physically demanding environments.
- Cultivated a robust work ethic characterized by reliability and independence.
Education
High School -
Hanover High School
Hanover, NH05-2021
High School Diploma -
Hartford Area Career And Technology Center
Hartford, VT05-2021
Skills
- Welding & Fabrication
- Sheet Metal Repair
- Mechanical Maintenance
- Equipment Operation
- Corrosion Control
- Hydraulic Systems
- Quality Inspections
- Safety Compliance
- Material Handling
- Tool & Inventory Control
- Blueprint Reading
- Hand & Power Tools
- Team Leadership
- Tractor Operation
Accomplishments
- Aviation Structural Mechanic Journeyman
- Aviation Structural Mechanic Apprentice
- Work Center Supervisor
- Tool Control Coordinator
- HAZMAT Coordinator
- Aircraft Painter Certification
- Presidential Unit Citation
- Navy Good Conduct Medal
Certification
Aircraft Paint and Final Finish
Aviation Structural Mechanic Apprentice
Aviation Structural Mechanic Journeyman
Air Refueling Store Repair Technician
Qualified Collateral Duty Inspector
Active Secret Clearance
Timeline
Aviation Structural Mechanic
United States Navy
06.2022 - Current
Cattle Farm Hand
Tensen Farms
01.2014 - 01.2019
High School -
Hanover High School
High School Diploma -
Hartford Area Career And Technology Center