Ashley Pikowski
Plainfield
Summary
Focused Aviation Structural Mechanic with 8-year background supervising and performing daily and scheduled aircraft maintenance. Specialties include hydraulic systems, subsystems, structural repairs and inspections. Proficient in emergency response protocols and tool and equipment management and maintenance. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Office Manager
LAJ Construction Specialties
02.2025 - Current
- Administrative Support: Provided administrative assistance to senior staff, including filing, preparing reports, and scheduling meetings. Ensured that all office activities ran smoothly and efficiently.
- Client Communication: Served as a liaison between clients, contractors, and suppliers. Responded to client inquiries and facilitated communication to ensure timely project updates and resolution of issues.
- Project Coordination: Assisted in managing multiple construction projects by supporting project managers and field teams. Maintained project schedules, tracked deliverables, and ensured proper documentation of all phases of the project lifecycle.
- Data Entry & Documentation: Managed project documentation, including bids, proposals, purchase orders, change orders, and invoices. Ensured accuracy in record-keeping and facilitated smooth project transitions.
- Billing & Invoicing: Assisted in preparing and processing invoices, tracking payments, and ensuring financial records were updated accurately.
- Software Utilization: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), Procore, and other project management and accounting software used in the construction industry.
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Navy
01.2017 - 02.2025
- Completed complex repair jobs, demonstrating strong attention to detail and commitment to excellence in all aspects of aircraft maintenance work.
- Enhanced aircraft safety by performing thorough inspections and maintenance of structural components.
- Performed daily postflight, preflight and other periodic inspections.
- Increased team productivity by providing expert guidance and training to junior aviation mechanics.
- Streamlined communication between departments by serving as a liaison between the maintenance team and other key stakeholders involved in aircraft operations.
- Disassembled and inspected hydraulic systems and replaced worn components.
- Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively prioritizing tasks and working closely with other team members.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all maintenance activities, contributing to better record-keeping practices within the department.
- Implemented cost-saving measures by identifying opportunities to reuse or repurpose materials without compromising safety or quality standards.
- Serviced pressure accumulators, emergency air bottles, oleo struts, reservoirs and master brake cylinders.
- Performed daily flight line preflight and post-fight aircraft inspections of hydraulic systems and flight control surfaces.
- Removed corrosion and deposits on special surfaces and restored using manufacturers' protocols.
- Mentored new employees, helping them acclimate quickly to the work environment and develop essential skills for success in their roles as aviation structural mechanics.
- Assisted with aircraft and equipment transport and movement.
- Examined and tested aircraft parts, components and systems to verify airworthiness and functionality.
- Removed and installed aircraft subsystem assemblies such as engines, rotors, gearboxes, transmissions, and mechanical flight controls.
- Recorded maintenance actions in aircraft logbooks.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
Education
No Degree - Business
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, ILSkills
- Tool control management
- Hand-tool proficiency
- HAZMAT handling
- Aviation safety regulations
- Maintenance Documentation
- Aircraft inspections
- Corrosion Control Techniques
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Reliability
- Adaptability and Flexibility
Certification
- YELLOW BELT
- 1044 - AIRCRAFT MECHANIC- 3100 Hr APPRENTICESHIP
- MH60R- TIRE AND WHEEL (O-Level)
- CDQAR - 12C
- CDQAR - 120
- A/C PAINTER
Timeline
Assistant Office Manager
LAJ Construction Specialties
02.2025 - Current
Aviation Structural Mechanic
Navy
01.2017 - 02.2025
No Degree - Business
College of DuPage
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