Careers
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If there is one thing that stands out about PIA’s Aviation and Technology programs, it is the wide array of career opportunities available to the programs’ graduates. PIA graduates are often described as having “transferable skills.” That is, they possess the technical background to pursue careers in a variety of industries.So what can you do with a PIA education? Below are some examples of positions held by PIA graduates. For more information, log on to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics website, which provides descriptions for hundreds of specific jobs.
Aviation Maintenance Technology graduates are working as:
- Aircraft Mechanics/Airframe and Powerplant (A&P) Technicians/Aviation Maintenance Technicians
- Flight Line Mechanics/Line Maintenance Technicians
- Ground Service Equipment Technicians
- Aviation Inspectors/Investigators
- Crew Chiefs
Graduates of the Aviation Maintenance Technology program and the Mechanical Systems Technology program are qualified for jobs as:
- Sheet Metal Workers/Fabricators/Structural Assemblers
- Machine Repairers/Industrial Mechanics
- Electro-mechanical Technicians
- Hydraulics Mechanics
- Field Service Technicians
Aviation Electronics Technology program graduates are qualified for positions as:
- Avionics Technicians/Aviation Electronics Repairers
- Bench Electricians/Component Electricians
Aviation Electronics Technology and Electronic Systems Technology graduates are qualified for the following positions:
- Electrical Assemblers
- Electronics Technicians
- Signalmen
- Electro-mechanical Technicians
- Radar Technicians
