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.

Since its doors were first opened in 1929, PIA has taken pride in the quality of its education programs and the successes of its graduates. Regardless of the program, a PIA education emphasizes hands-on learning. Qualified faculty members strive to present thorough and thoughtful instruction as they blend their practical experiences with new information and techniques that help students succeed in the aviation industry and beyond. Our career services department maintains great relationships with industry employers and continues to introduce students to exciting opportunities.

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PIA’s technology PROGRAMS

Aviation Maintenance
Technology (AMT)

21 Month – AST Degree
2,478 Clock Hours

Pittsburgh Campus

16 Month – Diploma/Certificate
1,900 Clock Hours

Hagerstown, Myrtle Beach &
Youngstown Campuses

This program prepares students to take the
FAA Airframe and Powerplant (A&P)
Certification Exams

Aviation Electronics
Technology (AET)

21 Month – AST Degree
2,478 Clock Hours

Pittsburgh Campus

This program prepares students for the
National Center for Aerospace &
Transportation Technologies (NCATT)
Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Certification

UNDERSTANDING YOUR AVIATION TRAINING

Aviation technicians are in high demand due to the industry shortage caused by current technicians reaching retirement age and less people pursuing careers in technical trade. Those positions need to be filled by well trained, safety focused aviation technicians.

Technological advancements continue to create more opportunity within the aviation industry. The projected growth for aviation technician positions is 11% by 2030, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

No previous training or experience is required for you to find your purpose at PIA. Review our admission requirements to learn more.

The training at PIA emphasizes hands-on learning through projects that mirror the work students may complete as aviation technicians.

Skilled faculty present thorough instruction as they blend their practical experience with new information and techniques.

The length of your aviation technician training depends on your program of choice and training location. PIA’s mission is to provide high quality training in a short amount of time. Click here to view our training options and locations.

The cost of your aviation technician training depends on your program of choice and training location. Click here to view our training options and locations.

Financial aid is available to those who qualify. Review our financial aid page for more details.

Aviation technicians have dynamic opportunities which include commercial aviation, medical transport, military, space and much more. An aviation technician is essential to every flight. As an aviation technician, you will be part of a team of technicians who make the aircraft safe for passengers and crew.

Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics (PIA) graduates have found exciting careers that allow them to work with their hands and solve problems every day. Are you ready to find your purpose at PIA?

YOUR AVIATION TECHNICIAN TRAINING STARTS HERE!

Step inside and see the hangars and shops where your career as an aviation technician takes flight.

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HIGH SCHOOL

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ADULT

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MILITARY

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TRANSFER

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INTERNATIONAL

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PIA’s AVIATION TECHNICIAN CAREER READINESS QUIZ

Discover your social style and skills, as well as the training and roles that fit you best.
You’ll receive a customized report after taking the online quiz.

ADMISSIONS
REQUIREMENTS

To be admitted to PIA, you must:

  • Possess a High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalency
  • Be at least 16 1/2 years of age (Main Campus)
  • Be at least 17 years of age (Branch Campus locations)
  • Complete a Math Skills Assessment (MSA)
  • Complete an application and enrollment documents

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