PIA Alumni – Brice Weyrich
PIA is proud to support the veterans and active-duty members who work to keep this country safe. PIA Alumni and Military Veteran Brice Weyrich shares his decision to pursue an education at PIA after his service.
Former Valedictorian Shares Passion For Aviation
Ricky Lewis, Valedictorian of PIA Myrtle Beach's first graduating class, shared his passion for aviation with his current employer, Pratt & Whitney. The piece was featured on their homepage and echoes the importance of a mechanics role in the industry. "Aviation really hits home for me and my family. My...PIA Alumni – Joe Cominsky
Recent PIA Graduate Joe Cominsky shares his experiences as a PIA student, and why he is proud to be a #PIAAlumni. Pittsburgh Campus, Aviation Maintenance Technology, 2020
Alumni Leads Successful Lift-Off for Astra
What if your career could take you from cars to the stars? That’s exactly what happened for PIA alumnus Chris Hofmann, a former race car mechanic from Berks County, PA, who now works as Director of Launch Operations for California-based aerospace startup Astra. After previous engineering roles at Masten...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 TechnologyPIA Alumni – Peyton Miller
Recent graduate Peyton Miller shares his experiences at PIA and why he decided to pursue our AET program. Peyton Miller: Pittsburgh Campus, AET Program, 2019 Position: Avionics Technician Employment: Aircraft and Avionics SalesPIA Alumni – Kelly Martin
Recent graduate Kelly Martin shares her experiences at PIA and what led her to a career in aviation. Kelly Martin: Pittsburgh Campus, AMT Program, 2019 Position: Research Lab Mechanic Employment: HX5 Sierra
PIA Alumni featured by INC.com
PIA Alumni Chris Hoffman, who graduated in 2011, was featured by Inc. in an article. The piece, titled "Why Tradespeople Are Key to Innovation, According to a Former SpaceX Engineer", discussed the importance of trade positions. Hoffman, who is currently working at Stealth as a Senior Launch Engineer, initially...