Hazel Pawielski
Norfolk,VA
Summary
Disciplined U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) with extensive experience in flight deck operations, JP-5 fueling systems, damage control, and mission-critical readiness. Proven record of reliability, safety excellence, and rapid qualification progression in high-tempo, high-risk environments. Excels in teamwork, leadership, emergency response, and technical operations. Bringing military precision, adaptability, and strong work ethic to civilian aviation, logistics, or safety-focused roles.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) (ABF)
U.S. Navy
Norfolk, VA
11.2020 - Current
- Performed safe and efficient JP-5 fuel delivery, testing, quality assurance, and aircraft fueling support.
- Conducted damage control operations, emergency response drills, and firefighting readiness.
- Contributed to successful command-wide readiness evaluations through teamwork and high-performance execution.
- Trained junior personnel on equipment usage and safety protocols, enhancing team performance and knowledge.
- Conducted safety inspections of equipment and personnel, ensuring compliance with Navy regulations and standards.
- Analyzed workflow processes to identify inefficiencies, recommending solutions that improved overall operational effectiveness.
- Led diverse teams during high-pressure situations, fostering effective communication and collaboration across departments.
- Managed hazardous materials inventory in accordance with regulatory requirements while also ensuring proper storage/handling practices were followed.
- Interviewed and hired crew members and assigned watches or living quarters to crew members.
- Verified presence of cargo-handling gear, lifesaving equipment and dredging gear prior to departures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Colonial Forge High School
Stafford, VASkills
- Quality assurance
- Damage control expertise
- Fire safety systems management
- Safety compliance
- Routine maintenance of equipment
- Stock control expertise
- Emergency first response expertise
- Leadership development skills
- Efficient high-tempo execution
- Fuel Technician / Fuel Quality Inspector
- Aircraft ground handling expertise
- Crisis management skills
- Superior work ethic, discipline, and attention to detail
- Demonstrates exceptional fitness and professionalism
- Dedicated to mission success
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Analytical problem-solving/ thinking abilities
- Time management
- Proficient in managing multiple tasks
Certification
- 43520-B CH-1 301 Craftsman
- 43241-R-301 Maintenance Person
- 43241-R-302 Repair Parts / Supply Petty Officer
- 43241-R-306 Control Talker
- 3111 AFFF Operator (2023)
- 43119-N Basic Firefighting (2023)
- 43119-N Basic CBR Defense (2023)
- 43119-N Damage Control (2023)
- 43119-N Advanced CBR (2023)
- 323 Stretcher Bearer (2023)
- Air Department Flight Deck Physical (2024)
- 43410-R-104 ACBR Defense / Advanced First Aid
- 3119N-931 AFFF Transfer Station Operator
- SERE 100.2 Level A (2022)
Awards & Recognition
V-4 Grape of the Month – Outstanding JP-5 operational performance., Honorary Tailhooker Certificate – Recognized during arrested landing aboard CVN-77., Foundational Leader Development Course (FLDC) – Completed., Commended for military bearing, professionalism, and superior reliability.
Additional Training
- DOD Cyber Awareness Challenge
- Suicide Prevention Training
- Insider Threat Awareness
- SAPR
- Equal Opportunity Training
- Operational Risk Management
- Stress Management
- Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Fuels) Advanced Training
- Shipboard Aircraft Firefighting
- Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco Awareness
- Lifeskills Courses
- Total Courses Completed: 54+
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) (ABF)
U.S. Navy
11.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Colonial Forge High School