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Rosie the Riveter with Aviation Ties Sends Masks to PIA
PIA Myrtle Beach requested and received a shipment of masks, created by non-other than "Rosie the Riveter". 94-year-old Mae Krier, a Pennsylvania native, sent a shipment of red polka dot masks and hair ties mirroring the "We Can Do It!" poster of WWII. Krier left home at 17 to work...
PIA Staff Participate in PAART Pet Food Distribution
Several PIA staff members and their families participated in the Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team's (PAART) Pet Food Distribution held on April 24, 2020. The event, held in the parking lot of the Allegheny County Airport, provided over 1,000 bags of pet food to families impacted by COVID-19.Jason Pfarr,...
David Koehler Honored with Safety Award
PIA Pittsburgh Instructor David Koehler was honored at the end of February with PIA's first-ever Safety Award. Mr. Koehler has been a long time member of PIA's Safety Committee and has played an integral role in First Aid Kit management within the organization. Throughout his career at PIA, he...
United Airlines Sponsoring Youngstown Team at AMC
Team PIA Youngstown will be traveling to the Aerospace Maintenance Competition for the third year in a row this year, made possible in part by a generous donation by United Airlines.United Airlines has taken a special interest in the Youngstown AMC Team after their first year in the competition. ...
PIA Hosts Open House Event
All four campuses of the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics held Open House Events on Saturday, February 22nd. Various news sources covered the events, focusing on the industries need for aviation technicians and PIA's students helping to fill that need. PIA's Open Houses also hosted several industry partners, available to discuss...Career Fair – Pittsburgh Campus 2020
PIA Pittsburgh hosted its annual Career Fair on Wednesday, February 19th. Over 30 organizations were available for soon-to-be graduates and current students to meet with. As the aviation industry continues to seek qualified individuals to fill technician roles, airlines and aviation companies dominated the fair and discussed employment opportunities...
Lieutenant Governor Visits PIA Myrtle Beach
On Tuesday, February 11th, PIA Myrtle Beach hosted South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette. The visit was featured on WMBF News, which included meetings with PIA Administrators, a tour of the campus facilities, and interactions with current students as they worked in their shop classes. Representatives from Piedmont Airlines...PIA Alumni – Ryan Sedletzeck
Ryan Sedletzeck discusses his longtime passion for aviation and the future goals he has set for himself. Pittsburgh Campus, AMT Program, 2020 Continuing Education: Purdue University, Aeronautical Engineering Technology