Admissions
The admissions staff at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) is prepared to guide you through each step of the admissions process. From class start dates to entrance requirements and student housing, the admissions staff has the information you need to begin your aviation technician training.
PIA strives to offer the best aviation and technical training in the country, and we are confident that you will be satisfied with the education you receive and the career opportunities that are available to you.
Admissions department hours are generally Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If there is a more convenient time for you to speak with our staff or tour our facility, we will be happy to accommodate your schedule.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR AVIATION TRAINING
VISITING PIA
Applicants for admission to PIA’s School of Specialized Technology are required to visit the school for a personal interview and a tour of the school’s facilities prior to beginning classes. The tour and personal interview are conducted by a qualified Admissions Representative and are intended to give the prospective student an understanding of the following:
— Program Options —
— Admission Policies —
— Tuition & Fees —
— PIA’s Learning Environment —
— Program Goals and Outcomes —
— Academic Assistance —
— Graduate Placement Statistics —
Visitors are encouraged to ask questions, so that they can make informed decisions concerning the career fields presented, costs, and methods of payment.
The Individualized Attention You Deserve
– PIA Admissions Department

Hagerstown Campus
Barbara Martin
Admissions Representative
Myrtle Beach Campus
Dana Smith
Admissions Representative
Youngstown Campus
Lori Fine
Admissions Representative
PIA FUNDING PROGRAMS
PIA Memorial Scholarship
10 Memorial Scholarships are awarded each year in the amount of $2,000 each.
Offered at all campuses.
This scholarship is funded by private donors and annual fundraising events.
PIA Institutional Match Grant
36 Institutional Match Grant awards available each year limited to up to $1,000 per term.
Offered at all campuses.
Awards are applied to the recipient’s tuition account for the term.