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Rosie the Riveter with Aviation Ties Sends Masks to PIA
PIA Myrtle Beach requested and received a shipment of masks, created by non-other than "Rosie the Riveter". 94-year-old Mae Krier, a Pennsylvania native, sent a shipment of red polka dot masks and hair ties mirroring the "We Can Do It!" poster of WWII. Krier left home at 17 to work...
Clays for Cause 2020
Each year, the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics holds a fundraising event to support the PIA Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund is used to assist deserving students with the financial burden of continuing their education in this worthwhile field. It is with a heavy heart that we announce that we...CARES Act Details
PIA has elected to provide an Emergency Financial Aid Grant to all students who meet the eligibility requirements, who acknowledge negative financial impact by the COVID-19 pandemic, and who agree to utilize their grant award for qualified expenses. The funding is limited and will be awarded equally based on...
Virtual Open House Event
PIA will be holding a Virtual Open House Web Event on May 30th, allowing you to learn more about our educational opportunities from the comfort of your home! Aviation is an ever evolving industry, prepared to adapt to change in an instant. This unique experience will help you explore...
PIA President Appointed to WIAAB
PIA's President and CEO, Suzanne Markle, has been appointed as a member of a newly-formed advisory board tasked with encouraging women's involvement in the aviation industry.The Women in Aviation Advisory Board (WIAAB) was established in October of 2019. WIAAB board members represent a wide-range of aviation organizations, including major...
PIA Staff Participate in PAART Pet Food Distribution
Several PIA staff members and their families participated in the Pittsburgh Aviation Animal Rescue Team's (PAART) Pet Food Distribution held on April 24, 2020. The event, held in the parking lot of the Allegheny County Airport, provided over 1,000 bags of pet food to families impacted by COVID-19.Jason Pfarr,...