Shops and Labs
The equipment used for PIA students’ practical training exceeds a value of $20,000,000. The shops and labs that have been designed for the Aviation and Technology Programs include equipment and facilities such as:- Reciprocating and turbine engines
- Airplanes, jets, and helicopters
- Electrical equipment
- Electronic equipment, including oscilloscopes
- Industry-grade instruments and controls
- Trainers designed for troubleshooting
- Communication and navigation equipment
- Avionics components
- Radio transmitters and receivers
- Welding equipment
- Composite fabrication and repair shop
- Sheet metal repair and fabrication shop
- Hydraulic and pneumatic shop
- Computer lab
- Hangar and shop computer stations
The school also maintains tool rooms that contain the precision and specialty tools needed to perform work on airworthy aircraft, powerplants, and electro-mechanical equipment.
PIA encourages prospective students to tour the school’s classrooms and laboratories, as we strive to offer a superior hands-on learning experience.
