Aviation Career Day at Harrisburg International Airport
An article on AviationPros website highlights PIA’s recent participation in an event to raise awareness about the growing demand for aviation technicians. PIA Hagerstown was able to participate in the first-ever Aviation Career Day held at the Harrisburg International Airport. A collaboration between the airport, PIA, and Piedmont Airlines brought...
Career Fair Brings Alumni Back to PIA
The 2019 Career Fair at PIA Pittsburgh brought together 45 organizations seeking soon-to-be graduates for available positions. It also brought back 13 Alumni of PIA, who returned to their Alma Mater to help their respective companies attract the next generation of aviation technicians. We are honored to have contributed to...
PIA A&P Testing Statistics Featured in Inside MRO
An article published in the December issue of Inside MRO featured PIA's A&P testing statistics when discussing the shortage of designated mechanical examiners (DMEs) in the nation. With only 247 DMEs across the country, access to testing is a challenge for students looking to earn their A&P. Ninety-six percent of PIA...
“The Tiny Trade-School Ivy Outperforming Top Four-Year Colleges”
In conjunction with Forbes' list of Top-Two Year Trade Schools, PIA's unique educational opportunities were highlighted in an article by the publication. The article focuses on the industry relevant curriculum, employer partnerships, and industry demand for skilled technicians. President and CEO of PIA, Suzanne Markle, is featured in a video...
Myrtle Beach Career Fair a Success for Employers and Future AMT’s
PIA's Myrtle Beach Campus held their 2nd annual Career Fair on Thursday, April 5, and it was a huge success! Part of this success was the fact that there was such a variety of aviation industry companies, 6 of which conducted on-campus interviews the day of the event. In...
AMT Shortage discussed in MRO Management
The March 2018 issue of MRO Management featured an article discussing the need for aviation maintenance technicians and the efforts of organizations to address that shortage. The article featured PIA and the challenges that can be encountered with the younger generations of students, as well as other organizations voicing their...Pittsburgh Campus Spring Career Fair
Pittsburgh, PA: PIA students opted for their interview attire on Wednesday, March 14th, meeting with organizations to discuss current and future opportunities in aviation and non-aviation related industries. Fifty companies were in attendance to meet with over 200 students and alumni at the 2018 Spring Career Fair. Students from...
Delta Global Services Visit
Delta Global Services visited PIA’s Pittsburgh campus Friday, February 16th in search of candidates for available cargo warehouse positions available in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The positions, both part-time and full-time, include Delta flight benefits. In addition to warehouse positions, locations in Atlanta, New York, Chicago, California, and Detroit are also...