Ms. Brianna Pavkovich

Education

• Associate of Specialized Technology, Aviation, Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, March 2012
• Associate of Applied Science, Entrepreneurship, Pennsylvania Highlands Community College, May 2023

Biography

Brianna Pavkovich is a pioneering force in aviation, recognized for her leadership and expertise in aviation maintenance. With an extensive career spanning over a decade, Brianna has been appointed as the Director of the Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program at Saint Francis University. In this role, she has spearheaded the development of our cutting-edge AMT program. Her efforts involve forging strategic partnerships with airlines, Fixed-Base Operator (FBO) partners, and government entities to create robust pathways for students to acquire marketable skills and enter the aviation workforce.

Brianna's journey in aviation began with an Associates in Specialized Technology, Aeronautics from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics in West Mifflin, PA, which she completed in March 2012. Furthering her education, she earned an Associates of Applied Science in Entrepreneurship from Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Johnstown, PA, in May 2023. Her academic excellence has been consistently recognized, earning her a place on the 2023 All PA Academic Team and honors from Phi Theta Kappa for her leadership and academic achievements.

Throughout her career, Brianna has demonstrated remarkable expertise and leadership. As an Aircraft Mechanic at Republic Airways in Pittsburgh since February 2020, she has maintained exceptional performance and taken on leadership roles within the hangar and during travel for aircraft repairs. Her tenure at Republic Airways also included a pivotal role as Maintenance Controller from November 2016 to February 2020, where she managed a company-wide pool of maintenance employees and contributed to the development of an aircraft fault recognition and maintenance forecasting system.

Brianna's experience also includes her time as an Aircraft Mechanic with Express Jet in Cleveland, OH, and Denver, CO, from June 2013 to January 2015, where she led maintenance operations to ensure timely flight departures. Earlier in her career, she worked as a Chemical Mechanical Planarization Fab Technician at Micron Technologies in Manassas, VA, from March 2012 to June 2013, leading safety audits and emergency response teams.

Brianna's commitment to her field is further exemplified by her volunteer work with the Veterans Leadership Program in Johnstown, PA, and the Butler County Humane Society. She holds an Airframe & Powerplant Certificate from the FAA, earned in 2012, underscoring her technical qualifications and dedication to aviation maintenance.

Brianna Pavkovich’s career is a testament to her dedication and expertise in aviation maintenance, making her a leading figure and role model in this field. Her leadership at Saint Francis University promises to elevate the standards and opportunities for future aviation maintenance professionals.

Oversight for Curriculum Creation

General

• Mathematics  

• Physics for Aviation

• Aircraft Drawings  

• Weight and Balance  

• Cleaning and Corrosion Control  

• Aircraft Materials, Hardware and Processes  

• Fluid Lines and Fittings  

• Fundamentals of Electricity and Electronics  

• Human Factors  

• Ground Operations and Servicing  

• Regulations, Maintenance Forms, Records and Publications  

• Inspection Concepts and Techniques  

Airframe I 

• Landing Gear Systems  
• Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
• Aircraft Fuel Systems
• Airframe Inspections
• Metallic Structures
• Flight Controls  

Airframe II 

• Aircraft Electrical Systems

• Communications/Navigation Systems

• Aircraft Instrument Systems

• Environmental Systems

• Non-Metallic Structures

• Water and Waste Systems

• Ice and Rain Control Systems

• Rotorcraft Fundamentals

• Airframe Fire Protection Systems  

Powerplant I 

• Reciprocating Engines
• Turbine Engines
• Engine Inspection
• Propellers
• Engine Electrical Systems
• Engine Instrument Systems  

Powerplant II 

• Ignition and Starting Systems
• Engine Fire Protection Systems
• Engine Fuel and Fuel Metering Systems
• Lubrication Systems
• Reciprocating Engine Induction and Cooling Systems
• Turbine Engine Air Systems
• Engine Exhaust and Reverser Systems