Connecting Opportunities: “Employers & Students”
Training career-ready aviation technicians not only involves educating students on technical skills but providing them the resources they need to be prepared to enter the workforce. It is with great appreciation that we thank the following organizations for visiting our institution recently: Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services (AMES) Representatives from AMES...
B747 FareWelcome Riders to Visit Myrtle Beach Campus
The B747 FareWelcome Riders will be visiting the Myrtle Beach Campus on October 3rd. The group, in conjunction with Launch Teams, will be visiting three schools to meet with students entering the aviation industry to answer questions and discuss their own careers in aviation. The B747 FareWelcome Riders consist of...
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...