GRADUATES SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCE WITH PIA PRESIDENT/CEO
This summer, PIA President Suzanne Markle led an online discussion that allowed a small group of graduates the opportunity to share their stories, discuss challenges, and offer advice to others who are interested in joining the aviation industry. Marissa Estebanez (PIA Myrtle Beach 2021), Elizabeth Householder (PIA Youngstown 2021), Melissa Markell...
STUDENTS LOOK TO CAREER FAIR FOR INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES
YOUNGSTOWN, OH – More than 60 interviews were conducted Wednesday, October 26 during PIA Youngstown’s Career Fair. Students had the opportunity to interact with recruiters from 17 employers including Endeavor Air, Republic Airways, and Gulfstream. “The high demand for aviation mechanics in the industry brings a variety of employers to our career...
FULL HOUSE AT PIA – Pittsburgh Career Fair
WEST MIFFLIN, PA – The hangar was hustling on Wednesday, May 4 as PIA hosted a Career Fair at its main campus. 45 employers – represented by at least 12 PIA alumni – connected with more than 300 students and conducted 63 interviews. Almost all led to job offers or...
Sky High Career Options at PIA’s Youngstown Career Fair
The sky’s the limit for career opportunities for students at PIA's Youngstown, OH campus. Students celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with a Career Fair. Held at the Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport (YNG), recruiters representing 15 employers conducted 53 interviews with upcoming graduates. Goodyear from Akron, OH interviewed potential Airship/Blimp Mechanic for its...
Myrtle Beach PIA Career Fair Better than a Day at the Beach
It’s not all about the beach when employers visit PIA's campus in Myrtle Beach, SC. Instead, at the Career Fair on March 10th, the prize was connecting with and hiring skilled Aviation Maintenance Technician students who will be entering the workforce shortly in an in-demand field. 20 employers from a...
PIA Hagerstown Campus Holds Another Successful Career Fair
The hangar of the PIA's campus in Hagerstown, MD was transformed into Job Central on Wednesday, March 2. The Career Fair drew employers from 22 companies across the U.S., including 2 non-aviation employers seeking the transferable skills of PIA graduates. 38 interviews with upcoming graduates were conducted, leading to 28...
PIA Entry-Level A&P Mechanics are in Demand
With the current demand for A&P Mechanics, PIA students are getting opportunities unheard of in recent years. 30 Aviation Maintenance Technician students at the Pittsburgh campus were interviewed by recruiters from United Airlines on campus on Friday, March 4. Students graduating within 90 days were interviewed and completed a skills...
PIA’s Open House events are back in full swing!
This past weekend the PIA hosted over 200 individuals considering a career in Aviation Maintenance or Electronics. Multiple employers joined PIA to impress upon individuals the critical demand for technicians all across the country. PIA is looking forward to training the next generation of aviation technicians. Deep appreciation to the employers &...
