Your Aviation Technician Training at PIA
Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics offers a hands-on training environment that prepares students to enter the aviation industry. PIA graduates have found in demand career opportunities that allow them to ensure the safety of millions of aircraft passengers each year.
Aviation technicians provide critical support to the aviation industry. Aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) work on turbine engines, metallic structures, composite materials, and other systems that ensure the safety of millions of passengers each year. Aviation electronic technicians (AET), also known as avionics technicians, diagnose, repair, and maintain the systems designed to keep a plane flying safely and accurately.
Individuals who enjoy working with their hands, troubleshooting, and solving problems can make great aviation technicians. PIA graduates have found careers in many different aviation sectors including cargo, space, unmanned aircraft, medical transport, aircraft manufacturing, and more.