IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING CATALOG/STUDENT HANDBOOKS

Program scheduling at each campus varies by start date. Students should carefully select the Catalog/Student Handbook that corresponds to their program start date.

PITTSBURGH

Catalog/Student Handbook

Program start date is
AFTER July 1, 2026
2026-2027 – CR

Program start date is
BEFORE July 1, 2026
2025-2027 – CL

Disclosures

Pittsburgh Campus Security, Graduation, and Placement Disclosure

2025 PIA Pittsburgh Campus Annual Security Report

HAGERSTOWN

Catalog/Student Handbook

Program start date is
AFTER July 1, 2026
2026-2027 – CR

Program start date is
BEFORE July 1, 2026
2025-2027 – CL

Disclosures

Hagerstown Campus Security, Graduation, and Placement Disclosure

2025 PIA Hagerstown Campus Annual Security Report

MYRTLE BEACH

Catalog/Student Handbook

Program start date is
AFTER July 1, 2026
2026-2027 – CR

Program start date is
BEFORE July 1, 2026
2025-2027 – CL

Disclosures

Myrtle Beach Campus Security, Graduation, and Placement Disclosure

2025 PIA Myrtle Beach Campus Annual Security Report

YOUNGSTOWN

Catalog/Student Handbook

Program start date is
AFTER July 1, 2026
2026-2027 – CR

Program start date is
BEFORE July 1, 2026
2025-2027 – CL

Disclosures

Youngstown Campus Security, Graduation, and Placement Disclosure

2025 PIA Youngstown Campus Annual Security Report

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?

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An admissions representative will contact you with more information about becoming an aviation technician.

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